{"id":60885,"date":"2026-09-24T01:57:40","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T01:57:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/?p=60885"},"modified":"2026-09-24T01:57:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T01:57:40","slug":"make-halloween-magical-with-3-crafts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/make-halloween-magical-with-3-crafts","title":{"rendered":"Make Halloween Magical with These 3 Easy Crafts"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"60885\" class=\"elementor elementor-60885\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58aac7d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"58aac7d\" 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-7cf9fc3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7cf9fc3\" 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><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Bring some Halloween magic to your crafting table with 3 creative projects that are packed with spooky fun and imagination! <\/span><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Whether kids are building a Magical Halloween\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Witch<\/span><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">, making a playful <\/span><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">BOO! Pop-Up Ghost<\/span><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">, or creating a set of fun <\/span><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Halloween Character Pegs<\/span><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">, these hands-on activities are sure to keep little makers entertained.<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Perfect for classrooms, childcare centres and at-home crafting, these easy-to-follow projects transform everyday materials into festive Halloween decorations and keepsakes.<\/p>\n<p>Kids will love decorating a colourful witch with a starry hat and broomstick, creating a ghost that magically pops open to reveal a spooky message, and designing their own collection of Halloween peg characters featuring ghosts, skulls and Frankenstein monsters.<\/p>\n<p>Fun, colourful and full of spooky charm, these Halloween crafts are the perfect way to encourage imaginative play and create memorable handmade decorations that children will be proud to display long after the Halloween festivities are over.<\/p>\n<\/div>\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-aacaec5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aacaec5\" 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\">1. Magical Halloween Witch<\/h2>\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-5fb0b39 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5fb0b39\" 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-9c552db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9c552db\" 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><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Create a fun and friendly Halloween witch using simple craft materials and a little imagination. This colourful craft encourages creativity, cutting skills and fine motor development, while giving children a spooky decoration they can proudly display at home or in the classroom.<\/span><\/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-110d189 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"110d189\" 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><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 29px; font-style: inherit;\">Materials Needed:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3><div><ul><li>Coloured <a title=\"copy paper\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=5520&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=coloured%20copy%20paper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">copy paper<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Pencil\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=252545%7C252550%7C252547&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=pencil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pencil<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Ruler\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?pb=10&amp;searchTerm=ruler\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ruler<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Scissors\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=507619&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=scissors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scissors<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Coloured markers\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=252520&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=coloured%20marker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coloured markers<\/a>, <a title=\"crayons\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=252517&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=crayons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">crayons<\/a>, or <a title=\"pencil colours\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=252522%7C252525&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=pencil%20colour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pencil colours<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Glue stick\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=255169&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=glue%20stick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glue stick<\/a> \/ <a title=\"PVA glue\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=255166&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=glue%20stick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PVA glue<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Popstick\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?pb=10&amp;searchTerm=popstick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Popstick<\/a> (craft stick)<\/li><\/ul><\/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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d32232 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9d32232\" 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-4864b48 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4864b48\" 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><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 29px; font-style: inherit;\">Step-by-Step Instructions:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3><div><h4><strong>Step 1: Create the Witch&#8217;s Body<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Take a sheet of coloured copy paper and carefully roll it into a cone shape.<\/li><li>Secure the edges with glue to create a sturdy base. The cone will form the witch&#8217;s body and allow the finished craft to stand upright for display.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 2: Make the Witch&#8217;s Face<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Draw a circle approximately 6-8cm in diameter.<\/li><li>Cut out the circle and glue it near the top of the cone. This will become the witch&#8217;s face, ready to be decorated with eyes, a nose and a smile.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 3: Create the Witch&#8217;s Hat<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Using coloured copy paper, draw a traditional witch&#8217;s hat with a tall pointed top and wide brim.<\/li><li>Carefully cut out the hat shape using scissors.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 4: Cut Out the Stars<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Draw several stars of different sizes onto a sheet of yellow paper. Carefully cut out each star and place them aside.<\/li><li>These stars will be used to decorate the witch&#8217;s hat and add a magical Halloween touch.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 5: Decorate the Hat<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Glue the yellow stars onto the hat, spacing them evenly across the surface.<\/li><li>Children can add as many stars as they like to create their own unique design. Allow the decorations to dry before attaching the hat to the witch.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 6: Create the Witch&#8217;s Hair<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Take a sheet of green paper and cut along one edge to create thin fringed strips.<\/li><li>Once fringed, gently curl some of the strips with a pencil or your fingers to create textured witch&#8217;s hair.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 7: Attach the Hat and Hair<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Glue the green fringed hair around the top edge of the witch&#8217;s face.<\/li><li>Once the hair is in place, attach the decorated witch&#8217;s hat over the top.<\/li><li>Make sure the hair peeks out from underneath the brim so it remains visible.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 8: Make the Broomstick<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>To create the broom, cut a small rectangle of brown or yellow paper and fringe one end into thin strips.<\/li><li>Wrap the uncut end around a popstick and secure it with glue. Gently fan out the fringed section to create the look of broom bristles.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 9: Add the Broom and Final Details<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Glue the finished broomstick onto the side of the witch so it appears to be held in her hand.<\/li><li>Use markers to draw facial features such as eyes, rosy cheeks, freckles and a smile.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\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-58325de elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"58325de\" 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 fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/09\/Peg-Craft-1-1024x614.png.avif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-60983\" alt=\"DIY Paper Witch Craft\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/09\/Peg-Craft-1-1024x614.png.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/09\/Peg-Craft-1-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/09\/Peg-Craft-1-768x461.png.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/09\/Peg-Craft-1-1080x648.png.avif 1080w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Peg-Craft-1.png 1250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Peg-Craft-1-1024x614.png&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Peg-Craft-1-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Peg-Craft-1-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Peg-Craft-1-768x461.png 768w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Peg-Craft-1-1080x648.png 1080w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Peg-Craft-1.png 1250w&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-90bc0ab e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"90bc0ab\" 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-7606e57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7606e57\" 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. BOO! Pop-Up Ghost Craft<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-947c3a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"947c3a0\" 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><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Create a fun Halloween decoration that pops to life with a simple accordion fold. This spooky ghost craft is easy to make, encourages creativity and fine motor skills, and can be personalised with your own Halloween message.<\/span><\/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-6db9927 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6db9927\" 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-67bb9f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67bb9f6\" 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><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 29px; font-style: inherit;\">Materials Needed:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Coloured <a title=\"copy paper\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=5520&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=coloured%20copy%20paper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">copy paper<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Pencil\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=252545%7C252550%7C252547&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=pencil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pencil<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Ruler\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?pb=10&amp;searchTerm=ruler\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ruler<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Scissors\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=507619&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=scissors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scissors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Coloured markers\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=252520&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=coloured%20marker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coloured markers<\/a>, <a title=\"crayons\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=252517&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=crayons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">crayons<\/a>, or <a title=\"pencil colours\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=252522%7C252525&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=pencil%20colour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pencil colours<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Glue stick\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=255169&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=glue%20stick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glue stick<\/a> \/ <a title=\"PVA glue\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=255166&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=glue%20stick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PVA glue<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7eafb42 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7eafb42\" 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-82a262c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"82a262c\" 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><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 29px; font-style: inherit;\">Step-by-Step Instructions:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3><div><h4><strong>Step 1: Gather Your Materials<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Grab a sheet of white copy paper, a pencil, ruler, scissors and markers.<\/li><li>Having all your materials ready before you begin will make the craft easier to complete.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 2: Measure and Draw the Pop-Up Sections<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Using a ruler and pencil, draw one rectangle measuring 6cm \u00d7 2.4cm and two smaller sections measuring 3cm \u00d7 1.2cm.<\/li><li>These measurements will form the centre section of the ghost and create the accordion-style pop-up effect once folded.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 3: Join the Sections Together<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Connect the measured sections side by side to form one long rectangle.<\/li><li>Ensure the lines are straight and evenly spaced, as these sections will become the folding points that allow the ghost to expand and collapse.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 4: Draw the Ghost Shape<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Using the rectangle as the centre guide, draw a ghost shape around the outside.<\/li><li>Add flowing arms, a wavy base and a rounded head to give your ghost a fun and friendly Halloween appearance.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 5: Add a Halloween Message<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Write <strong>&#8220;BOO!&#8221;<\/strong> across the middle section of the ghost.<\/li><li>You can also personalise your craft with another spooky message such as &#8220;EEK!&#8221;, &#8220;GHOST!&#8221;, &#8220;TRICK OR TREAT!&#8221; or your own Halloween greeting.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 6: Outline the Design<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Trace around the ghost shape and lettering using a black marker. A bold outline helps the design stand out and gives the finished craft a striking Halloween look.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 7: Cut Out the Ghost<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Carefully cut around the outside edge of the ghost shape.<\/li><li>Take your time when cutting around curves and smaller details to create a neat and tidy finished shape.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 8: Add Colour and Contrast<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Use a black marker or colouring pencil to colour the rectangular centre section.<\/li><li>Leave the letters of your chosen word uncoloured so they remain clearly visible and stand out.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 9: Create the Pop-Up Effect<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Fold along each section line in an alternating pattern to create an accordion fold.<\/li><li>Once folded, gently open and close the centre section to make the ghost pop out and spring back, revealing the hidden Halloween message.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\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-6f84b54 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6f84b54\" 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=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/09\/Pop-Up-1024x614.png.avif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-60948\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/09\/Pop-Up-1024x614.png.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/09\/Pop-Up-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/09\/Pop-Up-768x461.png.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/09\/Pop-Up-1080x648.png.avif 1080w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Pop-Up.png 1250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Pop-Up-1024x614.png&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Pop-Up-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Pop-Up-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Pop-Up-768x461.png 768w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Pop-Up-1080x648.png 1080w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Pop-Up.png 1250w&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-75faa1e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"75faa1e\" 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-d60a1b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d60a1b3\" 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. Halloween Character Peg Craft<\/h2>\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-223fc2c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"223fc2c\" 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-eed185a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eed185a\" 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><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Create a collection of fun Halloween-themed pegs featuring spooky characters such as ghosts, skulls and Frankenstein monsters. This simple craft is perfect for developing creativity and fine motor skills, while creating festive decorations that can be used to hold notes, photos or Halloween artwork.<\/span><\/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-7eca5ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7eca5ba\" 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><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 29px; font-style: inherit;\">Materials Needed:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Coloured <a title=\"copy paper\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=5520&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=coloured%20copy%20paper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">copy paper<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Pencil\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=252545%7C252550%7C252547&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=pencil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pencil<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Scissors\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=507619&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=scissors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scissors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Coloured markers\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=252520&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=coloured%20marker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coloured markers<\/a>, <a title=\"crayons\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=252517&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=crayons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">crayons<\/a>, or <a title=\"pencil colours\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=252522%7C252525&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=pencil%20colour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pencil colours<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Glue stick\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=255169&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=glue%20stick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glue stick<\/a> \/ <a title=\"PVA glue\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=255166&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=glue%20stick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PVA glue<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Pegs\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/p\/wood-peg-w-spr-mini-natural-pkt48-natural\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pegs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0172a61 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0172a61\" 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-3e78cee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e78cee\" 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><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 29px; font-style: inherit;\">Step-by-Step Instructions:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3><div><div><h4><strong>Step 1: Draw Halloween Characters<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Using a pencil, sketch simple Halloween characters onto the copy paper. You can draw a smiling ghost, a spooky skull and a friendly Frankenstein monster.<\/li><li>Make the drawings slightly larger than the front of a wooden peg so they are easy to decorate and attach later.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 2: Outline the Characters<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Take a black marker and carefully trace around the outside edges of each character.<\/li><li>Add details such as eyes, mouths, stitches and other Halloween features. The bold outline will help the characters stand out and give them a finished cartoon-style appearance.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 3: Colour and Decorate<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Use coloured pencils or markers to bring your characters to life.<\/li><li>Colour the ghost white with colourful cheeks, give Frankenstein green skin and dark hair, or add fun details to the skull.<\/li><li>Encourage children to be creative and add their own unique Halloween touches.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 4: Cut Out the Character Pieces<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Carefully cut around the outside edge of each drawing using scissors.<\/li><li>Take your time around any curves or smaller details to create neat character shapes.<\/li><li>Once cut out, place the characters aside ready for assembly.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 5: Attach the Characters to the Pegs<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Apply glue to the back of each character and attach it to the front of a wooden peg.<\/li><li>Press gently to ensure it sticks securely and allow the glue to dry completely before handling.<\/li><li>Once dry, the pegs can be clipped onto books, artwork, treat bags or used as festive Halloween decorations.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\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-a179752 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a179752\" 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=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/09\/Peg-Craft-1024x614.png.avif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-60944\" alt=\"DIY Halloween Character Peg Craft for Kids\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/09\/Peg-Craft-1024x614.png.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/09\/Peg-Craft-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/09\/Peg-Craft-768x461.png.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/09\/Peg-Craft-1080x648.png.avif 1080w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Peg-Craft.png 1250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Peg-Craft-1024x614.png&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Peg-Craft-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Peg-Craft-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Peg-Craft-768x461.png 768w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Peg-Craft-1080x648.png 1080w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/Peg-Craft.png 1250w&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-e779fcf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e779fcf\" 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-859c6cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"859c6cd\" 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><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Get ready for a Halloween packed with creativity, imagination and plenty of spooky fun! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">From exciting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/halloween-mystery-diy-boxes-for-kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Halloween Mystery DIY Boxes<\/a><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\"> featuring explosion boxes and pop-up surprises, to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/halloween-craft-projects-for-kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4 Spooky Halloween Craft Projects<\/a><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\"> including a <\/span>Tissue Box Monster<span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">, <\/span>Frankenstein Paper Bag<span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">, <\/span>Ghost Origami<span style=\"font-size: inherit;\"> and <\/span>Bat Corner Bookmark<span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">, there&#8217;s something to delight every young crafter. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Looking for a sweet Halloween activity? <\/span><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/easy-halloween-diy-trick-or-treat-bags\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy DIY Trick-or-Treat Bags<\/a><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\"> are simple to make and a fun way to keep children entertained while creating their own festive treat holders. Perfect for classrooms, childcare centres and at-home crafting, these hands-on projects encourage creativity, develop fine motor skills and provide children with spooky keepsakes they can proudly make, display and take home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Looking to add even more Halloween magic to your classroom or home? Complete your spooky setup with our range of Halloween decorations, including <a title=\"spiders\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/p\/halloween-spider-black-w-36l-purple-b-op-760x35x27-black\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spiders<\/a>, <a title=\"fairy lights\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?productCodes=DECO0071%7CDECO9106%7CDECO9112%7CDECO0072%7CDECO9108%7CDECO9103%7CDECO9100%7CDECO0086%7CDECO9101%7CDECO9102%7CDECO9107%7CDECO0074%7CDECO0077%7CDECO0084%7CDECO0070%7CDECO0082%7CDECO9114%7CDECO9109%7CDECO9111%7CDECO9113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fairy lights<\/a>, <a title=\"bunting\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/p\/boo-crew-decoration-bunting-pe-3-5m\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bunting<\/a>, <a title=\"skeleton light hands\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/p\/halloween-skeleton-hand-stake-lights-40l-w-w-b-op\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">skeleton light hands<\/a>, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Add a spooky glow with the Skeleton on<a title=\"Pumpkin Halloween\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/p\/halloween-light-skeleton-on-pumpkin-1l-rgb-solar-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Pumpkin Halloween<\/a> Solar Light or Pumpkin <a title=\"Halloween Candle\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/p\/halloween-pumpkin-candle-light-1l-w-w-solar-3-asst\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Halloween Candle<\/a>, create a creepy atmosphere with Skeleton Hand Stake Lights, <a title=\"Mummy String Lights\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/p\/halloween-mummy-string-lights-cool-white-leds-pk10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mummy String Lights<\/a> and Halloween <a title=\"Skeleton Candle Stake\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/p\/halloween-skeleton-candle-stake-lights-3l-b-op\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Skeleton Candle Stake<\/a> Lights, or let kids get creative with <a title=\"BOO Crew DIY Colour-In Face Masks\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/p\/boo-crew-diy-colour-bunting-8-flag-w-pencils\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BOO Crew DIY Colour-In Face Masks<\/a>. For an extra spooky touch, decorate your space with BOO Crew <a title=\"Window Stickers\" href=\"https:\/\/tryme.cos.net.au\/p\/boo-crew-decoration-stickers-window-15x55cm-2-asst\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Window Stickers<\/a> and Warning <a title=\"Tape\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/p\/boo-crew-decoration-signs-warning-tape-3pk-3m\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tape<\/a>.<\/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\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bring some Halloween magic to your crafting table with 3 creative projects that are packed with spooky fun and imagination! Whether kids are building a Magical Halloween\u00a0Witch, making a playful BOO! Pop-Up Ghost, or creating a set of fun Halloween Character Pegs, these hands-on activities are sure to keep little makers entertained. Perfect for classrooms, &#8230; <a title=\"Make Halloween Magical with These 3 Easy Crafts\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/make-halloween-magical-with-3-crafts\" aria-label=\"Read more about Make Halloween Magical with These 3 Easy Crafts\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":60966,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,2121],"tags":[666,3747,3746,3744,3743,3745,2504,3742,3749,3748],"class_list":["post-60885","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cospedia","category-education","tag-art-and-craft","tag-classroom-crafts","tag-creative-learning","tag-diy-halloween","tag-diy-halloween-crafts","tag-easy-halloween-crafts","tag-halloween","tag-halloween-craft-project","tag-halloween-diy-projects","tag-spooky-season"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60885","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=60885"}],"version-history":[{"count":98,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60885\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":60994,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60885\/revisions\/60994"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/60966"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=60885"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=60885"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=60885"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}