Bottle Top Spider
A bottle top is the perfect size for this little spider craft, and as you can see from the photo he sits quite realistically on his pipe-cleaner legs. Perfect for scattering around the house or classroom at Halloween!
Spider Crafts
The only time of year that all mothers and children seem to be able to tolerate spiders is Halloween! We've got some great spider crafts for you to try below whether they are for Halloween or a minibeast theme or just for fun.
Cheese Box Spider Craft
Here's another recycling craft for Halloween, turning a cheese box into a lovely, big, scary spider!
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Cupcake Case Spider Web
We used a variety of Halloween cupcake cases for this Halloween spider web craft and the effect was great - you can see how much fun they look in the window!
Glow in the Dark Spider Magnet
Although this spider's legs might more realistically be painted black, they have a secret power - they glow in the dark! What could be better at Halloween?
Glow in the Dark Spider Web
This glow in the dark spider web craft is a great way to use up your glow in the dark loom bands this Halloween!
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Guest Post - A Crafty Halloween Display
Shelly and her kids enjoy some spooky craft in this guest post and make a fun Halloween window display using templates from Activity Village.
Guest Post - Halloween Hidden Pictures
Are your children spider lovers? Mine aren't but Shelly's son loves them, and that inspired this fabulous art idea which was particularly suitable for Halloween.
Handprint Spider Craft
This spooky little spider does double duty - first as a quick and easy fun craft for kids of all ages, and second as a keepsake for mothers (or grandmothers) to lock away and bring out on future Halloweens!
Paper Plate Spider
This cheerful paper plate spider involves painting, cutting, folding and sticking, so it is a great Halloween craft for younger kids. And they look great out on display, too!
Paper Plate Spider Web
This paper plate spider web is just the thing when you have a pompom spider which needs a spooky perch! Younger kids in particular will enjoy the lacing activity.
Pompom Spider Craft
Don't you love this funny spider? Despite his googly eyes, I'm not sure I'd like to meet him in the dark on Halloween! These pompom spiders can be hung around your room or simply left on windowsills, mantelpieces and nooks and crannies to surprise and delight!
Smiling Spider Fuse Bead Pattern
Use black beads for the body and yellow or orange for teh spider's eyes and smiley mouth. This spider makes a great brooch (pin) for Halloween, although you must be careful not to break his legs! He also looks great hung from ceilings or doorways by a piece of thread.
Sparkly Spider Web Picture
Here is a clever way for your children to create a sparkly spider web picture for Halloween!
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Spider Biscuits
We had great fun making these spider biscuits and, as they are really just a question of adding decorations to existing biscuits, it's a quick activity to put together.
Spider Fingers
This is one of our favourite Halloween crafts for kids, and is very quick and simple as well as a good way to practice cutting skills with little kids. Older kids can let their imaginations take over and create some really wacky spiders!
Spidery Finger Prints
These spidery finger prints are so simple and quick to make that you are likely to end up with dozens of spiders! They are fun for all ages, and a great way to decorate stationery, table-wear or party bags!
Toilet Roll Spider
We might have got just a little bit carried away with the number of eyes on our toilet roll spider - but you can be sure he won't miss anything that's going on! Stick to just two eyes if you prefer...
