5 Traditional Halloween Crafts: They're Bewitchingly Fun!

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Frightful Crafts for This Year's Halloween Decor!

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Enjoy these fun, traditional Halloween crafts—from apple heads to corn husk dolls to pumpkin seed bracelets. They’re great for the young and the young at heart!

5 Traditional Halloween Crafts

1. Pumpkin Seed Bracelet or Necklace 

After you carve pumpkins this year, save the seeds and create pumpkin seed necklaces or bracelets! It’s a fun and unique way to celebrate the season.

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2. Luminarias 

Luminarias have been used by cultures around the world to light up the night. Here’s how to make your own luminarias, which can add a spooky glow to Halloween night!

Luminarias

3. Corn Husk Doll 

Corn husks were traditionally made into children’s dolls in some Native American cultures. They are a fun and easy way to recycle materials that would otherwise just go into the compost pile!

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Illustration: Margo Letourneau

4. Apple Heads 

This creepy craft is perfect for the end of apple season—and is sure to turn heads!

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5. Pumpkin Spice Mix 

Make your own pumpkin pie spice mix with only five ingredients—it’s a great gift, too!

Pumpkin spice mix

Making Jack-O’-Lanterns

Of course, the classic Halloween craft is creating Jack-o’-lanterns. What will you carve into your pumpkin this year?

Here are a few tips to keep your carved pumpkins lasting until Halloween!

Jack-o-lanterns

More Halloween Fun

Have you ever made any of these crafts before?  Let us know in the comments! We wish you all a Happy Halloween!

About The Author

Mare-Anne Jarvela

Mare-Anne Jarvela has worked for The Old Farmer’s Almanac as head editor of the Garden Guide, senior research editor, and/or contributor for over 30 years. She is a nature lover who’s happiest in her garden or baking for her family and friends. Read More from Mare-Anne Jarvela
 

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