Paper CraftsNo. 8433 · The 2026 edition
Halloween Crafts
Turn simple paper plates into spooky jack-o-lanterns with this easy craft.
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Create festive Halloween decorations using paper plates, orange paint, and black paper. This quick project lets you design custom jack-o-lantern faces. Optionally, add a green pipe cleaner stem for extra flair.
You'll need
Directions
- Apply orange paint to the paper plates and allow them to dry completely.
- Using black construction paper, cut out shapes for the eyes and mouth.
- Affix the cut-out shapes onto the painted plate to form a jack-o-lantern face.
- As an optional touch, you can add a green pipe cleaner to serve as a stem.