Are you looking for a simple and creative way to celebrate Halloween with your little ones? These Halloween Suncatchers are the perfect craft! Using just a few basic supplies like tissue paper, our free printable templates, and self-laminating sheets, kids can make four different kinds of spooky suncatchers to hang in the window. It’s a hands-on activity that will brighten up your Halloween décor with colorful, stained glass charm!
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Halloween Suncatcher Crafts
Our bat, pumpkin, candy corn, and ghost suncatchers aren’t just fun—they’re also great for building fine motor skills! As kids cut and stick colorful tissue paper, they boost hand-eye coordination in a playful way. Whether at home, in the classroom, or part of a community event, this easy craft keeps kids engaged and learning while they create their own haunted window art!
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Craft Materials Needed for DIY Halloween Suncatchers
Before you start this craft, make sure you have all the right supplies.
- Halloween Suncatchers Templates (free with email subscription)
- Tissue paper squares
- Contact paper or self-seal laminating sheets
- White cardstock
- Black cardstock (optional)
- Double-sided tape
- Scissors
- Pencil
Watch the Video Tutorial
Watch the video below to be walked through every step of this craft.
Directions for Halloween Tissue Paper Suncatchers
Creating spooky suncatchers is a joyful crafting experience! Follow the directions below to learn how to make them.
STEP 1: Download and print the templates. Access the templates by clicking the link in the materials list and subscribing to our craft newsletter. After subscribing, navigate to the post titled “Halloween Suncatchers” to find your download link.
Print the free suncatcher templates on white paper or cardstock. Each child will need one copy. Our template includes a pumpkin, bat, ghost, and candy corn!
STEP 2: Cut out the shapes. Use scissors to cut out the shapes. Little hands may need some extra help with this part!
We wanted a completely black suncatcher frame (front and back). To achieve this, we placed a sheet of black cardstock behind our template, stapled it to hold it in place, then cut out both the black and white cardstock at the same time. You could also cut out the templates and trace them onto black cardstock with a pencil. This step is completely optional!
STEP 3: Place the outlines on the surface of the contact paper. Place your shapes onto the sticky side of a sheet of contact paper or self-seal laminating sheet. If you are using shapes that you cut out from white cardstock, be sure to place them so the black ink is facing down.
STEP 4: Arrange the tissue paper. Cover the inside of the suncatcher frames with tissue paper squares. Continue covering the shapes with care until they are full.
STEP 5: Add a second adhesive sheet. Once the tissue paper is in place, add another layer of adhesive sheet on top to seal the design. Use scissors to cut around the suncatcher frames.
STEP 6: Your craft is finished! The finished suncatchers make wonderful decorations to proudly display in windows, brightening up any room with their cheerful fall colors! We recommend hanging them up with double-sided tape or sticky tack because it peels easily off the glass.
Take it Further
Looking for extension ideas? Try these:
- Use this craft to learn about letters P, B, G, or C.
- Pair this craft with a book about Halloween.
- Use this project to learn about colors and shapes.
- Prep this craft and offer it as an alternative to candy for Trick or Treat.
- No tissue paper? Try making this craft with construction paper or crepe paper.
- Make this craft while watching a Halloween movie.
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