Munchkins and Mayhem

Munchkins & Mayhem

A Kids Crafts Blog

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Paper Plate Spider


I heart crafty things has a similar project but instead of making a candy holder she just makes a spider that can dangle.  Use the same tools, a paper plate, pipe cleaners and paint.  You can use markers to draw on a face instead.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://iheartcraftythings.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/paper-plate-spiders.html


Fun family crafts has an all paper version using the plate as the back and hanging from a thread.

Get the instructions here:
http://funfamilycrafts.com/paper-plate-halloween-spiders/


Free kids crafts makes the face on the edge of the plate with super huge googly eyes.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.freekidscrafts.com/paper_plate_spider-e466.html

Spider and Web Kids Craft



Disney's family fun posted an adorable beaded spider craft using bamboo skewers, jewelry wire and glass beads. A nice spooky craft for Halloween.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/beaded-spiderweb-675436/

Friday, October 5, 2012

Drip Paint Pumpkins



Drip paint adds a cool effect to a pumpkin with this easy Halloween craft from plaid online.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:


The imagination tree has a unique way to decorate pumpkins by letting paint drip down them from the top to create a pretty effect.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.theimaginationtree.com/2011/10/pumpkin-drip-art-paintings.html



Art projects for kids labels hers a Jackson Pollack pumpkin.

Get the instructions here:
http://artprojectsforkids.org/a-jackson-pollack-pumpkin/

Halloween Leaf Ghosts



She knows shares an adorable way to create ghosts out of silk leaves, white pain and black marker. A perfect blend of fall and halloween.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/811320/halloween-craft-ideas-for-kids


The art room plant uses oak leaves for her version.

Get the instructions here:


Artists helping children make them as well.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2012/10/how-to-make-leaf-ghosts-for-halloween/ 


Thursday, October 4, 2012

Halloween Lanterns


Add some additional light to your jack o'lanterns this Halloween with one of these creative lantern ideas.  


Our best bites has a nifty idea for how to take mason jars and make them into spooky halloween lights, using tissue paper, black construction paper cut outs, glue, and electronic flickering tea lights.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.ourbestbites.com/2009/10/crafty-in-the-kitchen-mason-jar-lanterns/


According to kelly has a very similar craft.  Although she provides a template.

http://www.according-to-kelly.com/2011/10/halloween-mason-jar-lantern/ 


Disney's family fun uses tape and paint which makes this a craft for younger kids.

Get the instructions here:
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/jar-o-lanterns-1024695/ 


Pinly posts these glowing plastic cups decorate as Frankenstein, a ghost and a jack-o-lantern.  Electric tea lights are used to make them glow.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.repiny.com/pin-1947.html 


Sh1ft uses colored plastic cups and black markers.

Get the instructions here:
http://sh1ft.org/babyblog/index.php/2012/10/diy-halloween-lanterns/ 

 The southern institute makes scary monsters.

Get the instructions here:
http://thesoutherninstitute.com/2012/10/spooky-halloween-lanterns-with-pysselbolaget.html/ 


Aunt peaches uses brown waxed paper bags to make spider web luminaries.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.auntpeaches.com/2010/10/spider-web-luminaries.html 


Mandi being craft uses black foam board and orange vellum.

Get the instructions here:
http://mandibeingcrafty.blogspot.com/2011/10/faux-lanterns-tutorial.html 


Jedi craft girl paints her jars orange and glues in Halloween themed cut outs.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.jedicraftgirl.com/2012/09/painted-halloween-jar-candles.html 


Jellyfish jelly uses clear plastic cups, black paper cut outs, markers and cellophane.

The website is no longer available.


Can't stop making things uses peat pots.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cantstopmakingthings.com/2011/10/itty-bitty-scary-lanterns.html 


Organized 31 upcycles jars and plastic containers.

Get the instructions here:
http://organized31.com/2013/10/repurposed-plastic-bottle-jar-halloween-luminary-decorations.html



Crafts by amanda makes creepy green Frankenstein type hands.

Get the instructions here:

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

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/

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

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
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