Looking for Halloween crafts for half term, party decorations or school projects? Try washi tape bookmarks, handmade invitations, paper bunting and autumn collages for quick creative activities. For adults and teenagers aged 14+, Halloween diamond painting and miniature model-house kits offer more involved projects that become seasonal decorations.

With October half term approaching, here are practical Halloween craft ideas using Syntego's washi tapes, diamond art kits and model houses. Choose paper crafts for younger children, with adult supervision, and reserve the small-parts kits for ages 14 and over.

Easy Halloween washi tape crafts for half term

Washi tape is decorative adhesive paper tape that can be torn by hand, making it useful for adding patterns and borders without drawing every detail yourself. Set out paper, card, pencils and a few Halloween tapes, then let everyone choose a spooky theme. Adults should supervise younger children and help with cutting where needed.

Make spooky bookmarks

Cut card into bookmark-sized strips, decorate the edges with washi tape and draw a ghost, pumpkin or friendly monster in the middle. Add a name or “A frightfully good read”. These make a useful addition to a half-term reading journal.

Our Halloween Ghost Washi Tape has a blue background with gold foil details, ideal for a night-sky-inspired border.

Create Halloween cards and mini pictures

Fold card to make a greeting card, or use a small piece as the base for a Halloween picture. Build a tape border, then add a paper pumpkin, haunted-house drawing or handwritten message. For a witch-themed finish, try Witch Hat & Broom Washi Tape, with purple and orange plaid and silver holographic detailing.

Handmade decorations for Halloween parties

A few coordinated paper details can make a snack table or craft corner feel special without decorating the whole house.

Design invitations and place cards

Add a strip of Halloween Party Bunting Washi Tape across a handmade invitation. Use the same tape on folded place cards or paper game signs to tie the decorations together.

Personalise treat bags

Decorate the outside of plain paper treat bags with tape borders, names and spooky drawings. Our Halloween Vampire & Grave Washi Tape adds colourful designs with gold foil details. Keep craft materials on the outside of packaging, away from unwrapped food.

Make paper bunting

Cut triangles from card, decorate each with tape and drawings, then attach them to string. Alternate pumpkins, ghosts and lettering to spell “Happy Halloween”. Decorate the card rather than sticking tape directly onto painted walls or furniture.

Halloween crafts for school projects

For classroom activities or homework, connect the creative element to the task. Washi tape can frame a piece of writing without taking over the page.

• Spooky story pages: write a short Halloween story and add a tape border, leaving clear space for the text.
• Autumn collage: combine paper leaves, pumpkin shapes and drawn woodland details, using tape for colour and pattern.
• Party-planning project: design an invitation, menu and sign for an imaginary Halloween celebration.
• Reading challenge: create a decorated reading tracker and matching bookmark for half term.

Follow the school's instructions on materials and presentation, and choose activities suited to the child's age and abilities.

Halloween diamond painting for adults and teens aged 14+

For a project to return to over several evenings, try Halloween diamond painting. Work through the design a section at a time, placing beads onto the matching areas according to the kit instructions.

Our Halloween Candy Shop House Diamond Painting Kit is an acrylic tabletop decoration rather than a canvas, making it an option for an indoor Halloween display.

For model-making combined with diamond art, try the Spooky Gingerbread House Diamond Art Model. This wooden house features pumpkins, a bat and a dark roof, with round drill beads for decorating the model. Its finished size is approximately 11 × 13.5 × 14.5 cm.

Age guidance: these diamond painting activities are for ages 14+ and contain small parts. They are not suitable for children under 14. Keep beads and tools away from younger children and pets, and follow each kit's instructions.

Build a Halloween miniature model house

Model-house kits are another way to make your own Halloween décor. Rather than a quick classroom craft, choose one as a longer half-term project for an older teenager or adult who enjoys detailed assembly.

The Rolife Haunted Candy House miniature house DIY kit builds a spooky sweet shop filled with pumpkins, candy jars and trick-or-treat details. It has 364 pieces, includes LED lighting and step-by-step instructions, and is an advanced build recommended for ages 14 and over. The finished size is approximately 315 × 237 × 65 mm.

Set aside a dedicated workspace, follow the instructions in stages and plan your build ahead of a party if you want to display the finished house. Keep small components away from younger children and follow the kit's safety guidance.

Frequently asked questions about Halloween crafts

What are some easy Halloween crafts for half term?

Washi tape bookmarks, Halloween cards, decorated paper treat bags and paper bunting are simple starting points. Use paper, card, pencils and Halloween washi tape, with adult help for cutting and supervision for younger children.

How can I use Halloween washi tape for party decorations?

Use it to decorate invitations, place cards, paper game signs and bunting. Repeating the same tape design across several projects helps create a coordinated party theme.

Which Halloween crafts work well for school projects?

Try a decorated spooky-story page, an autumn collage or a reading tracker. Keep written work clear and check the school's requirements before adding decorative materials.

Are Halloween diamond painting and model-house kits suitable for young children?

The kits featured here are for ages 14 and over, not younger children. They contain small parts or involve detailed assembly. Choose supervised paper and washi tape crafts for younger children instead.

What is the difference between a diamond art house and a miniature house kit?

A diamond art house uses beads to decorate its surfaces and may also involve model assembly. The Rolife Haunted Candy House is a detailed miniature-building project with 364 pieces and LED lighting. Check each product's description to choose the activity you prefer.

Plan a relaxed Halloween craft afternoon

Choose one main project, cover your work surface and lay out the materials before starting. Keep a separate space for older-teen or adult diamond painting and model-building if younger children are joining in with paper crafts. Half-term dates vary by school and area, so check your school's calendar when planning.

Whether you are making a bookmark, dressing a party table or building a Halloween house, the best result is something you have enjoyed creating. Explore the Halloween washi tapes, diamond art kits and miniature house linked above, and make this October a little more handmade.