Spooktacular Fun: Easy Halloween Popsicle Stick Crafts for Kids
Looking for a not-so-scary, super fun way to keep little hands busy this Halloween? Look no further than these Popsicle stick crafts for Halloween. Whether you're crafting with a preschooler or planning a family afternoon activity, stick crafts are perfect mix of creative, safe, and fun.
Why Popsicle Stick Crafts Are Perfect for Halloween
Popsicle stick crafts are the ultimate Halloween activity for kids. These easy DIYs require only basic supplies like glue, paint, and paper, which you can already find in your home.
Our stick crafts are a creative, screen-free way to stay entertained when the weather cools down, even beyond Halloween. Best of all, the crafting possibilities are endless: from building spooky creatures, haunted houses, to fun decorations, kids can let their imaginations run wild.
4 Easy Crafts for Halloween for Kids of All Ages
Trick-or-treating’s done and now it’s time for some indoor fun with these simple craft activities for Halloween. Spookiest creation wins the candy loot.
1. Mini Popsicle Stick Mummies
To make these adorable (and just a little spooky) mini mummies, start by gluing three or four sticks together. Cut the sticks shorter for a cute, chunky torso, or leave them long for a taller mummy — either way, add two sticks poking out for legs. Glue on a small foam ball “head” to the top. Then wrap the head and stick body in strips of white gauze or fabric to create that classic mummy look. Add some personality with googly eyes (we love the glow-in-the-dark kind!). These little guys are the cutest creepers around.
2. Haunted Stick House
Glue Popsicle sticks together to form the shape of a house, then color them your favorite colors. Once the frame is dry, it’s time to decorate! To turn it into a haunted house, glue on a spooky door and windows made from craft foam. Go wild with cobwebs, glitter glue, paper bats, or Halloween stickers.
For the finishing touch, add a magnet or string to hang it proudly on the fridge or front door.
3. Stick Monsters Rolls
This one is all about letting little imaginations run wild. Start with a handful of Popsicle sticks, empty toilet rolls, and colorful paints, and let the kids create their own goofy or spooky monster characters. They can even glue on yarn for hair, twist pipe cleaners into arms or wings, and stick on as many googly eyes as they want (the more, the sillier!). Don’t forget to give each monster a name.
Find the full tutorial here: Popsicle Stick Monster Rolls
4. Spooky Spiders
Creepy crawlies have never looked so cute! First, paint Popsicle sticks black. Cut them in half and reattach at an angle so that they resemble spindly spider’s legs. Cut three ovals from black construction paper for the body and stick the Popsicle stick legs using glue, double-sided tape, or adhesive foam dots. Finish by sticking on googly eyes for that classic spider face. These make perfect decorations to hang around the house or even attached to your haunted house!
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Crafts, Treats & Creepy Fun: Your Halloween Party Game Plan
Turn your living room into a Halloween craft zone by setting up a few stations, each with different supplies and step-by-step instructions printed out. This keeps things organized and gives kids the freedom to pick their favorite projects.
You can also print out simple templates (think bat wings, monster mouths, or bone shapes) to make it easier for younger kids to join the fun. And of course, no craft party is complete without treats! Set up a snack station with a selection of Popsicle Ice Pops, including Fudgesicle, Firecracker Ice Pops, Jolly Rancher Sours, and some of the kids’ favorite cartoon friends, like Spider-Man™ , SpongeBob SquarePants™, and Olaf confection bars.
Share Your Spook-tacular Creations with #PopsicleCrafts
We LOVE seeing the little monsters and mummies your kids create! Snap a photo of your Popsicle stick crafts and tag us using #PopsicleCrafts. Who knows? Your spooky masterpiece could inspire the next great Halloween trend!
FAQs
Try mummy crafts, haunted house frames, monster rolls, or skeletons. Easy, mess-friendly, and full of spooky fun!
Yes! As long as there's adult supervision with glue and small decorations, these crafts are great for younger kids. Stick to soft, safe materials like felt and yarn to make the activity even safer.
You can find them at dollar stores, big box retailers, or local craft stores. For the star of the show – Popsicle sticks – you’ll have to indulge in an ice pop or two before you start. That’s a sweet trade-off!
