My children spent hours playing with these blank pumpkin faces — they even decided to turn them into puppets!
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To get started, simply download the printables at the links below. You can choose from two designs: set of 4 pumpkins or a set of 9 pumpkins!

Gather your art supplies: crayons, colored pencils, markers, scissors, tape, and popsicle sticks or straws

Encourage the children to create to their heart’s content! They can color the pumpkins bright colors, draw silly, spooky faces, etc.!

Want to make puppets? Tape a popsicle stick or straw to their finished pumpkin!

FREE DOWNLOAD: Set of 4

FREE DOWNLOAD Set of 9

Halloween is such a fun time to show your creativity!

Thanks for stopping by U Create today! Happy Halloween!

POST BY: Kari Sweeten

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With a list of creepy and creative items to find, a camera or smartphone to capture them, the chance to earn points, and fun prizes, this Halloween Night Scavenger Hunt will be a great time!

Step 1: Print Scavenger Hunt (download 4 per page HERE, or one per page HERE!)

Step 2: Determine The Rules: set some ground rules and decide on a time limit (e.g., 1-2 hours) and a meeting point where everyone will gather once the hunt is over. Explain the point system (you can give more points for more difficult items if you want)! Giving a prize to the winner? Announce what the prize will be!

Step 3: Let the hunt begin! Make sure each team or individual has a camera and encourage uniqueness and creativity!

Step 4: Announce the winner(s)! After the designated time, gather everyone at the meeting point. Calculate the points to determine the winner. You can also award prizes for creativity in the photos or for finding special bonus items that you added to the list!

Remember, safety first, and may the most competitive player win!

Happy Halloween!

POST BY: Kari Sweeten

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• white cardstock paper
• scissors or a paper trimmer
• hole punch
• Hershey kisses
• plastic spider rings
• ribbon, twine, or a stapler
• small container or bag
• Bugs and Kisses Printables (two version available here and here)

Instructions:

1. Gather your supplies.
2. Cut out the Bugs and Kisses tags.
3. Punch a hole.
4. Assemble treats!

Share the Halloween love!!

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Whether you’re a young witch or a seasoned wizard, this coloring poster and coloring pages are for all ages! What a wonderful way to bond with family and friends, or to entertain the little ghouls and goblins at home. With three sizes to choose from, you can pick the one that suits your group best. It’s also an excellent alternative to watching television, providing a screen-free, imaginative adventure.

What’s a Halloween bash without a bit of creativity? Our Halloween coloring poster is the perfect addition to your party decor. Hang it on the wall as a backdrop, or lay it on a table for some entertainment. Provide your guests with an assortment of coloring supplies, from crayons to markers to colored pencils, and watch as the room comes alive with vibrant bats, pumpkins, ghosts, and more!

Don’t let printing them out intimidate you. They are so easy to order online and pick up (we use Office Depot, but most office stores do this) and I’ll share the printing instructions I used below.

How to Print Coloring Posters

1. Go to officedepot.com (or another office supply store)
2. Click on “services”, go to “blueprints”
3. Click on “customize”
4. Upload Halloween poster (links below)
5. Choose the size you want 18×24 or 24×36
6. Click on “black and white”
7. Click on “add to cart” and have them deliver it or you can pick it up (sometimes same day!)

COLORING PAGE – 8.5X11

COLORING POSTER 18X24

COLORING POSTER 24X3

This fun Halloween coloring poster is the perfect way to enjoy your celebrations with a little extra magic. So, whether you’re planning a hair-raising party, a ghoulish gathering, or just some wholesome family fun, don’t miss out on this opportunity to add some creative charm to your Halloween festivities.

Happy Halloween, and may this year’s celebrations be unforgettable!

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Pumpkin Drawing Game

Items needed:

-one piece of paper for each player

-pencil, crayon, pen, or marker for each player

-Draw the Pumpkin Dice Game (free printable)

This game is all about drawing a pumpkin! The catch is that the dice decides what you get to draw and in what order you can draw each pumpkin part! Each player takes a turn to roll their dice and the first player to draw their complete pumpkin is the winner!

There will be guaranteed laughter and silly pictures of pumpkins from all players!

Pass the Pumpkin Game

Items needed:

-one pumpkin (any size you like)

–Pass the Pumpkin Game free printable

I’ve played “left/right” games in the past and I remember them being so much fun!

Last night I made up this little story about a pumpkin’s journey using many “left” and “right” words. Each time the players hear “left” or “right” they will pass the pumpkin.

Game Tip: You can also have multiple pumpkins with each pumpkin representing a different prize!

Post by: Kari Sweeten

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How to play:

1. Player will place the cookie on their forehead.

2. Cookie must stay in contact with the face until it reaches the mouth.

3. Player to get the cookie (or more cookies if they are small) in their mouth within 60 seconds wins!

Items Needed:
3 cookies

How to Play:
1. Two players per team.

2. Player 1 sits in a chair while player 2 holds the pack of post-it-notes.

3. Player 2 sticks one post it note at a time on Player 1’s face to create a mask.

4. The team with the most post-it notes used in 60 seconds wins!

Items Needed:
package of post-it notes

How to Play:

1. Two players per team.

2. Player 1 wraps the paper around spinning player 2. If it breaks just keep going!

3. The roll of paper must be empty within 60 seconds. First team to empty wins!

Items Needed:
roll of crepe paper or toilet paper

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The perler beads were such a hit with my kids and many of you! I decided to share this version…Halloween style!! I’m dying over how cute that witch owl is! Here’s the full link list…

Ghost Perler Bead Pattern
Jackolantern Perler Bead Pattern
Witch Perler Bead Pattern
Frankenstein Perler Bead Pattern
Spider Perler Bead Pattern
Black Cat Perler Bead Pattern
Spider Web Perler Bead Pattern
Halloween Owl Perler Bead Pattern
Candy Corn Perler Bead Pattern

CRAFT TIP: Use perler bead patterns to do cross-stitching and cross-stitch patterns to do perler beading!

Don’t know what perler beads are?!

They are those tiny plastic circles that you iron and melt together to make fun designs. Find them here, too –> click here.

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Halloween Pumpkin Coloring Page by Coloring Life

Owl Coloring Page by NinMix

Haunted House Coloring Page at Dover Publications

Sugar Skull Coloring Page at Cool2BKids

Free Halloween Coloring Pages at Crayola

Pumpkin Patch Coloring Pages at Dover Publication

Zombie Coloring Page by Coloring Life

Quilting Spiders Pattern by U Create

Relax, have fun, and enjoy!!

Post by: Kari Sweeten

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Fall Adult Coloring Pages

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I had a fun project I wanted to share with you so I headed to Michael’s to pick up faux pumpkins in different colors!

Stitching is where it’s at in the creative community right now and I wanted to stitch the pumpkins but thought it might take me forever to get my needle and thread through the plastic.  The thought came to me to draw the stitches and paint them with paint markers! Oh, and it was FUN.

SUPPLIES:

• faux pumpkins
• paint markers (I used Sharpie oil paint based markers)
• tracing paper (if you don’t feel comfortable free handing)
• free printable Halloween template (links below)

31 Cross Stitch Template

Bat Cross Stitch Template

Spider Cross Stitch Template

Skull Cross Stitch Template

DIRECTIONS

1. Print out the Halloween template(s).
2. Use tracing paper to transfer the design on your pumpkin. Also feel free to resize pattern and make as large or small as you’d like!
3. Now you’re ready to paint the stitches with your paint marker! I used Sharpie oil-based paint markers.
4. Let dry completely!

Display on your Halloween mantel, front porch, your office, etc.

There are so many different colors and sizes of pumpkins at Michael’s to get you started!

POST BY: KARI SWEETEN

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Every year I host a HUGE Halloween costume party for my family.  {It is only huge because my family is huge.}  You must have a costume to even come through the door…I am serious!  It pays to wear a great costume to the party because I hand out awards and movie gift cards!  This year I am not only handing out gift cards, but each recipient gets a killer skeleton statue. 

I found the inspiration for these DIY Halloween Costume awards as I was walking around the dollar store and came upon a mini skeleton garland.   Enjoy the tutorial…and please help with my question at the end!

Supply List:

For Skeletons:

-Skeleton Garland from Dollar Tree

-4 small wooden dowels

-4 small wooden platforms (scavenge the garage)

-Krylon Metallic Gold Spray Paint

-drill with drill bit the size of dowels

For Decorating Skeleton:

-Xyron “X” Create-a-Sticker Machine

-thin white grosgrain ribbon

-computer, printer, paper

-Felt, pom-poms, etc

-glue gun

Instructions:

Put the dowels in a cardboard box (or right into the grass) and slip the skeletons on the dowels.

Spray with the Krylon Metallic Gold Spray Paint.

While the paint is drying, let’s work on the wooden platforms.

Stain the wood by using a foam brush and painting the stain on.  Use an old rag and wipe it off.  {For a darker stain leave the stain on longer and then wipe it off.}

When your stain dry drill a hole in the base of each platform.  I didn’t do the hole in the middle of the base, I wanted the skeletons to be more toward the back so I could doll up the base if I felt like it.

Okay, now we can assemble everything!

Put a drop of hot glue on the end of the wooden dowel and slide it into the hole you made on the base.

Slide the skeleton on the dowel and hot glue its spine to the dowel. {Make sure to remove those pesky hot glue strings.} Glue its feet to the base as well.

Now to make the sashes! You are going to PRINT ON RIBBON! This is so easy.

Type up whatever awards you plan to give out.  Use a bold font, hit enter twice between each award, and center the text.  Print it out.  This will be your guide as to where you place the ribbon.

Cut your ribbon into 5 inch strips.

Feed two of them through your Xryon Sticker Maker {side by side} according to manufacture instructions.

Rub the ribbon a bit so the adhesive sticks to it really well.  Peel off the transparent piece and gently peel off the ribbon.

Place the sticky side of the ribbon on the paper over your words.

Once you have done this to all the ribbon pieces, put the paper back through the printer.  This time the words will have printed right on top of the ribbon.  {I know, your mind is blown, right?}

Gently pull up the ribbon.  If the paper rips a bit that is fine.  Just take the paper off the back of the ribbon and drape across your skeleton.

The ribbon was still sticky enough to stick to the front of the skeleton.  However, I did put a dab of hot glue in the back to secure the sash.

Aren’t they looking so cute?!  You could leave them like this or doll them up a bit.  I chose to doll them up with various crafting items I had collected.

The SCARIEST award is a witch costume made with black felt and a glue gun.

The FUNNIEST award is a clown costume made with a white pom-pom, a red pom-pom and a hot glue gun.

The LEAST EFFORT award is just sitting there with no costume…that was easy!

Now here is where I need your help!  What in the world do I do to decorate the BEST OVERALL Skeleton? How would you decorate him? I can’t wait to hear your ideas!

Post By…Becky Vandenberg

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