Plastic Bottle Pumpkins

Motherhood on a dime has a really easy craft for younger kids to make pumpkins.  Simply have them tear up orange paper and place into a clear plastic bottle.  Then glue on paper eyes and a mouth.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.motherhoodonadime.com/kids/water-bottle-pumpkin-jack-o-lantern/

 My sisters suitcase blog uses Orange Crush and draws on the pumpkin face using a black marker.  She completes the look adding green pompoms to represent the stem.

Get the instructions here:
http://sisterssuitcaseblog.com/2012/09/halloween-party-favors-with-dry-erase.html

Spider Candy Holder

Amazing preschool activities has a cute way to turn a paper plate, construction paper, yarn and glue into a spider candy holder.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.amazing-preschool-activities.com/preschool-fall-crafts.html

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/

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:

http://www.plaidonline.com/color-drip-pumpkin-with-folkart-acrylics/5085/project.htm

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:

http://theartroomplant.blogspot.com/2013/10/oak-leaf-ghosts.html

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/ 

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:

http://craftsbyamanda.com/creepy-hand-luminaries-halloween/