Buying spooky decorations for Halloween is great, but making them yourself is even better. Not only crafting is enjoyable but you can involve little goblins in your home and spend some quality time with them. If kids are bored at home, then have them try these fun, festive, and easy origami crafts that will spark their creativity, encourage imagination, and most importantly, will keep them busy. The cherry on top is that, even adults can try their hands on these origami Halloween decoration ideas. So, if you are scouring for some crafting ideas to decorate your home with, then check out this list of playful and simple origami Halloween decoration ideas that both kids and adults will adore.
DIY Origami Witch
Have your kids make a witch using origami paper and let there be an ambiance of fear and fright. For this DIY, you only need colored origami paper and colored markers. Add a face and a broom to complete your origami witch. Find the full tutorial.
DIY Origami Halloween Lights
Kids will surely enjoy crafting this goofy origami Halloween lights. For this joyful DIY, you will need a few things, wax paper, LED fairy lights, tape, waterproof black marker. All you need to do is fold the paper in half twice and crease. Then, make a triangle, fold the flaps and sides into the middle, and turn it once. Now, it’s time to draw a scary face on it and add string lights. Find the full tutorial.
Easy Origami Witch Claws
If you have a kid who loves monsters, witches, and cats, then these origami witch claws will appeal to them. For this, you need colorful stickers, origami paper in any color of your choice, and scissors. Begin by folding and unfolding the origami paper back and forth. Add stickers onto the claws to make them look like nails and trim any extra sticker bits with scissors. This DIY is kid-friendly, however, don’t leave them unattended with scissors. Find the full tutorial.
Easy Origami Bats For Halloween
These origami bats are super adorable and easy to make. Kids can try this quick and spooky craft with only a few supplies. This craft only requires origami paper, scissors, roll of eye stickers, pen or Sharpie. When you have all the supplies with you, you can start by taking a square piece of paper and fold it in half. Then, fold the top straight edge down to make its wings. Find the full tutorial.
Origami Pumpkin Box Tutorial
Celebrate Halloween by making this lovely origami pumpkin box with kids. This pumpkin box is perfect to put your candy corns in for trick-or-treaters. Only a few supplies are needed for this DIY, including 2 sheets or orange square paper and 1 sheet of small green paper. Make this festive craft and fill it up with candies. Find the full tutorial.
Origami Halloween Puppet Theatre
Try this not so haunted puppet theatre and involve kids for a playful time. All it requires is a recycled cardboard box, white glue/hot glue, scissors, paint, sponge brush, glitter, paper, and more. You can create the structure and let the kids takeover for the painting and origami folding part. Have them create ghosts, bats, and more from origami paper. Find the full tutorial.
Cute Origami Ghost
Kids will enjoy making this adorable origami ghost, as it is not just effortless but enjoyable, too. You need to gather a few tools and materials, including scissors, Sharpie, white paper, and more. First, you need to fold the paper in half and unfold it. Then fold the paper again along the diagonal crease. Keep up with the folding and unfolding as per the instructions. When you finally get the ghost shape, draw eyes and a sweet smile using a Sharpie, and the ghost is ready to spook up visitors. Find the full tutorial.
Vampire Corner Bookmarks
Kids of all ages can delight in this vampire corner bookmark. It is easy to make and doesn’t require any complex folding. Before you begin, gather supplies, which includes a vampire printable template, white paper, scissors, and a glue. Find the full tutorial.
Origami Witch Hat Bookmark
Vampire bookmark is great but this witch hat bookmark is magical and will make your little one’s reading time entertaining and daring this spooky season. Get all the supplies you need, such as colorful craft paper, origami paper, glue, scissors, and markers. Find the full tutorial.
Easy Origami Broomstick
Spread some magic with this easy origami broomstick. It is one of the simplest origami Halloween decoration ideas and only takes a few minutes. It is also a great way to spend some time with your little ones. What you need is a sheet of square paper, ribbon, or string. You can also use A4 paper cut in half, so that there are two long stripes. Find the full tutorial.
