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Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year for craft lovers. It’s the perfect time to let your imagination fly and transform your home into a spooky, fun space full of surprises. And the best of all is that you don’t need to spend your money on purchased decorations; With simple materials such as cardboard, our boxes, scissors and glue, you can make true masterpieces.
In this post, we will show you some ideas for crafts with cardboard for Halloween that you can do as a family or alone, if you enjoy creative time.
1. Bats garland: Classic Halloween decoration
A bat garland is a simple but effective way to decorate your home for Halloween. Bats are perfect to give that dark and mysterious touch that characterizes the holiday.
Materials:
- Black cardboard
- Scissors
- Thread or rope
- Glue or tape
Steps:
- Draw several bat silhouettes on the black cardstock, or use a stencil if you prefer to keep a uniform design. You can search for templates on the internet and adapt them to different sizes.
- Cut out the figures carefully with scissors. If you want to give it more realism, bend the bats’ wings slightly so that they are not completely flat.
- Once you have several shapes, glue each one along a strong rope or thread, leaving a small space between each bat.
- Hang your garland in the entryway, over a window or along a wall. It is a simple but very impressive decoration!
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2. Hanging ghosts: simple and dark
Nothing says Halloween more than a good ghost, and these small pendants made with white cardboard are ideal for hanging in any corner of the house. They float lightly in the wind, creating a perfect atmosphere for a Halloween.
Materials:
- White cardboard
- black marker
- Thread or rope
- Scissors
- Drill
Steps:
- Cut ghost shapes out of the white cardstock. You can make them in different sizes and shapes so they have more variety.
- Use the black marker to draw eyes and a mouth. You can make them funny, scary or even add details like scars or tears.
- Using a hole punch, make a small hole in the top of each ghost. Then, thread a thin thread or rope to hang them.
- Distribute them throughout the house: from ceilings, lamps or even doors. They are so light that any breeze will make them move as if they were floating!
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3. Pumpkins: give an orange touch to your decoration
Pumpkins are the undisputed symbol of Halloween, but instead of using a real pumpkin, you can make these paper versions using orange cardstock. They are quick to make and you can create a whole collection of them.
Materials:
- Orange and green cardboard
- Scissors
- Glue
Steps:
- Cut several strips of orange cardboard of the same size, about 2-3 cm wide and 20-30 cm long, depending on the size of the pumpkin you want to make.
- Join the ends of each strip to form a circle, gluing one end to the other.
- Cross the orange strips over each other, forming a three-dimensional sphere.
- Use the green cardstock to make the pumpkin stem and some leaves. Glue them on top.
- You can make several pumpkins of different sizes and place them as decorations on a table, on the fireplace or in the windows.
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4. Vampire boxes: perfect for sweet or savory sins
Very cool! Our caja for halloween parties, it’s super original and fun. A little box decorated with bat wings, eyes and other accessories. Very easy to decorate!
Surprise everyone with the most original candy box!
Materials:
- Black cardboard for the wings and white for the teeth
- Our box 2221
- Scissors
- Glue
Get yours here: https://selfpackaging.es/cajas-de-carton/2221-caja-de-palomitas-para-fiestas-256.html?configidea=39
Halloween cardstock crafts are not only a great way to pass the time, but they also allow you to save money and have unique, personalized decorations. Dare to try these ideas and fill your house with a mysterious and festive atmosphere!
Making Halloween crafts is fun for several reasons:
- Creativity and expression: Halloween offers a theme full of fantasy, monsters and creatures, allowing your imagination to run wild. You can create everything from scary decorations to original costumes, customizing everything to your style.
- Festive environment: Crafts help create a special atmosphere for the season. Making Halloween decorations adds a personal touch to your home and helps build excitement and anticipation for the holiday.
- Family or social activity: It is a perfect activity to do with family or friends. Collaborating on creative projects strengthens bonds and allows you to share fun and relaxed moments together.
- Creative challenge: Each craft involves solving small challenges, like figuring out how to make a shape out of construction paper or how to make a pumpkin look spooky. This makes the process fun and rewarding.
- Disconnection and relaxation: Making crafts is an excellent way to disconnect from everyday life. Focusing on a creative project allows you to relax, reduce stress and enjoy the present.
- Memories and tradition: Halloween is usually full of nostalgia and traditions. Creating your own decorations or costumes can become an activity that is repeated every year, generating memories and your own tradition.
Together, Halloween crafts combine creativity, fun, and a tangible way to enjoy the spirit of the season. 🙂
