Paper crafts are one of the most exciting aspects of Halloween. Banners, invitations, wreaths and more can all be constructed from this versatile substance at very little to no cost at all. All you need to have on hand are some good scissors, glue, twine, mini clothespins, a stapler, tape, card stock and construction paper. And, if you like, glitter.
Here are some of the quickest ways to get your home ready for the season without too much hassle:
- Banners – You can make a cute Halloween banner out of construction paper or card stock. Right now flag banners are very popular and are easy to make. Just cut out simple triangles, enough to spell out ‘trick or treat’ or ‘boo.‘ Decorate with other papers, stickers, or glitter and then using mini clothespins or twine hang freely around your home.
- Paper wreaths – A well constructed paper wreath will make your guests oooohhh and ahhh when they enter your home. Using old atlases or music books from a local Thrift store cut out flowers or circles. You can follow any number of tutorials from Pinterest. My favorite wreaths tend to have rough edges.
- Paper chandelier – A paper chandelier is usually made up of paper rosettes. You can make these rosettes in any color, though of course I prefer black and orange. Make three consecutively smaller rings and then hang them in order of size with orange ribbon. You can now hang your chandelier from the ceiling in your living room or entry way.
You don’t have to feel limited to decorations with paper crafts. Invitations, ornaments and menus all have to be designed, printed and assembled.
Emma Rae Curtis is a costume/dressing up/makeup & accessories expert. She mainly writes about Halloween but also about all things costume and dress-up related.
