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  • Paper bat craft

    Make a hanging paper bat craft to decorate for Halloween – or just because you love bats! This printable template is based on a realistic bat and is designed to be suspended from the roof, or a branch (I picked a bare branch off the ground and placed it in a heavy jar filled with…

  • Black and white cat craft

    Move over black cats—the black and white cats have arrived! You can make a black and white cat craft using paper plates and a few basic supplies. It’s a fun and easy craft idea for kids who love cats — or for Halloween. You might also like our paper roll black cats Want to know…

  • Comic leaf art

    This easy comic leaf art idea is an exercise in creative thinking for kids and a fun way to use our printable paper leaf templates. This is the first of several art and craft ideas we’ll be sharing using these templates – so stay tuned for more! This kids craft idea was first published in…

  • Monster crafts and activities

    Here’s a monstrous collection of monster crafts and activities for kids! There are paper crafts, DIY toys, art ideas, printables and more. You might also like these Fall crafts and activities Do you find monsters funny, hideous, or scary? Maybe they’re a combination of all three. In any case, they’re always a fun theme to base crafts and…

  • matchbox monster puppet

    Upcycle a matchbox into a munching matchbox monster puppet!  Today we’re showing you how to turn a humble matchbox into a DIY toy which is fun to make at Halloween or any time of year. It’s also a great recycling craft. This DIY toy idea was first published in 2020 and has been updated and…

  • Peg monster craft

    Here’s an easy peasy peg monster craft kids will love! This is a fun and easy craft for all ages, perfect for Halloween. This kids craft idea was first published in 2018 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience You might also like these pom pom popper ghosts I love that these peg…