I decided it was high time I did some crafts with my kiddos.So for the next couple weeks, be prepared to see some fun Halloween kid crafts!
I’ve been searching on line for some fun and easy crafts we could do together.
I saw these cute paint sample monsters from HERE and decided to create my own.
I was cruising through Lowe’s last week and picked up a couple of paint chip samples in festive halloween colors to make some fun halloween characters.
Mr. C and I made these together one day while little miss was taking a nap.
I cut most of the the things we need to make our characters by hand, with the exception of a 1 inch hole punch for the eyes. Here is what I cut out of black, white and green cardstock to make a Frankenstein and a Pumpkin.
I would first glue my pieces down on my paint card and show Mr. C where they should go. Then he would get the glue stick and put his pieces on his paint card. Look at that concentration!
It took us about 30 minutes to each make 2 characters (the hand cutting of the pieces took most of the time. Mr. C’s are on the top and mine on the bottom. I think Mr. C’s look so cute. More Frankenstein than mine!
Then after we finished the first 2, I decided to make a candy corn and a witch. I just free hand cut the shapes from the paint card and the card stock. I used a scrap of the paint card to make a nose for my witch, complete with a green wart!
This has been one of my favorite projects so far that Mr. C and I have done together. It was quick, fun and I think the end result is just super cute! And he loved showing daddy and his grandparents what he got to make with mommy.
I’d love to know if you make these with your kids, grandkids, nieces or nephews!
Happy Crafting!
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Comments & Reviews
Lizzie says
What an adorable Halloween craft. Love it! My kids will surely enjoy doing them.
Liz Call says
We love redoing this project every year!
Alyssa says
What a creative use for paint chips! I just wanted to let you know that I have a kids activities submission site (Simply Creative Kids) and I am linking to this post if you don’t mind. You are welcome to submit your projects to my site if you’d like!
T'onna @ USS Crafty says
Cute and so clever!!!
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Liz Call says
Thank you!
Michelle @TheGraciousWife.com says
What a cute idea! My kids would love this! They’d probably enjoy picking out their own colors at the store too! Thanks for sharing! Pinning
-Michelle @The Gracious Wife
Liz Call says
Thanks! I bet they would like to pick out their own colors. Let me know if you end up with a pink pumpkin! 🙂
Multi-Testing Mommy says
What a super fun and cute idea! Thanks for sharing – I’ve pinned it 🙂
Krissy Sherman Bonning says
SO stinkin’ adorable! Scheduled to share it this week on FB and G+. Keep craftin’, Mama!
vitalhomestead says
I came across this on Pinterest and I think it is so cute! Thanks so much for sharing. I can’t wait to do this with my boys in a few months 🙂
vixen Made says
This is so fun! I had to share it today on my blog: http://www.vixenmade.com/2012/10/10-halloween-crafts-for-kids.html
Lizzi's Creations says
These are super cute and would be so easy to make with little ones! Thanks for sharing!
Polkadot-pretties says
Great project !
I would love you to come link up at my Craft, Create & Inspire linky party ..
http://polkadotpretties.com/2012/10/craft-create-inspire-linky-party/
Hope to see you there 🙂
Claire @ Polkadot pretties x
Lindsay @Artsy-Fartsy Mama says
This is such a fun idea!! My daughter would love it! I’m so glad you linked these up at Artsy Corner!
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Julie Kelley says
Brilliant!! I love paint chip projects, and this is great!!! I’m hosting a new We Share Wednesday Link Party and would love for you to join in!
Katie Adams says
What a fun idea! Thanks for sharing!
BeanBugCrafts says
Hello! I love this idea to do of using paint chips to do with my little ones!
I’ve included it in my 15 Halloween Kids Craft Round-Up. You can find the post here: http://beanbugcrafts.blogspot.com/2012/10/15-halloween-kid-crafts.html
Amy - while wearing heels says
What an incredibly creative and festive craft tutorial. I love any project that starts with something you can get for free. These are absolutely adorable. I will be pinning.
Sybilline says
Another great idea with paint chips! (found on tipjunkie, thank you for sharing!)
Wendy @ Ramblings from the Sunshine State says
What a cute idea!
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Shelley says
Cute! You are welcome to come link this up at my Halloween Edition Link Party! Hope to see you there! 😉
Shelley
http://www.piggyinpolkadots.blogspot.com
Michelle | Creative Food says
This is an awesome idea! I love it 🙂
Being Inspired says
This is such a cute idea! Pinning for later! 🙂
Chelsea @ Making Home Base says
How cute! What a fun and adorable craft. Pinning this so I can remember to do it when my little one gets a bit older.
icakepops says
Love these paint chip projects!
melanie says
so cute! very clever!
Jess from Coxs Corner says
That is such a fun idea! I am totally pinning it to do with PJ! He’d love it!