In recent days we have seen various proposals for children's crafts for Halloween to decorate and have fun using a large number of recycled materials, as well as other simple and inexpensive materials that can be easily found in bazaars, bookstores and specialized stores. Create as a family It multiplies the fun and reduces costs, while encouraging creativity.
The first proposal was the realization of funny bats using cardboard toilet paper tubes. Afterwards, we proposed to do ghost glasses and some variants. The third proposal was to make crazy hanging spiders using cardboard boxes. In the previous installment we explained how to do mummies using, once again, cardboard tubes. This year's last Halloween craft suggestion is how to make hanging bugs.
Materials needed for hanging bugs
To make these hanging bugs we will need colored cardstock or thin recycled cardboard from boxes or packaging, scissors, glue, Scotch tape, marker pen, phosphorescent paint y cord to hang. For this job we can make a template so that they all look the same or use containers with shapes that seem appropriate to us so that they all look the same. You can also work "by eye" to be able to improvise and experiment.
How to make hanging bugs step by step
The first thing to do is the body of the bug, which has two parts: two circles or ovalsThey can be the same size, or you can make the top one a little smaller. You can also play with the position of the two parts if you make them oval. Once the parts are prepared, glue them together at one end to create a figure eight.
Next, we cut two white circles for the eyes, to which we will draw a black circle inside. There are many here Possibilities to play and experiment with size, placement, etc. You can also place a black circle, tissue paper balls, or modeling clay (kids love making balls), etc.
We have left the nose and pins. The nose will be another colored circle (of your choice) to which you can draw or apply the holes. Draw a funny mouth matching the eyes and nose with phosphorescent paint. For the legs you can make a L-shaped template To make them all the same or to make each one "by eye." When you have eight, glue four on the right and four on the left behind with a little glue.
To hang them, just place the cord behind and secure it with some tape. Your hanging bugs are ready!
Complementary ideas for decorating for Halloween with children
If you want to expand your decor with more simple, highly visual projects inspired by popular ideas, try these low-cost, high-impact options: pumpkin garland with orange cardboard and glitter; cardboard bats to hang with movable eyes; a pumpkin medallion with paper plates; lantern mummies with jars and gauze; soft ghosts with cotton balls; mummy door with toilet paper; ghost pumpkins painted white; version bleeding pumpkin with red paint; and ghosts with tentacles recycling cans and strips of paper. For creative playtime, these work very well. story dice with stickers of characters and scenes, or figures with hama beads (pumpkin, ghost, skull), always with supervision if there are small parts.
Adapt the difficulty according to age: for little ones, shapes kind and big; from primary school onwards, add techniques such as origami simple, printable templates for garlands and cards with googly eyes, and for older projects such as themed slime or small accessories with modeling clay. A cultural note that inspires: Halloween has its roots in the Celtic Samhain, a perfect opportunity to talk about traditions while decorating.
Quick safety and sustainability tips
Usa children's scissors and supervises the use of glues, glitter, and small parts. Prioritize Recycled material (cardboard boxes, cans, jars) and label or save the crafts to reuse in future decorations. phosphorescent paint It provides a night effect without the need for candles, ideal for spaces with children.
Source – MollyMoo