Halloween is the perfect time to get creative, and what better way to add a spooky flair to your decorations than with washi tape? This versatile, decorative tape comes in endless patterns and colours, making it a fantastic addition to your DIY crafts.
Whether you’re looking to create something cute or creepy, washi tape is easy to work with and will add that special touch to your Halloween setup.
In this blog post, we’ll show you how to make three simple but eye-catching Halloween crafts: Mummy Jars, Halloween Collages, and Spooky Candle Holders. Let’s dive into the details!
Mummy Jars
Mummy jars are a fun, quirky craft that can double as spooky décor or Halloween party centrepieces. With washi tape, you can create mummified designs without mess!
What You’ll Need:
- Mason jars or any clear jars you have on hand
- White or pastel ivory mt Masking Tape
- Black tape to create eyes
- Small tea lights
How to Make It:
- Wrap the Jar: Start by wrapping your jar with the washi tape, leaving small gaps between layers to give that “wrapped” look. Don’t worry about keeping it perfect—the uneven layering adds to the mummy effect!
- Add the Eyes: Stick eyes onto the jar. Cut black washi tape into circles to create the eyes. Position them between the layers of tape, so it looks like the eyes are peeking through.
- Add the Light: Place a tea light inside the jar and turn off the lights to let the spooky glow shine through the tape!
Halloween Collages
A Halloween collage is a great project for both kids and adults, allowing you to combine different patterns, textures, and colours of mt Masking Tape to create a spooky scene. It’s a perfect way to use up washi tape scraps and is an easy way to personalise your Halloween decorations.
What You’ll Need:
- Thick paper or cardboard
- mt Masking Tape in Halloween colours like black, orange, yellow, and high brightness colours
- Scissors
How to Make It:
- Pumpkin Collage: Use orange washi tape to create the round shape of a pumpkin. Add black washi tape for the eyes, nose, and mouth. You can use green tape for the stem on top.
- Ghost Collage: Use white washi tape to make the shape of a ghost. Cut out small pieces of black tape to add the ghost’s eyes and a spooky mouth.
- Haunted House Collage: For the haunted house, use black washi tape to outline the house shape. Add windows and doors with other colours like yellow or green. You can even use black or white tape to create small bats flying around the house.
Spooky Candle Holders
Give your Halloween décor a spooky upgrade with DIY candle holders wrapped in washi tape! Whether you keep it simple or go all out with detailed designs, these candle holders are the perfect way to add a fun touch to your space.
What You’ll Need:
- Plain glass candle holders or jars
- Halloween-themed washi tape (shocking red, black, or high brightness tape)
- Small candles
How to Make It:
- Choose a Design: Start by deciding what kind of design you want for your candle holder. You could do classic black-and-orange stripes or mix it up with high brightness tapes and patterned ones.
- Wrap the Candle Holder: Use washi tape to wrap around the candle holder. You can cover it entirely or create patterns like stripes, criss-crosses, or vertical bands.
- Create Halloween Motifs: If you want to get creative, you can cut shapes like bats, pumpkins, or spooky faces from the washi tape and stick them directly onto the glass. This will give your candle holder a more personal, Halloween-themed touch.
