If you love Halloween projects, then these 20+ spooky skeleton crafts will be right up your alley. All of these are very creative!
By now you know that I love Halloween; and you should also know that I really, really love skeletons. I affectionately call them “skulligans.”
Turns out that death (and skulls) became associated with Halloween because October was the end of the growing season.
“It was a time when some believed the ghosts of the dead — and presumably their skulls and all of those rattling skeleton bones — returned to Earth.”
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A little creepy I guess, but I’ve never thought of skulls like that. They’re just a natural part of life, and we all have one!
Plus they are a great symbol for Halloween crafts .
There are so many things you can do with skeletons, and the great thing about them is that the projects can be as fun and silly or as spooky as you like.
Sometimes even a spooky looking skulligan has a smile on its face, which ends up putting a smile on mine, too. If you love skeleton crafts as much as I do, check out these 20+ ideas ranging from party to home decor .
Take a peek, and let me know what you think in the comments.
Solar Skull and Roses Wreath
This dollar store Halloween craft lights up at night! The skulls on this DIY wreath are solar powered.
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Dollar Tree Skulls Makeover
There are so many things you can do with Dollar Tree skulls! This post shows you three EASY options to revamp them for Halloween decor. They look awesome!
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Decorative Candles
Add graphics to the sides of plain white pillars using tissue paper and a hair dryer.
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Felt Skull Pillow
Have you ever been inspired by something a store and made it for yourself? That is what Rebecca does with her fun skull pillow.
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Skull Bean Art for Halloween Decor
Learn how to make the coolest skull bean art for Halloween decorating! It’s made with real beans and is easy for both kids and adults. There’s a free template included!
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How to Make Fancy Skull Earrings
Learn how to take inexpensive plastic beads and transform them into unique skull earrings for everyday Halloween-inspired wear!
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DIY Halloween Spooky Skull Display
This DIY Halloween skull display takes only a few minutes to put together – it’s the perfect last-minute holiday decor idea!
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Wine Cork Skeleton
Learn how to make a wine cork skeleton craft that is perfect for your Halloween decor! It's an easy and budget friendly holiday project.
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Skeleton Dish
A dollar store skeleton, some glassware, and spray paint are all you need to make this spooky dish.
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Skeleton Trick-or-Treat Bag
This DIY personalized trick-or-treat bag is not only super cute—it also glows in the dark!
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Skull Mason Jar Sand Art
Do you remember sand art from when you were young? Revisit it in this fun Halloween project using skull mason jars! Perfect for holiday decor.
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Skull Perler Beads (25+ Free Patterns)
If you love perler beads (both kids and adults do!) you'll get tons of skulls and skeletons in this collection.
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Glowing Gloves
These glowing skull hands are easy to make with regular surgical gloves and Sharpies.
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Head on a Pike Drink Stirrer
I wish all crafts were as easy as this drink stirrer! Check it out; it's perfect for parties!
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Skull Rocks
These would be a fun Halloween party activity. Paint the rocks white and the kids can draw the faces with marker to make cute take home favors.
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Skull Bath Bomb
Your kids will gladly take a bath if you use these cute skull-shaped bath bombs!
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Skeleton Pumpkin
Make a painted pumpkin with a skeleton design. This Halloween craft is SO easy – add Sparkle Mod Podge for a really festive touch!
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Glowing Dowels
Make a skeleton head out of dowel rods, then make it glow with Mod Podge Glow-in-the-Dark.
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Pop-up Invitations
Want to make a unique Halloween invitation or card? Here’s a great idea and it's really easy to do.
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Onesie for Baby’s First Halloween
A circle of skull and crossbones surround the baby's initials. So adorable!
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Skeleton Trapped in Candy Corn
This DIY Halloween decor is hilarious! It’s so easy to put together this skeleton in candy corn display; learn how…
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Knock Off Vases
Danielle is brilliant; she DIY’d her own Pottery Barn knock off skeleton vases for a fraction of the price.
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Skull Frames
The best part of these skeleton frames is not how cool they look, but how you can change out the image when you want to.
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Milk Jug Skeleton
Learn how to make a skeleton for your Halloween decor out of old milk jugs! This is a budget friendly holiday activity.
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Let me know what you think about these skeleton crafts, and tell me which is your favorite in the comments! I’d also love for you to check out the following posts:
Black Cat Crafts • Decorating Fake Pumpkins • DIY Halloween Wreaths • Frankenstein Crafts • Free Halloween Printables • Ghost Crafts • Hocus Pocus Crafts • Mesh Halloween Wreaths • Monster Crafts • Mummy Crafts • Party Favors • Pumpkin Carving Ideas • Pumpkin Crafts • Recycled Halloween Crafts • Spider Crafts • Vampire Crafts • Vintage Halloween Decor • Witch Crafts
Kathy
Wednesday 16th of October 2013
Hey Amy, me too! I love skeletons - made some skeleton free printable party stuff ...they have your name all over them :)
https://www.merrimentdesign.com/skeleton-free-printable-halloween-party-decorations-dinner-table.php
Amy
Wednesday 16th of October 2013
Sooo cute Kathy! I just pinned them. LOVE!