Skull Candy Containers

Plastic eggs turn into skulls with the help of some black and white paint.  Tallys treasury shares the details.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://tallystreasury.com/2011/10/skeleton-head-halloween-treat-containers-from-plastic-easter-eggs/

Mummy Lanterns

A glass votive holder is wrapped in white raffia and given googly eyes to make a mummy lantern.  Details on hill country homebody.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://hillcountryhomebody.blogspot.com/2011/10/getting-in-spirit.html

Crafting a green world uses flour encrusted gauze tape.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftingagreenworld.com/2011/09/23/how-to-mummified-glass-jar-candle-holder/ 

 The gold jellybean wraps glass jars in gauze.

Get the instructions here:

http://thegoldjellybean.com/2012/09/mummy-candles.html

Vampire Bat Napkin Rings

Black felt is cut into bats and glued onto paper cardboard tubes with she knows.  She also provides a template.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/810882/bats-and-cats-halloween-napkin-rings

Crafty journal uses just felt.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftyjournal.com/vampire-bat-napkin-ring/

Pumpkin Trick or Treat Bags

Cardboard containers turn into jack o'lantern treat holders with colorful strips of magazine paper, black face cut outs and a cord to carry.  Visit makezine for the details.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://makezine.com/craft/project_candy_tote_from_a_cart/

 Laura kelly designs uses a popcorn box for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.laurakellydesigns.com/laurakellydesignsblog/index.php/2013/09/30/my-halloween-movie-popcorn-box-party-post-a-jacko-bag-for-little-laura/ 

She knows uses felt to make her jack o'lantern trick or treat bags.

Get the instructions here:

http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/842163/how-to-make-a-personalized-trick-or-treat-candy-bag

 All free kids crafts uses orange bags and glues on paper eyes, nose and mouth.

Get the instructions here:

http://www.allfreekidscrafts.com/Kids-Halloween-Crafts/Painted-Jack-o-Lantern-Treat-Bags

Halloween Tombstones

Paper gray bags are cut to look like tombstones with somber messages etched into them as only Martha Stewart can. 

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.marthastewart.com/852618/tombstone-decorations-your-lawn?czone=holiday/halloween-center/halloween-center-decor

Paper Plate Black Cats

A paper plate is painted black and cut to look like the kitty's front and hind paws with crafts by amanda.  She then attaches the kitty's head and tail to make a black cat for Halloween.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2011/10/paper-plate-black-cat.html

Puffy Paint Ghosts

White puffy paint (shaving cream and glue) is added to ghost cut outs to make a fun and easy Halloween craft for the preschool set.  No time for flashcards then adds googly eyes and a black paper mouth. 

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2009/10/ghost-kids-craft.html