Upcycled & RecycledNo. 1194 · The 2026 edition
35+ Great Halloween Crafts
Unleash your creativity with over 35 Halloween crafts, perfect for kids and adults alike!
Our own summary of the original — the full post and photos live at myfrugalhalloween.com.
This collection offers a variety of recycled and easy-to-make craft ideas for Halloween, ideal for both children's activities and adult costume party preparations. You'll find inspiration for decorations, treats, and games, all designed to add spooky fun to your celebration.
About this
A roundup of easy and recycled Halloween craft, decoration, and treat ideas shared by the ThriftyFun community. Entries range from kids' projects like Q-tip skeletons and egg carton spiders to party-friendly food treats such as monster doughnuts, banana ghosts, and Halloween punch. Most ideas are inexpensive, family-friendly, and suited to decorating a home or an adult costume party.
The list
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Making a Q-Tip Skeleton 2016
Simple kids craft made with cotton swabs to form a skeleton.
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Making a Nightmare Before Christmas Yarn Wreath 2015
Halloween wreath using decorative elements inspired by the popular movie.
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Jello Jack-O'-Lantern Cups 2013
Make food treats special by turning Jello cups into jack-o'-lanterns.
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Making Monster Doughnuts 2013
Simple decorations transform doughnuts into scary Halloween food fun.
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Making an Egg Carton Pumpkin 2017
Inexpensive kids craft reusing cardboard cups from an egg carton.
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Making String Cheese Witch Brooms 2014
Cute, easy Halloween treats the kids can help prepare.
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Halloween Punch Recipes 2011
Spooky punch recipes and options for serving party guests.
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Making a Poke-A-Pumpkin Game 2016
Halloween or fall festival game for school or home parties.
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Pretzel Skeleton Treat Bags 2013
Fun, tasty treat bags made for kids and family.
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Making Apple Monster Mouths 2012
Cute Halloween snack shaped like monster mouths.
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Making Toilet Paper Tube Bats 2016
Decorative bats made from recycled toilet paper tubes.
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Making a Candy Corn Wreath 2014
Delightful candy wreath serving as perfect fall door decoration.
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Making a Wiggly Bat Headband 2014
Cute headband little trick-or-treaters will enjoy making and wearing.
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Making Banana Ghosts 2013
Healthy Halloween treats made with bananas.
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Making Pumpkin Oranges 2013
Festive Halloween treats created with oranges and celery.
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Making Jack-O'-Lantern Oranges 2013
Cute, healthy Halloween treat made from oranges.
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Jack-O'-Lantern Snack Bags 2013
Simple, fun way to package Halloween treats.
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Spooky Toilet Paper Tube Eyes 2013
Easy craft decorations made from toilet paper tubes.
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Making Mason Jar Jack-o'-Lantern Candle Holders 2013
Inexpensive candle holders that look great at Halloween parties.
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Mini Pumpkin Flashlight Lantern 2021
Illuminated mini pumpkin flashlight lantern for trick-or-treating in the dark.
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Paper Monster Rings 2020
Cute paper rings to add to a kid's costume; kids can join.
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DIY Pumpkin and Bat Halloween Favor Tag 2019
Adorable pumpkin and bat tags made with a paper punch.
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Making a Pumpkin Golf Game 2016
Fun miniature golf variation starting with a foam pumpkin.
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Making Faux Books for Halloween 2016
Hand-painted papier-mache book added to Halloween decorations.
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Making Egg Carton Spiders 2016
Cute spider decorations reusing paper egg carton cups.
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Making a Glitter Glue Spiderweb 2016
Simple craft using glitter glue and waxed paper.
The plan
- Choose crafts by skill level and whether you are making them with kids or for an adult costume party.
- Many projects reuse household items like toilet paper tubes, egg cartons, and mason jars.
- Fresh entries continue past item 26 via a Load More link on the page.
Decoration ideas
- Nightmare Before Christmas yarn wreath
- Egg carton pumpkin
- Toilet paper tube bats
- Candy corn wreath
- Wiggly bat headband
- Spooky toilet paper tube eyes
- Mason jar jack-o'-lantern candle holders
- Mini pumpkin flashlight lantern
- Faux books for Halloween
- Egg carton spiders
- Glitter glue spiderweb
- Paper monster rings
Food & drink
- Jello jack-o'-lantern cups
- Monster doughnuts
- String cheese witch brooms
- Halloween punch recipes
- Pretzel skeleton treat bags
- Apple monster mouths
- Banana ghosts
- Pumpkin oranges
- Jack-o'-lantern oranges
- Jack-o'-lantern snack bags
Activities
- Making a Q-tip skeleton
- Making a poke-a-pumpkin game
- Making a pumpkin golf game
- DIY pumpkin and bat Halloween favor tag (paper punch craft)
More photos
Photos hosted by myfrugalhalloween.com.
