30 Halloween Craft Ideas For October 2024
Prepare your cauldron: it’s time to conjure up something special just in time for Halloween.
There’s no shortage of devilishly fun DIY projects to do this month, from setting up a spooky front porch tableau to planning your homemade costume ideas with family and friends.
Feeling particularly crafty this year? You’re in luck: we’ve compiled a list of frighteningly fun Halloween craft ideas for every skill level.
Whether you’re a needlepoint novice or an arts-and-crafts aficionado, these ingenious craft ideas range from creepy crochet patterns to simple paper hats.
With creative Halloween craft ideas like spider soap and Halloween plant pots, you can turn your entire home into a haunted haven.
Of course, we also included plenty of classic Halloween crafts like yarn mummies, cardboard haunted houses, and DIY spiderwebs.
Little monsters can help create kid-friendly Halloween DIY projects like origami bats or pom pom spiders, but there are plenty of more complicated crafts that will put your capabilities to the test.
Invite your coven over for a creepy arts and crafts session, or use these ideas as DIY decorations for a haunted Halloween soiree.
From crochet to origami, these spook-tacular Halloween craft ideas will keep you entertained throughout spooky season and beyond.
Pumpkin embroidery hoop
It doesn’t get any cuter than this sweet embroidered pumpkin. If you’re a devoted DIY-er, you probably have more than a few fabric scraps sitting around the house. This craft is a great way to put your leftover scraps to use while creating a brand new holiday decoration you’ll use for years to come.
Get the tutorial at Crafting Cheerfully.
Halloween snow globe
Even the littlest monsters can help you make this mesmerizing Halloween snow globe. With just a Mason jar, glycerin, and some glitter, you can create your very own Halloween scene. This sweet and spooky craft will add some glittery flair to your Halloween mantel display, plus it’s easy for kids and adults alike.
Get the tutorial at Sugar Spice and Glitter.
Zipper trick-or-treat bag
Instead of buying a plastic candy bucket that you’ll inevitably toss come November 1, use your crafting powers to conjure up this adorable monster trick-or-treat bag. The zippered pocket is especially handy for holding essentials like hand sanitizer or a mini flashlight. Your kids will treasure this spooky keepsake for many Halloweens to come.
Get the tutorial at Crafting Cheerfully.
Black cat banner
These friendly felines are far from frightening, but they’ll look ferociously adorable on your wall. If your Halloween style leans more sweet than spooky, these cute kittens are the perfect addition to your home.
Get the tutorial at Crafting Cheerfully.
Pumpkin paper craft
This paper pumpkin craft is an easy way to add some extra flair to your Halloween decorations. With just a few sheets of construction paper, you can turn your home into a spooky paper pumpkin patch. String together several pumpkins for a simple Halloween garland, or scatter some across your table for an extra-spooky dinner party.
Get the tutorial at Easy Peasy and Fun.
Halloween candles
Give your ordinary candles an eerie makeover with these easy Halloween designs. Whether you use a Cricut or cut out these decals yourself, your revamped candles will add plenty of spooky ambiance for your Halloween soirée.
Get the tutorial at Where the Smiles Have Been.
Pumpkin burlap sign
This easy pumpkin sign is the perfect way to welcome autumn into your home. There’s nothing that screams “fall” more than burlap, plaid, and pumpkins.
Get the tutorial at Where the Smiles Have Been.
3D Paper Haunted House
This craft looks impressive, but it’s surprisingly easy to make — all you need is some cardstock, glue, and foam to create your own 3D haunted house display. To put your own creative twist on this paper DIY, replace the house design with a scene from your favorite Halloween movie.
Get the tutorial at Sugar Spice and Glitter.
Crochet Witch Hats
You’ll have the best DIY witch costume in the neighborhood with these colorful crochet witch hats. Best of all, you can make these hats in a variety of sizes, from human to pet.
Get the tutorial at Repeat Crafter Me.
Candy Corn Button Art
It doesn’t get much sweeter — or easier — than this precious candy corn button art. Halloween enthusiasts of all ages can help glue white, yellow, and orange buttons onto a burlap background.
Get the tutorial at Repeat Crafter Me.
Crochet Candy Bags
You’ll need to summon all your supernatural craft skills to master these crochet Halloween tote bags, but the payoff is totally worth it. Choose from a variety of patterns for this spooky satchel, from pumpkins to black cats. These totes are the perfect size for trick-or-treating, and you can reuse them year after year.
Get the tutorial at Repeat Crafter Me.
Haunted House Lantern
Your neighbors won’t be able to believe that you made these intricate haunted house lanterns by yourself. Depending on which materials you use, these lanterns can add ambience to your dining room or light the way to your front door.
Get the tutorial at Hey Let’s Make Stuff!
Candy Corn Felt Garland
Sometimes the simplest designs are the most satisfying. This felt candy corn garland will look perfect above your fireplace, on a wall, or on your front door. Whether you use a Cricut or cut these designs by hand, you’ll be delighted by how easy it is to make this sweet craft.
Get the tutorial at Hey Let’s Make Stuff!
Yarn Ghost Banner
You don’t need to buy expensive decorations to add a touch of boho chic to your Halloween decor scheme. This design is perfect for the beginner crafter: all you need to make this yarn ghost hanging is cardboard, yarn, and some hot glue.
Get the tutorial at A Kailo Chic Life.
“Boo” Wreath
If you’re hoping to put your crafting skills to work for spooky season, this wreath is the perfect way to express your creativity. Turn an assortment of leftover Halloween baubles into a clever wreath for your mantel or front door.
Get the tutorial at Flamingo Toes.
DIY Halloween Top Hat
How cute is this Halloween headband top hat? This craft is the perfect way to add a subtle touch of spookiness to your outfit, especially for work or school. Bring a little Halloween spirit with you wherever you go with this easy, no-sew craft.
Get the tutorial at Flamingo Toes.
Pom Pom Spiders
Pom poms have never looked so menacing. Depending on how much tissue paper you use, you can make these spooky pom pom spiders as large or small as you want. They’ll look perfect on your Halloween mantel or scattered through your hallway.
Get the tutorial at Red Ted Art.
“Batty” Halloween Embroidery Hoop
This festive embroidery craft is the perfect opportunity to practice your sewing skills. You’ll need some patience and precision to stitch the “We’re All A Little Batty” lettering, but the end result is more than worth it.
Get the tutorial at Flamingo Toes.
Halloween Suncatchers
Make the most of the late October sunshine with these creative Halloween suncatchers. With some tissue paper, popsicle sticks, and Halloween-themed silhouettes, you can transform your window into a spooky stained glass display.
Get the tutorial at Red Ted Art.
Origami Bats
You’ll go batty for these cute paper creatures. These versatile origami bats can add fang-tastic flair to greeting cards, Halloween garlands, and wreaths. Plus, if you’re reading any Halloween-themed novels, these little bats make the perfect bookmarks.
Get the tutorial at Red Ted Art.
Halloween Plant Pots
From Frankenstein to Dracula, these creative Halloween plant will add some spooky style to your indoor garden. Conjure up your best artistic skills — along with some paint and ceramic pots, of course — for this simple craft.
Get the tutorial at Sugar Spice and Glitter.
Glitter Broomsticks
You’ll be the fanciest witch in town with these sparkly glitter broomsticks. They’ll look equally fabulous as home decorations or as fun accessories for your Sanderson Sisters costume.
Get the tutorial at Ann’s Entitled Life.
Halloween Terrarium
How cool is this eerie Halloween terrarium? Create a nightmare in a jar with some moss, cheesecloth, and the spooky scene of your dreams. Your terrarium can be as creepy or as cute as you choose, depending on the age of the little monsters in your (haunted) house.
Get the tutorial at Crafts by Amanda.
Paper Witch Hats
You can complete this easy craft by the time you finish saying “double, double, toil and trouble.” All you need is colorful felt and some black construction paper to make these adorable witch hats. They’re the perfect adornments for your Halloween wreath, mantel display, or DIY costume.
Get the tutorial at Crafts by Amanda.
Black Cat Tote Bag
If you’re working on your sewing skills this season, this sweet and simple cat tote bag is a great way to start. You can use this tote as a reusable candy bag for years to come, or even carry it past October as a feline fashion statement.
Get the tutorial at Crafts by Amanda.
Witch’s Cauldron
It doesn’t get more glamorous than these dazzling witch’s cauldrons. Give new (after)life to your old Christmas ornaments by repurposing them for Halloween with some glitter and paint. You’ll be the envy of all your neighbors with these eye-catching cauldrons on your front porch.
Get the tutorial at Ann’s Entitled Life.
Halloween Luminaries
These luminaries will light trick-or-treaters’ path to your front door even on the darkest October nights. Use spray paint and some Halloween-themed stickers or cutouts to create these cool empty space designs, from spiders to witches.
Get the tutorial at Happiness is Homemade.
Framed Spider Web
This yarn spiderweb is the perfect craft for experts and novices alike. You don’t need to know how to knit or crochet to make this simple — but impressively intricate — spider web design. Add a realistic spider to the corner of the frame for an extra dose of spookiness.
Get the tutorial at That’s What Che Said.
Spider Soap
Halloween crafts aren’t just limited to decorations and costumes. Bring the spooky vibes all the way to your kitchen sink with these incredibly creepy spider soap bars. Just be prepared to hear the screams of your unwary guests as they wash up before your Halloween feast.
Get the tutorial at Happiness is Homemade.
Yarn Mummy
This mini mummy is the perfect craft activity for the whole family. Once you’ve attached a long strand of yarn to your cardboard mummy cutout, all you have to do is keep wrapping until the creepy creature is completely covered.
Get the tutorial at That’s What Che Said.
