Spiders might get a bad rap in real life, but when it comes to crafting, they’re surprisingly cute (and way less creepy).
I’ve always loved how easy it is to turn a few pipe cleaners, paper plates, or pom-poms into a spidery creation that kids can proudly show off.
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These projects are especially fun around Halloween, but honestly, they work year-round if your little ones are into bugs and creepy-crawlies.
From simple paper crafts perfect for preschoolers to more creative projects that older kids will enjoy, I’ve rounded up 27 spider crafts for kids that are super fun.
1. Paper Plate Spiders
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Give your spiders a quirky personality with colorful paper plates and lots of googly eyes. This craft is easy to customize and makes for a fun group activity.
2. Simple Spider Craft
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Sometimes simple is best! This easy paper spider craft uses just a few supplies and is perfect for little crafters who want quick results.
3. Handprint Spider Craft
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This handprint spider craft is a keepsake and decoration in one! Kids will love tracing their hands to make spooky spider legs.
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4. Easy Spider Craft
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This friendly spider is made with simple shapes and is perfect for preschoolers. A great Halloween activity that turns creepy crawlies into something cute!
5. Pine Cone Spiders
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Collect pine cones and transform them into spooky spiders with googly eyes and pipe cleaner legs. This nature craft is a perfect autumn activity for kids.
6. Easy Styrofoam Spiders Craft
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Painted Styrofoam balls and sparkly pipe cleaners transform into cheerful spiders! These fun little critters make playful Halloween decorations.
7. 3D Paper Spider Craft
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This 3D paper spider is such a fun and spooky Halloween craft! With its big eyes and bendy legs, it’s perfect for hanging around the house as DIY Halloween décor.
8. Paper Straw Spider Craft
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Use colorful straws for spider legs in this simple and creative project. It’s a great way to use up leftover craft supplies and practice fine motor skills.
9. Easy Paper Spider Craft
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Big eyes and bendy legs make this easy paper spider craft a hit with little kids. It’s a quick and fun Halloween project for classrooms or at home.
10. Spiderweb Popsicle Sticks
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Turn simple popsicle sticks and yarn into bright, fun spiderwebs. Add a plastic spider on top, and you’ve got the perfect Halloween decoration.
11. Spider Kids Crafts
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These fuzzy pom-pom spiders couldn’t be cuter! With colorful pipe cleaner legs and beads for detail, kids will love making their own little crawling critters.
12. Yarn Spider Craft
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Grab some yarn in bright colors, wrap it into balls, and add googly eyes and pipe cleaner legs. These spiders are fun, cheerful, and easy to make.
13. Spider Headband Craft
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Kids will love turning into spiders themselves with this fun paper headband craft. With googly eyes and curly legs, it’s a perfect DIY costume accessory.
14. Easy Halloween Spider Web Craft
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This popsicle stick spider web craft is simple but festive! Kids can weave their own webs and hang them as decorations for Halloween.
15. Coffee Filter Spiderwebs
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Kids will love making this colorful coffee filter spiderweb! A mix of art and craft, it’s an easy way to decorate for Halloween with just a few supplies.
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16. DIY Toilet Paper Roll Spiders
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Turn toilet paper rolls into silly Halloween spiders! Add googly eyes and fun details for a recycled craft that’s both easy and adorable.
RELATED: 13 Creative Halloween Toilet Paper Roll Craft Ideas
17. Noodle Spider Craft
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Painted pasta noodles make the cutest little spider legs! This noodle spider craft is simple, colorful, and a great way to mix art with sensory play.
18. Halloween Kids Craft: Spider Pencils
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Add a spooky twist to school supplies with these Halloween spider pencils! They’re fun to make, share, and use all October long.
19. 3D Paper Spider Craft
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Inspired by real-life garden spiders, this yellow and black 3D paper spider is both realistic and eye-catching. It’s a fun mix of crafting and science learning.
20. 3D Paper Spider Craft
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Fold and glue strips of paper to make a 3D spider with plenty of personality. With bold colors and pipe cleaner legs, this craft really pops off the page.
21. Spider Handprint Craft
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Trace, cut, and glue handprints to make these dangling spiders. Add string and drawn-on webs for a simple but adorable Halloween art project.
22. Spider Halloween Bookmark
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These corner bookmarks are cute little spiders that peek out of your favorite storybook. A great Halloween craft that encourages reading, too!
23. Paper Plate Spider Craft
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These happy paper plate spiders are adorable with their big eyes and friendly smiles. A quick, inexpensive Halloween project perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.
24. Paper Cup Spiders With Glowing Noses
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Stack and decorate paper cups to create silly spider creatures with googly eyes and pipe cleaner legs. It’s a fun, hands-on craft that doubles as pretend play.
25. DIY Spiderweb Halloween Wreath
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Welcome guests with a creepy-crawly touch! This DIY spiderweb wreath is filled with spooky spiders and cobwebs, making it a perfect Halloween door decoration.
RELATED: 12 Spooky-Cute Halloween Wreaths You Can Totally Make at Home
26. Spooky Spider Frame
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Wrap yarn around popsicle sticks to create a spiderweb frame, then decorate it with a goofy spider. It’s a great keepsake for your Halloween memories.
27. No Carve Spider Pumpkin
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Turn a simple pumpkin into a creepy-crawly with pipe cleaner legs and lots of spooky eyeballs. This no-carve spider pumpkin is a perfect Halloween decoration that’s fun, festive, and completely mess-free.