Dracula & Skull Dollar Tree Halloween crafts with popsicle sticks
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Halloween decorations don’t have to be expensive! With a trip to the dollar store, you can make this fun and easy Dollar Store Craft Stick Dracula & Skull Craft. Perfect for a party or just to get into the Halloween spirit, dollar tree Halloween crafts are sure to be a hit with kids of all ages.
Dracula & Skull Dollar Tree Halloween crafts
October is the perfect time to start getting into the Halloween spirit, and what better way to do that than with some fun dollar tree Halloween crafts? If you’re planning to decorate for Halloween, you may want to consider making these craft stick Dracula and Skull decorations. They are inexpensive and can give your Halloween decorations a personal touch. All you need are some cheap craft sticks, some paint, and some googly eyes. The kids will have so much fun painting and decorating these little guys!
What can you make out of Popsicle sticks for Halloween?
There are so many fun things you can make out of craft sticks for Halloween! From witches and ghosts to bats and spiders, the possibilities are endless. If you’re looking for something a little more unique, try making these craft stick Dracula & Skull. They’re sure to be a hit!
Best Tips for Making Dracula & Skull crafts
- If you want to hang your Dracula & Skulls, put a small hole in the top of the skull before painting.
- To make sure the paint sticks to the craft sticks, sand them lightly with sandpaper before painting.
- If you want to add some extra dimension to your Dracula & Skulls, consider using different colors of paint for the eyes and teeth.
- Make sure the paint is completely dry before attaching the googly eyes.
How to customize your craft stick Dracula & Skulls
If you want to add a personal touch to your craft stick Dracula & Skulls, try painting them in different colors or adding other embellishments. You could even add some glitter for a little extra sparkle.
Glue a plastic spider or two to the skulls for a spooky touch.
For a fun activity, try painting the sticks with glow-in-the-dark paint. Then turn off all the lights and watch them glow! Or glue small bits of glow sticks to the crafts.
Another idea would be to make them into magnets by glueing a magnet to the back. Or, you could turn them into keychains by adding a key ring.
The possibilities are endless!
Ideas for Decorating with these Dracula & Skull Crafts
Once you’ve made your craft stick Dracula & Skulls, there are endless possibilities for decorating with them. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Hang them from the ceiling or in a doorway using clear fishing line.
- Attach them to pumpkins, mason jars, lanterns or other Halloween decorations.
- Use them as party favors or placeholders by writing each guest’s name on a skull.
- Scatter them around the house or on your mantel for a fun and festive touch.
No matter how you decide to use them, these craft stick Dracula & Skulls are sure to be a hit! So gather up your supplies and get ready to have some fun!
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- Mummy treat jars
- Bat and ghost Halloween decorations with craft sticks
Whether you’re looking for a fun activity to do with the kids or just want to save some money on your Halloween decorations, these popsicle stick Halloween crafts are perfect for you! With just a few supplies from the dollar store, you can make these cute and festive dollar store Halloween decor ideas that are sure to impress. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get crafting!
What do you need to make these Dollar Tree Halloween crafts?
Using simple supplies from the Dollar Store, create these cute but spooky DIY Halloween decorations with the kiddos in just 30 minutes.
- Craft Sticks, Jumbo
- Wiggle Eyes
- Craft Foam, Black, Red, White
- Black Permanent Marker
- Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
- Acrylic Craft Paint – Purple, White, Ivory (spray paint would make the process a bit faster)
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Pencil
- CRAFT STICK DRACULA & SKULL PATTERNS available
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Instructions to make this dollar store Halloween craft
STEP ONE
Gather all supplies. To create Dracula and the Skull, line up five jumbo craft sticks for each, on your work surface. Using scissors, trim additional jumbo craft sticks to the width of Dracula and the Skull and attach with a glue gun and glue sticks.
TIP: You can use liquid craft glue for this project, but you will have to wait for it to dry.
Basecoat the craft stick Skull with a combination of white and ivory acrylic craft paint. Basecoat the craft stick Dracula with Purple acrylic craft paint. Let dry, and apply a second coat, if necessary.
STEP TWO
Draw a circle around the top of the craft stick Skull. Carefully trim the outside left and outside right of the jumbo craft sticks with a pair of scissors. Then trim the circle with a pair of scissors.
STEP THREE
Print, and cut out the CRAFT STICK DRACULA & SKULL template. Trace the Skull eyes and nose onto black craft foam with a pencil. Cut out with scissors. Attach the features to the Skull with a glue gun and glue sticks.
Draw a rectangular grid with a permanent black marker for the Skull mouth. Round the bottom and top corners for the grid to create teeth.
STEP FOUR
Trace Dracula’s hair and cape onto black craft foam with a pencil. Trace Dracula’s teeth onto white craft foam. Then trace Dracula’s bow tie onto red craft foam. Cut out all patterns with scissors.
Attach two wiggle eyeballs, hair, cape, and bow tie to craft stick Dracula with a glue gun and glue sticks.
Draw two eyebrows and a curved mouth with a permanent black marker, and then attach two white craft foam teeth with a glue gun and glue sticks.
STEP FIVE
Paint one jumbo craft stick with purple acrylic craft paint. From the rounded ends, cut two sections that are 2” long each.
Attach at an angle to the right and left back of Dracula’s head to create ears with a glue gun and glue sticks.
With these easy tips, you’ll be able to make your own unique decor for your Halloween party in no time! So gather up your supplies from your local dollar store or make a purchase online here and get ready to create some fun Halloween decorations! They’ll make your spooky costumes and party even more impressive!
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Dracula and skull Dollar Tree Halloween crafts
Materials
- Craft Sticks Jumbo
- Wiggle Eyes
- Craft Foam Black, Red, White
- Black Permanent Marker –
- Acrylic Craft Paint – Purple White, Ivory
Tools
- scissors
- Pencil
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
Instructions
- Gather all supplies. To create Dracula and the Skull, line up five jumbo craft sticks for each, on your work surface. Using scissors, trim additional jumbo craft sticks to the width of Dracula and the Skull and attach with a glue gun and glue sticks.
- Basecoat the craft stick Skull with a combination of white and ivory acrylic craft paint. Basecoat the craft stick Dracula with Purple acrylic craft paint. Let dry, and apply a second coat, if necessary.
- Draw a circle around the top of the craft stick Skull. Carefully trim the outside left and outside right of the jumbo craft sticks with a pair of scissors. Then trim the circle with a pair of scissors.
- Download, print, and cut out the CRAFT STICK DRACULA & SKULL PATTERNS. Trace the Skull eyes and nose onto black craft foam with a pencil. Cut out with scissors. Attach the features to the Skull with a glue gun and glue sticks. Draw a rectangular grid with a permanent black marker for the Skull mouth. Round the bottom and top corners for the grid to create teeth.
- Trace Dracula’s hair and cape onto black craft foam with a pencil. Trace Dracula’s teeth onto white craft foam. Trace Dracula’s bow tie onto red craft foam. Cut out all patterns with scissors. Attach two wiggle eyes, hair, cape, and bow tie to craft stick Dracula with a glue gun and glue sticks.
- Draw two eyebrows and a curved mouth with a permanent black marker, and then attach two white craft foam teeth with a glue gun and glue sticks.
- Paint one jumbo craft stick with purple acrylic craft paint. From the rounded ends, cut two sections that are 2” long each.
- Attach at an angle to the right and left back of Dracula’s head to create ears with a glue gun and glue sticks.
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