Halloween Crafts for Kids

If baking is their thing take a look at the amazing selection of baking kits at Craft & Crumb. We were drawn to these ghostly cookies! >> Creepy Coffins Bake & Craft Kit, £18, Craft & Crumb

Filled with creepy crafts, spooky step-by-step drawing instructions, petrifying puzzles and much more, this book will get everyone into the Halloween spirit. >> Draw With Rob at Halloween by Rob Biddulph, £6.98 Amazon

This craft kit from Djeco is a great introduction to the Japanese art of Origami. It includes specially printed decorative papers, which when folded will make 4 spooky designs that glow in the dark. >> Djeco Origami Shivers, £5.99, Maple Kids

Children can customise this pumpkin face with paints and glitter for an easy to make Halloween party decoration or party gift. >> Hanging Ceramic Pumpkin Face Decoration, £2, HobbyCraft

Baker Ross is home to all the crafts. We especially love these bubbling cauldrons that need a spooky makeover! >> Ceramic Witch & Wizard Cauldrons, £7.95 for box of 3, Baker Ross

The key to the haunted house... A DIY keyring kit will keep them entertained. >> Make your own Halloween bat keyring kit, £3.95, CottonTwist

Let them get creative with some Décopatch. The fun way to up-cycle and while away a few hours. >> Décopatch Halloween Bat Mini Kit (includes White Papier Mache Animal, 2 x Décopatch Sheets, Brush & Pot of PaperPatch and Glue), £8.40, Amazon

Is it a poster, is it a place mat, is it a colouring craft activity? Why, it's all three – this thrilling and versatile Halloween haunted house will be a hit with kids of all ages. >> Shaped Halloween Colouring Placemats (x 8), £16, Meri Meri

If you're looking for lots of creative and simple craft ideas this book will help you fill the hours. Just make sure your craft drawer is stocked with all the essentials! >> Halloween Things to Make and Do: A Halloween Book, £6.99