Kids CraftsNo. 9359 · The 2026 edition
Fun Halloween Art Project for Kids
This scratch-art Halloween craft turns crayon scribbles into spooky scenes with a simple black paint overlay.
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Kids color paper with crayons, then coat it with a mix of black paint and dish soap. Once dry, they scratch designs into the paint to reveal colorful patterns beneath. Final step: cut out shapes, add extra details like a moon or fence, and glue onto cardstock for a finished spooky artwork.
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Directions
- Get the template, print it, cut it out, and put it aside. Then have the kids color a piece of white paper with crayons.
- Combine black paint with just a few drops of dish soap in a bowl and stir.
- Using a large paintbrush, cover the entire crayon-colored paper with the paint mixture. Let it dry fully.
- Flip the dry painted paper over, trace the template on the back with a pencil, and cut out the shape.
- With a tool like a chopstick, scratch designs into the black paint—any pattern is fine. Use leftover paper bits to create extras like a fence or moon, then glue everything onto either bright or black cardstock or construction paper.
