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Haunted Halloween Decorations

Turn cardboard tubes into spook-tacular spirits, boo-tiful bats, scary spiders, and other DIY Halloween decorations. Perfect as Halloween party decor!

Ages: 4 and up, 8 and up, 6 and up

CIY Staff
Supplies/Tools Directions Staff Tips

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! ...

  • Construction Paper
  • Glue
  • Markers
  • Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • Clear Tape
  • Paper Towel Roll(s)
  • Wiggle Eyes

Steps

  • Step 1

    Cut paper towel roll in half.

  • Step 2

    On one end, fold both sides of roll inward to create bat ears.

  • Step 3

    Paint roll. Let dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 4

    Accordion fold a piece of construction paper.

  • Step 5

    Cut in half.

  • Step 6

    Cut a small slit in side of roll.

  • Step 7

    Pinch construction paper to flatten, and insert into slit.

  • Step 8

    Unfold and fan construction paper out. Tape to roll as bat wing.

  • Step 9

    Repeat steps 7–8 for second wing.

  • Step 10

    Glue wiggle eyes to roll.

  • Step 11

    Add mouth and fangs with marker.

  • Step 12

    Create any other creatures & display your decorations.

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  • Younger crafters may need adult assistance for some of the finer cutting details.
  • Create different creatures like a vampire, pumpkin, spider, or Frankenstein monster.

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