{"id":45039,"date":"2024-09-20T02:15:35","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T02:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/?p=45039"},"modified":"2025-02-09T22:23:30","modified_gmt":"2025-02-09T22:23:30","slug":"3-must-try-halloween-crafts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/3-must-try-halloween-crafts","title":{"rendered":"3 Must-Try Halloween Crafts for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"45039\" class=\"elementor elementor-45039\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abcead3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"abcead3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74a3cf3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74a3cf3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Halloween is one of the most thrilling times of the year for kids, filled with costumes, lollies, and spooky adventures. But beyond trick-or-treating and haunted houses, Halloween also presents the perfect chance for kids to unleash their creativity by engaging in DIY craft activities.<\/p><article class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-8\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\"><div class=\"text-base py-[18px] px-3 md:px-4 m-auto w-full md:px-5 lg:px-4 xl:px-5\"><div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl\"><div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col\"><div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"><div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"user\" data-message-id=\"aaa22e9a-367b-439e-a26d-2c9cbaafe4be\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden items-end rtl:items-start\"><div class=\"relative max-w-[70%] rounded-3xl px-5 py-2.5 bg-[#f4f4f4] dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary\"><div class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">Whether you&#8217;re planning a festive gathering or simply want to engage the kids in some crafty activities, our 3 must-try Halloween crafts will add a sprinkle of spookiness to your holiday celebrations. Get ready to make your own Halloween bouncing characters, spooky bunting flags, and treat bags that will impress everyone!<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2378c28 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2378c28\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10ce9c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"10ce9c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bouncing Paper Halloween Characters\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11f5e62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"11f5e62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Turn your favorite spooky characters into playful, bouncy paper creations. Whether it\u2019s a bouncing ghost, a wobbly pumpkin, or a dancing skeleton, this craft is easy to make and even more fun to play with afterward.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-473b3e6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"473b3e6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44bccf3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"44bccf3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/09\/Halloween-Bouncing-characters-1024x614.png.avif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-45056\" alt=\"Halloween craft step by step DIY instructions\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/09\/Halloween-Bouncing-characters-1024x614.png.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/09\/Halloween-Bouncing-characters-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/09\/Halloween-Bouncing-characters-768x461.png.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/09\/Halloween-Bouncing-characters-1080x648.png.avif 1080w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Halloween-Bouncing-characters.png 1375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/09\\\/Halloween-Bouncing-characters-1024x614.png&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/09\\\/Halloween-Bouncing-characters-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/09\\\/Halloween-Bouncing-characters-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/09\\\/Halloween-Bouncing-characters-768x461.png 768w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/09\\\/Halloween-Bouncing-characters-1080x648.png 1080w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/09\\\/Halloween-Bouncing-characters.png 1375w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\"><\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d113192 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d113192\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Materials Needed:<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>A4 coloured <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=coloured%20copy%20paper&amp;categories=55&amp;brands=ADAGIO%7CCLAIREFONTAINE%7CGENERIC%7CQUILL%7CRAINBOW&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>copy paper<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=markers&amp;categories=7022%7C7035%7C7026&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Markers<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=crayons&amp;categories=252517%7C252518&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Crayons<\/strong><\/a> or coloured <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=COLOURED%20PENCILS&amp;categories=252522%7C252525&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>pencils<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=ruler&amp;categories=252425&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Ruler<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>Craft <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=scissors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>scissors<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=pencil&amp;categories=252545%7C252550%7C252547&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Pencil<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=GLUE%20STICK&amp;categories=255169%7C255166&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Glue stick or PVA glue<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3f6250 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d3f6250\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8918e9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8918e9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/h3><p><strong>1. Cut paper strips:<\/strong> Start by cutting two long strips of coloured copy paper, each measuring 4cm wide x 24cm long.<\/p><p><strong>2. Layer the strips:<\/strong> Neatly lay one strip over the other. Fold one side of the top strip over the bottom strip, continuing until you reach the end. Secure the corners with a glue stick.<\/p><p><strong>3. Draw your halloween character:<\/strong> Take a square piece of copy paper, 4cm x 4cm, and draw your favourite Halloween character. Use a marker to outline the facial features for a bold look.<\/p><p><strong>4. Cut-out the character:<\/strong> Carefully cut out your Halloween character using scissors.<\/p><p><strong>5. Stick the character:<\/strong> Glue your cut-out Halloween character to the last flap of your folded strips.<\/p><p><strong>6. Create hands:<\/strong> Draw hands on another piece of paper measuring 1cm W x 3cm L, then cut them out.<\/p><p><strong>7. Attach the hands:<\/strong> Glue the hands to the underside of the folded paper, positioning them beneath the Halloween character\u2019s face.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-701eb3e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"701eb3e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b2d5d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1b2d5d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Spooky Bunting Flags<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13ac536 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13ac536\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Bunting flags add a festive atmosphere to any Halloween party or space. These DIY spooky flags are perfect for hanging on school bulletin boards, across windows, or even outdoors. Easy to make and can be customised with a range of Halloween-themed designs like bats, ghosts, witches, and pumpkins.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d6b37f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8d6b37f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/09\/Halloween-Bounty-Flags-1024x614.png.avif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-45063\" alt=\"Halloween craft step by step DIY instructions\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/09\/Halloween-Bounty-Flags-1024x614.png.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/09\/Halloween-Bounty-Flags-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/09\/Halloween-Bounty-Flags-768x461.png.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/09\/Halloween-Bounty-Flags-1080x648.png.avif 1080w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Halloween-Bounty-Flags.png 1375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/09\\\/Halloween-Bounty-Flags-1024x614.png&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/09\\\/Halloween-Bounty-Flags-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/09\\\/Halloween-Bounty-Flags-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/09\\\/Halloween-Bounty-Flags-768x461.png 768w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/09\\\/Halloween-Bounty-Flags-1080x648.png 1080w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/09\\\/Halloween-Bounty-Flags.png 1375w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24e7de4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"24e7de4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-868e5de elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"868e5de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Materials Needed:<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>A4 coloured <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=coloured%20copy%20paper&amp;categories=55&amp;brands=ADAGIO%7CCLAIREFONTAINE%7CGENERIC%7CQUILL%7CRAINBOW&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>copy paper<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=markers&amp;categories=7022%7C7035%7C7026&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Markers<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=crayons&amp;categories=252517%7C252518&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Crayons<\/strong><\/a> or coloured <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=COLOURED%20PENCILS&amp;categories=252522%7C252525&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>pencils<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>Craft <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=scissors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>scissors<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=ruler&amp;categories=252425&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Ruler<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=pencil&amp;categories=252545%7C252550%7C252547&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Pencil<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=GLUE%20STICK&amp;categories=255169%7C255166&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Glue stick or PVA glue<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=string&amp;categories=42&amp;brands=HEAPSGOOD&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>String<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=twine&amp;categories=&amp;brands=GENERIC&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>twine<\/strong><\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=ribbon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ribbon<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=punch%20hole\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Punch hole<\/strong><\/a> (optional)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=tape&amp;categories=509360%7C509350%7C509320%7C509340%7C509310&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tape<\/strong><\/a> (optional)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5db89d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5db89d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/h3><p><strong>1. Choose Your flag shape:<\/strong>\u00a0 Get creative with your flag design. Popular shapes include triangles, rectangles, or festive pennants.<\/p><p><strong>2. Draw the shapes:<\/strong> Grab a ruler and pencil, and draw your shapes on vibrant coloured paper. For a triangle, measure 12cm x 12cm for both the length and width. Once done, mark the centre and draw the triangle.<\/p><p><strong>3. Cut-out the flags: <\/strong>Carefully cut-out the flags using scissors. Try to cut in uniform sizes for a eye-catching display.<\/p><p><strong>4. Decorate the flags<\/strong>: <span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Use markers to create spooky Halloween-themed shapes (like ghosts, pumpkins, spiders, frankenstein, or bats directly) on your triangle shapes, or draw the designs on a separate sheet and cut them out.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>5. Position the flags<\/strong>: Once done with designing the Halloween characters, lay the flags out on a flat surface to decide their order and spacing.<\/p><p><strong>5. Cut the string<\/strong>: Measure and cut a length of string\/twine or ribbon that fits the space where you want to hang the bunting, adding extra length for tying.<\/p><p><strong>7. Glue or tape<\/strong>: Use glue or double-sided tape to attach the top of each flag to the string. Make sure to leave space between each flag.<\/p><p><strong>8. Punch holes (optional)<\/strong>: Alternatively, you can use a hole punch at the top corners of each flag and thread the string through.<\/p><p><strong>9. Secure the flags<\/strong>: If using glue, allow it to dry completely before moving the bunting.<\/p><p><strong>10. Add any embellishments<\/strong>: Consider adding additional elements like <a href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=glitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>glitter<\/strong><\/a> or spooky embellishments for extra flair.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6879638 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6879638\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Spooktacular Treat Bags<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04a9c30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"04a9c30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No Halloween celebration is complete without treat bags! These DIY spooky treat bags are perfect for handing out candy or small toys at a Halloween party or for trick-or-treating.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36d1fd3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"36d1fd3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/09\/Halloween-Treat-Bags-1024x614.png.avif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-45067\" alt=\"Step-by-step DIY instructions for Halloween craft\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/09\/Halloween-Treat-Bags-1024x614.png.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/09\/Halloween-Treat-Bags-300x180.png.avif 300w, 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1080w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/09\\\/Halloween-Treat-Bags.png 1375w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f285b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f285b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Materials Needed:<\/h3><ul><li>A4 coloured <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=coloured%20copy%20paper&amp;categories=55&amp;brands=ADAGIO%7CCLAIREFONTAINE%7CGENERIC%7CQUILL%7CRAINBOW&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>copy paper<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>Craft <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=scissors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>scissors<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=crayons&amp;categories=252517%7C252518&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Crayons<\/strong><\/a> or coloured <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=COLOURED%20PENCILS&amp;categories=252522%7C252525&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>pencils<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=ruler&amp;categories=252425&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Ruler<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=marker&amp;categories=7022%7C7035%7C7026&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Markers<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=pencil&amp;categories=252545%7C252550%7C252547&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Pencil<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=GLUE%20STICK&amp;categories=255169%7C255166&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Glue stick or PVA glue<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=punch%20hole\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Punch hole<\/strong><\/a> (optional)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=tape&amp;categories=509360%7C509350%7C509320%7C509340%7C509310&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tape<\/strong><\/a> (optional)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d3fdd6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d3fdd6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/h3><p><strong>1. Prepare the paper<\/strong>: Start with a colored A4 sheet of paper. Fold it in half horizontally, ensuring that the edges align neatly. Leave a 1\/2-inch margin on one side, which will help secure the bag later.<\/p><p><strong>2. Glue the Margin<\/strong>: Apply glue along the 1\/2-inch margin to secure the fold. This will create a sturdy seam that keeps the bag closed.<\/p><p><strong>3. Create the bottom of the treat bag<\/strong>: Next, fold the bottom of the sheet upwards by about 2 inches on each side to create a triangular shape. Make sure the folds are crisp and even. Glue the overlapping flaps together to secure the base of the bag.<\/p><p><strong>4. Shape the Sides<\/strong>: To give your treat bag its distinctive shape, fold the long sides inward. Align the corners and press down to create clear crease lines.<\/p><p><strong>5. Create decorative cut-outs:<\/strong> Once your bag is assembled, it\u2019s time to get creative! Draw Halloween-themed shapes\u2014such as pumpkins, ghosts, or bats\u2014on another piece of paper. Carefully cut them out with scissors, ensuring clean edges.<\/p><p><strong>6. Add decorative shapes: <\/strong>Stick the cut-out shapes onto your treat bags using a glue stick.<\/p><p><strong>7. Make the handle: <\/strong>To create handles for your treat bags, cut out two strips of paper measuring 2cm wide x 12cm long. Fold the strips in half widthwise.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>8.<\/strong> <strong> Attach the Handles: <\/strong>Create holes for the handles by using a hole punch, or alternatively, you can attach the handles inside the treat bags with tape.<\/p><p><strong>9. Fill the bags with treats<\/strong>: Once your bag is all set, it&#8217;s time to add some delicious treats! Fill the bags with a variety of goodies, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=snakes&amp;categories=1015%7C10&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>snakes<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/kitchen-and-catering\/confectionery-and-snacks?categories=101550&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>chocolates<\/strong><\/a>, or any other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/kitchen-and-catering\/confectionery-and-snacks?categories=101510%7C101550&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>confectionery<\/strong><\/a> items of your choice.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac8da7b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ac8da7b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad00b13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad00b13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"><div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"670abeae-d9fc-40e4-84d3-77dd884e1a47\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"><p>For more Halloween DIY crafts, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/halloween-mystery-diy-boxes-for-kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Halloween Mystery DIY Boxes for Kids<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; packed with spooky explosion boxes and pop-up mystery boxes. Or, get your hands on <strong><a title=\"Spooktacular DIY Halloween Bookmarks for Kids\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/diy-halloween-bookmarks-for-kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spooktacular DIY Halloween Bookmarks for Kids<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; a fun and crafty way to mark your place in a favourite spooky story!<\/p><p>Happy crafting and have a spook-tacular Halloween!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class='watch-action'><div class='watch-position align-left'><div class='action-like'><a class='lbg-style3 like-45039 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='like' data-post_id='45039' data-nonce='3c6d52cef8' rel='nofollow'><img class='wti-pixel' src='https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post\/images\/pixel.gif' title='Did you find this useful?' \/><span class='lc-45039 lc'>+2<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class='action-unlike'><a class='unlbg-style3 unlike-45039 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='unlike' data-post_id='45039' data-nonce='3c6d52cef8' rel='nofollow'><img class='wti-pixel' src='https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post\/images\/pixel.gif' title='' \/><span class='unlc-45039 unlc'>0<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div> <div class='status-45039 status align-left'><\/div><\/div><div class='wti-clear'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Halloween is a time for creativity, fun, and a sprinkle of spookiness. Whether you&#8217;re planning a festive gathering or simply want to engage the kids in some crafty activities, these three Halloween crafts will add a dash of delight to your holiday celebrations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":45041,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,2121],"tags":[2324,2405,2504,2506,1597,59],"class_list":["post-45039","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cospedia","category-education","tag-craft-activities","tag-featured","tag-halloween","tag-halloween-craft","tag-halloween-diy","tag-halloween-ideas"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45039","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=45039"}],"version-history":[{"count":315,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45039\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":45422,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45039\/revisions\/45422"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/45041"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45039"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=45039"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=45039"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}