DIY Halloween Masks

Create your own Halloween mask with these easy DIY projects for the whole family.

Our own summary of the original — the full post and photos live at tonyastaab.com.

Step-by-step tutorials for six homemade masks including Angry Birds, Sanderson Sisters, Black Cat, Paper Plate Witch, Batman, and Felt Jungle designs, suitable for both children and adults.

Directions

Pick a mask idea from the roundup, then follow the linked tutorial for that mask's full how-to instructions (some tutorials are hosted on this site, others at Kids Activities Blog or Make and Takes).

Tips

The page collects the easiest DIY masks you can make at home, whether for costumes, pretend play, stage plays or Halloween.
Masks pair well with a witch's dress, a cat costume or a Batman costume depending on the design.
Paper plate masks work as photo booth props and let kids who don't like or can't wear makeup join in.
Instructions for the Sanderson Sisters masks are hosted at Kids Activities Blog, and the paper plate witch mask tutorial is at Make and Takes.
Angry Birds photo props are also available alongside the felt Angry Birds masks.

The list

Angry Birds masks

Felt Angry Birds face masks; also good for an Angry Birds party or Halloween costume.

Hocus Pocus face masks

Sanderson Sisters paper plate masks; pair with a witch's dress. Tutorial at Kids Activities Blog.

Black cat face mask

Sparkly cat mask kids can decorate; suits National Black Cat Day or a cat costume.

Paper plate witch mask

Bright paper plate witch mask; photo booth prop, makeup alternative, party activity. Tutorial at Make and Takes.

Batman mask

Homemade felt Batman mask; accessory for a Batman costume or superhero party favor.

Felt jungle masks

Felt jungle animal masks inspired by The Wild Life: Eli the porcupine, Carmello the chameleon, Mak the parrot, Kiki the kingfisher.

DIY Halloween Masks

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