Yarn Pumpkin Kids Craft

Pumpkins are wrapped in yarn and created with yarn with this fun Halloween pumpkins.

I can teach my child has a pumpkin craft using yarn and glue and paint. It looks like it may be difficult to get the right shape though, but still a lot of fun for the kids to make a mess then clean it up.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.icanteachmychild.com/2010/10/tangled-pumpkin/

Naturally educational uses a balloon for their version.  Gluing the yarn on and popping the balloon when dried for a round three-dimensional pumpkin.  They top with a green pipe cleaner for the stem.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.naturallyeducational.com/2011/12/paper-plate-christmas-tree-craft/

Two shades of pink shows different ways to wrap pumpkins and gourds with yarn.

Get the instructions here:
http://twoshadesofpink.blogspot.com/2011/09/yarn-wrapped-gourds-pumpkins.html

Housing a forest adds a face to their version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.housingaforest.com/yarn-pumpkins/ 

The magic onions adds a real leaf and twig stem.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.themagiconions.com/2012/10/make-a-yarn-pumpkin-for-halloween.html 

Make and takes makes a solid pumpkin.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.makeandtakes.com/weekend-make-and-takes-pumpkins

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/