Spooky craft projects and decorations don’t need to leave a scary dent in your pockets! We’ve put together a list of fun and affordable Halloween activities to keep all ages busy and creative this Halloween season.
Let’s dive into five craft activities you can create this Halloween!
For each of these crafts, the materials needed can be sourced from a charity shop, a superstore, or your own home. Remember to work safely with hot water and wax, especially if you’re crafting with little ones!
Ghoulish ghost candles
Difficulty level: Easy
Time to create: 15 minutes.
Materials needed:
- Long candles
- Glass dish
- Sharpie pen
- Candlestick holders
Instructions:
- Gather your materials.
- Place your long candles into the glass dish, then cover them in boiling water.
- Wait 10 minutes for the water to cool.
- Pick up your candle and mould into whichever shape you would like your ghost to be.
- Use your sharpie to add a ghost face.
- Place in your candlestick holders.
- Enjoy your spooky ghosts!
Cute wool pumpkins
Difficulty level: Easy
Time to create: 15 minutes.
Materials needed:
- Wool
- Toilet roll
- Small stick
- Scissors
Instructions:
- Gather your materials.
- Cut a toilet roll in half with your scissors.
- Cut some wool and wrap around the toilet roll until it is fully covered in wool. Tuck any leftover wool inside.
- Squash and pull the wool until you are happy with the shape.
- Place your stick into the top of the pumpkin.
- Enjoy your new cute pumpkins!
Spooky skeleton hand
Difficulty level: Easy
Time to create: 10 minutes.
Materials needed:
- A4 paper
- Scissors
- Pen
Instructions:
- Gather your materials.
- Draw an outline of your hand on the A4 paper.
- Use your scissors to cut out your shape.
- Fold along where your finger creases.
- Pinch the crease in the other direction to create a bony look.
- Fold the palm where each finger is.
- Enjoy your creepy skeleton hand!
Haunted paintings
Difficulty level: Medium
Time to create: 15- 45 minutes (depending on the artist!)
Materials needed:
- Old landscape painting
- Paint brushes
- Paints
Instructions:
- Gather your materials.
- Have a think about what spooky things you could add to your picture. We added ghosts and pumpkins.
- If you are unsure about what to add, why not sketch a few designs in pencil first?
- Get painting.
- Enjoy your new décor!
Skeleton hot tub candle:
Difficulty level: Advanced
Time to create: 20 minutes.
Materials needed:
- Small skeleton (ensure it fits in your chosen bowl!)
- Bowl
- Two candles
- Two pieces of spaghetti or similar
- Kettle
- Jug
- Large dish
Instructions:
- Gather your materials.
- Place your candles in the large dish and pour boiling water to surround the candles.
- Wait until the water has cooled.
- Tip the candles, and the wax should fall out of the jar.
- Peel the cooled wax away from the wick. Keep the wick separate.
- Place the wax into a jug and pour boiling water into the jug.
- While the water is cooling, set your candle up. Place the skeleton and wicks in the desired position, propping the wick up with your spaghetti.
- When the wax has risen to the top of the jug, pour it carefully into the bowl.
- Leave to dry for 2 hours.
- Enjoy your new candle!
Halloween decorations don’t have to be expensive – these crafts are simple, yet effective. With these budget-friendly and creative projects, you can enjoy a spooky and fun-filled holiday without the scary cost! Gather your materials, get creative, and make this a Halloween one to remember!
Stop by your local Howden haunt
This Halloween, we’re getting in the spooky spirit. From costume competitions in branch, to trick or treat sweets, batty bookmarks and a terrifying town trail, our local branches have lots on! Search Howden Insurance to find your closest branch, and pop in to see how the team are celebrating this spooky season.