Halloween Suncatcher Craft for Kids: Easy & Bright

Hello, would you like to bring some Halloween magic to your home and classroom this Halloween? Then here is a great opportunity to do so. Today, we are going to make fun Halloween sun catchers. This page will help you make sun catchers with Halloween themes like ghosts, witches’ hats, candy, jack o’ lanterns, haunted houses, etc. So, gather the following materials and get ready to decorate your classroom this Halloween.

How to Make Fall Suncatcher Crafts for Kids

Materials Needed:

Black & white Halloween-themed templates (ghost, Jack-o-Lantern, witch hat, etc.)
Clear contact paper or laminating sheets
Colored tissue paper (Purple, red, yellow, dark blue, white, green)
Child-safe scissors
Glue stick or tape

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Print the Templates:

Start by printing your black-and-white fall templates. You can include shapes like:

These outlines will be the base for your suncatchers.

2. Cut Out the Shapes

Carefully cut around each shape. For younger kids, you can pre-cut the templates or help them with the tricky edges.

3. Prepare the Contact Paper

Cut two pieces of clear contact paper or laminating sheets slightly larger than the template shape. Peel off the backing from one sheet and place it sticky-side up on the table.

4. Fill with Tissue Paper

Tear or cut small pieces of red, orange, and yellow tissue paper. Let kids fill the inside of the shape with these pieces, overlapping them to create a stained-glass effect. Encourage them to mix colors for a glowing Halloween look.

5. Seal the Design

Once the shape is filled, place the second sheet of contact paper sticky-side down on top to seal the tissue paper inside. Press gently to remove air bubbles.

6. Trim and Frame (Optional)

Trim around the sealed shape, leaving a small border. For extra contrast, glue the finished suncatcher onto black construction paper and cut a frame around it.

7. Display on Windows

Use tape or adhesive dots to stick the suncatchers to a sunny window. Watch how the light shines through the tissue paper, making the colors glow beautifully!