How to Make a Mummy

TPcraft has the cutest tutorial for how to make a mummy using an empty toilet paper roll and gauze tape.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://tpcraft.blogspot.com/2011/10/toilet-paper-roll-mummy.html

Mommy saves uses crepe paper with the toilet paper roll to make her mummy.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.mommysavers.com/halloween-kids-craft-toilet-paper-roll-pals/

See vanessa craft uses gauze and stuffs the treats inside covering the bottom with gauze as well so they don't fall out.

Get the instructions here:
http://seevanessacraft.com/2013/10/20-crafty-days-of-halloween-mummy-treat-holders/ 

She knows uses really large googly eyes.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/811038/mummy-treat-containers-craft 

Everyday is an occasion twists the toilet paper.

Get the instructions here:
http://everydayisanoccasion.com/mummy-halloween-crafts-tutorial-free/  

Creative me inspired you fills them with candy.

Get the instructions here:
http://creativemeinspiredyou.com/paper-tube-mummy-candy-boxes/

Halloween Spider Craft

Silly eagle books has a very simple tutorial for how to make spiders out of bottle caps and pipe cleaners and glue.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.sillyeaglebooks.com/2010/10/halloween-craft-for-preschoolers-bottle.html

Eighteen 25 paints the bottle caps black and adds googly eyes to their version.

Get the instructions here:
http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2013/09/bottle-cap-spiders.html

Kids activities blog uses plastic caps.

Get the instructions here:
http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/7410/halloween-crafts-recycled-bottle-cap-spiders

Nature Bugs

Disney's family fun site has the cutest idea for how to make bugs out of leaves, twigs, pebbles, and glue to hold them together.  They have several ideas of bugs you can make.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/rock-bugs-674280/

Tin Punched Lantern

Gem fatale has a unique idea for how to make a tin punched lantern out of an empty can. The trick to the punching is filling the can with water and then freezing it. They recommend using a nail and hammer to punch the holes.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://gemfatale.blogspot.com/2011/05/tuesday-tip-tin-lanterns.html

Kimberly stony makes intricate flower ones and uses a pushpin to punch her holes.

Get the instructions here:
http://kimberlystoney.blogspot.com/2013/05/tea-candle-covers.html 

Kids craft room paints the cans and adds a beaded handle.

Get the instructions here:
http://kidscraftroom.com/homemade-gifts-tin-can-lanterns/

Rainbow Sun Catcher

Dilly dali art has a make your own rainbow suncatcher craft made out of gelatin. She has a recipe to make sheets of gelatin plastic using just gelatin, water and food coloring. From there she shows you how to cut them and connect them with thread and beads. It's pretty neat.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.dillydaliart.com/2012/03/gelatin-plastic-rainbows-two-ways.html

Dragon Fly Popsicle Craft

Umm abdul basir has a cute idea for how to make a firefly craft using popsicle sticks, paint and cellophane.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:

http://ummabdulbasir.wordpress.com/2010/06/13/dragonfly-craft/

Easy preschool craft has a similar craft using just popsicle sticks and glitter glue.

Get the instructions here:
http://easypreschoolcraft.blogspot.com/2012/06/easy-dragonfly-bug-craft.html

Handmade charlotte adds wood beads, tissue paper and twine to make a very elegant version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.handmadecharlotte.com/diy-wooden-spoon-bugs/

Parents makes a magnetic version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.parents.com/fun/arts-crafts/kid/simple-wood-crafts/?page=9#page=9

Crafty morning uses pasta.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftymorning.com/easy-noodle-dragonfly-craft-for-kids/

Using Spices to Paint

The children's art group has a great sensory craft mixing spices and glue and water to make scented and colorful paint. Kids will love the colors and textures and scents.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:

http://thechildrensartgroup.blogspot.co.uk/2011/12/children-art-group-spice-painting.html