20 Halloween Crafts For Teens & Older Kids

Last Updated on August 3, 2026 by Masha Eretnova

These Halloween crafts are great for older kids and teens who want something creative without feeling too childish. My list brings together paper crafts, wearable projects, colorful decorations, and hands-on activities that are great for parties, weekends, or quiet afternoons at home.

Each craft gives older kids and teens the freedom to add their own personality and enjoy the process in a way that feels natural. These ideas are especially fun to share with friends and make Halloween feel a little more creative.

Handprint Dracula Puppet

This handprint vampire puppet uses two traced handprints to build a full Dracula figure with a red cape, bow tie, and tiny fangs.

You need black, purple, red, and white craft paper, a pencil, scissors, craft glue, and a black marker. Great for ages around 9 and can be used as a keepsake.

Paper Cup Bat Craft

This paper cup bat turns one plain disposable cup into a chubby, fang-toothed bat with cat-like ears and rosy cheeks.

You need a paper cup, black acrylic paint, colored craft paper in black, pink, and white, scissors, and craft glue. Very simple project for Summerween and Halloween.

Air Dry Clay Ghost

Add a playful glow to your Halloween decor with this air dry clay ghost. Shaping the folds, painting the tiny bow, and placing fairy lights underneath makes the craft fun to personalize and even more exciting to display after dark.

How to Tie Dye Pumpkin Design

This is the kind of Halloween craft that makes you want to wear the finished result right away. Mixing the colors and waiting to see how the pumpkin turns out adds a fun surprise to the project. It is a great pick for a craft night with friends or a creative afternoon at home.

Felt Stuffed Spider

This is a little felt spider with stuffed body and curved legs and it is not scary at all!!

You need black and white felt (a tiny piece), black and white thread, a needle, scissors, a thimble, and a small amount of polyfill or cotton stuffing.

Cut two matching oval body pieces and eight curved leg pieces from black felt (you can make one and measure others to it, but they do not have to be perfect), cut small eye circles from white felt and even smaller ones from black felt, sew the legs between the body layers, stuff lightly, then stitch closed and add the eyes.

DIY Halloween Potion Bottles

Teens can have fun turning plain bottles into creepy potions for a spooky Halloween display. Painting the bottles and adding aged labels gives each one its own mysterious look.

Nail Polish Pumpkin Craft

Give plain mini pumpkins a colorful makeover using nail polish in any shades you like. Teens can enjoy watching the swirled patterns appear as each pumpkin comes out looking completely different. It is a fun activity for a relaxed Halloween craft day with friends.

Flying Bats Window Silhouettes 

This window silhouette craft makes a hanging bat decoration that uses natural day light to create spooky glow. And it comes together with just a few simplest materials.

Very fun project for kids of any age that you can reuse for many years!

Easy Origami Ghosts

Fold a few colorful ghosts and give each one a funny, spooky, or surprised face. Teens and older kids can enjoy changing the paper, expressions, and small details to make every ghost look different.

Juice Boxes Haunted Houses

This is MY FAV idea on this list: you can reuse empty juice or milk carton boxes to make Halloween-themed haunted houses.

Wash and dry them, color them black using acrylic or poster colors. Use a box cutter to make crooked windows and opening door and place an electic candle (NOT real one) inside to make the house light up!

You can add any spiders, ghosts, pumpkins as decor.

Easy Origami Bats

Create a whole group of paper bats and give each one its own funny face or tiny details. You can play around with different paper colors, fangs, glasses, or bow ties to make them feel more personal. They are fun to use for garlands, party tables, treat bags, or spooky room decor.

DIY Frankenstein Upcycled Can Craft

Bring some silly monster energy to your Halloween craft table with this Frankenstein can. Picking the facial expression and adding the finishing details makes the project feel playful and personal. Once complete, it can hold treats, pencils, or small decorations.

Dollar Tree Reverse Tie Dye Halloween Tees

Give a plain dark shirt a bold Halloween look with a bat, skull, pumpkin, or ghost design. Teens can have fun choosing their stencil and watching the pattern appear across the fabric. The finished tee feels personal, easy to wear, and perfect for a Halloween party or trick-or-treat night.

Sugar Skull Dollar Store Craft

Make Halloween decorating feel more creative with a sugar skull you can style your own way. Playing with patterns, colors, and small details keeps the craft interesting without making it feel too complicated. Once finished, it brings a fun handmade touch to any spooky display.

Halloween Skeleton Hair Clips

Spooky style feels more fun with these skeleton hand hair clips. You can choose your favorite paint color, add tiny spiders, and make a matching set for friends. They are a playful choice for costumes, Halloween parties, or adding a creepy touch to an everyday outfit.

Dollar Tree Halloween Door Hanger

Let your Halloween mood show before anyone even enters the room. This door hanger gives teens a fun excuse to play with paint, pom-poms, and ribbon in their favorite colors. The finished sign adds personality to a bedroom door without needing a big decorating project.

Free Printable Halloween Bookmarks

Add a little Halloween fun to reading time with bookmarks you can color and personalize. Teens can play with bold shades, small details, or glitter to give each design its own style. They are easy to share with friends, tuck into a favorite book, or use as party favors.

Halloween Pony Bead Patterns

Pick a favorite Halloween design and turn colorful beads into a small handmade charm. Older kids and teens can enjoy the quiet focus of following the pattern, then use the finished piece as a keychain, decoration, or party favor.

Halloween Witch Craft

Make Halloween crafting more playful by giving this paper cup witch a personality of her own. Older kids can choose a silly face, bold hair, or a crooked hat to change the whole look. The finished witch makes a cute desk, shelf, or party decoration.

Melting Crayons on Pumpkins

Choose a few favorite crayon colors and let the melting wax create the design for you. The best part is seeing the shades blend, drip, and form patterns you could never plan exactly. Add a funny face or a few craft details to give the pumpkin even more personality.

Spider Craft for Kids

Build a silly spider that can look cute, creepy, or completely strange. Choosing the number of eyes, shaping the legs, and adding extra details gives older kids plenty of room to be creative. Once it is finished, the spider can join a Halloween display or become part of a playful scare.