It’s so easy to learn How to Make a Spider. If you are looking for frugal Halloween decorations, you are going to love our Homemade Large Spider Decoration.
Not only does this make a fun Halloween decoration, but this Spider is so cute and easy. You might decide to put up several in your house.
If you are throwing a Halloween Party, or simply decorating for the Halloween season, this spider is so fun and festive. It’s perfect to go with these DIY Halloween Decorations.
No need to spend tons of money buying expensive Halloween decorations to get into the Halloween spirit. You can make these cute spiders at home for very little money and fantastic fun. Trick or Treaters will love these.
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Why We Love This Recipe
This Homemade Large Spider Decoration took about 15 minutes to assemble and didn’t even come close to costing $1. You could easily make a handful of spiders for under a couple of dollars with these step-by-step instructions.
If you are looking to purchase a similar Spider decoration, you can find this Giant Hanging Black Spider. However, it is so easy to make one instead.
Let the kids help and everyone will have a blast. Making spiders for Halloween is so easy and fun and great for fine motor skills.
Materials Needed
- Black 9″ balloon (or larger)
- Black Crepe Paper
- Blue painter’s tape (so you don’t destroy the wall)
- Scraps of red and white construction paper
Find the complete list of supplies at the bottom of the page.
How to Make a Spider
Step 1. Blow up a balloon for the spider body. Use a few pieces of painter’s tape to secure to the wall.
Step 2. Tear or use scissors to cut a long strip of crepe paper. Secure one end behind the balloon. Then secure another 3-4 sections of the black paper to the wall so it looks like it bends. You’ll want to leave sections loose, so it looks like spider legs. Repeat 7 times with each fold.
Step 3. Cut out eyes to look like googly eyes and fangs. Glue them to the front of the balloon. We used just regular Elmer’s glue sticks because hot glue using a hot glue gun would pop the balloon.
Step 4. It is that simple to make this cute and very busy spider. That completes this easy craft for kids. You could also make a spider web if you have extra time.
Pro Tips
- Painter’s Tape. We recommend using painter’s tape to attach the spider to the wall. Regular tape or items such as black duct tape can damage the wall and ruin the paint.
- Pipe Cleaners. You can make itsy bitsy spiders by using black pipe cleaners for the legs. These smaller ones would be cute to put on tables and around the party.
- Colorful Spiders. You don’t have to keep with the Halloween theme of colors. You can opt to use any color you want and make colorful spiders.
- Egg Cartons. Instead of balloons, cut out sections of an empty egg carton and paint them with black paint or cover in black tissue paper to make paper spiders. You can also try making a paper plate spider for another fun paper spider craft.
- Craft Store. All of these supplies can be found at your local craft store, dollar store or online.
More Ideas for Halloween
- Halloween Slime
- 20 Fun and Free Halloween Printables
- 35 Halloween Party Appetizers Guests Will Love
- Easy Halloween Crafts for Kids
Give these Halloween spider decorations a try for Halloween. It truly is that simple to make the head and body of the spider! Please leave a comment and let me know if you tried it.
How to Make a Spider for Halloween
Equipment
- Black 9″ balloon (or larger)
- Black Crepe Paper
- Blue painter’s tape (so you don’t destroy the wall)
- Scraps of red and white construction paper
Instructions
- Blow up balloon and use a few pieces of painters tape to secure to the wall.
- Tear a long strip of crepe paper. Secure one end behind the balloon, then secure another 3-4 sections of the crepe paper to the wall. You’ll want to leave sections loose so it looks like spider legs.
- Repeat the previous step 7 times.
- Cut out eyes and fangs and glue them to the front of the balloon and you are done!
