Making spider crafts is a fantastic way to explore these fun and fascinating creatures. Spiders are amazing. There’s no need to be scared of them, especially when they can inspire so much creativity!
Did you know that some spiders can produce up to seven different types of silk, each for a different purpose? They’re fascinating, diverse, sometimes beautiful creatures.
With such cool facts, it’s no wonder spider crafts for kids are so much fun.
Whether it’s spinning a web, making handprint spiders, or creating easy paper spider crafts, these activities are a great way to keep young kids entertained and engaged especially as the Halloween season approaches.
Using everyday craft supplies like pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and black paint, these spider crafts offer a great way to develop fine motor skills while having a ton of fun.
So, gather your craft supplies and let’s dive into some creepy-crawly fun!
15 Cool Spider Crafts
1- Printable Spider Coloring Sheet – 3D Spider Craft by Messy Little Monster
This 3D spider craft is an easy and fun way to keep young children entertained. With just a free printable template, your kids can color, cut, and glue together their very own paper spider craft. It’s a perfect activity for Halloween crafts or any day when you need a quick, creative way to keep them busy.
2- Spider Paper Plate Craft by Easy Peasy and Fun
Get tangled up in fun with this spider paper plate craft, a simple spider craft that kids of all ages will enjoy. It’s an easy peasy project that’s perfect for Halloween season crafting.
3- Spider Handprint Craft by The Best Ideas for Kids
Use black glue to create a spooky spider web, then add a creepy-crawly handprint spider. This spider craft is not just fun but also a great way to work on fine motor skills. It’s a fantastic fun project that can be stored with Halloween decorations for years to come.
4- Painted Spider Rock by Mommy Made That
Get your kids’ creative juices flowing with this painted spider rock craft. It’s a budget-friendly and easy craft that uses simple materials like rocks, black paint, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and glue sticks. Kids will love making their own colorful spiders to decorate the front door or garden.
5- Pipe Cleaner Spider Craft by Mom Wife Busy Life
Quick and simple to make, these adorable pipe cleaner spiders will be a hit with your little ones. With just a few craft supplies young children can create their own species of spiders.
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6- Toilet Paper Roll Pipe Cleaner Spiders by Simple Everyday Mom
Turn toilet paper rolls into creative, personalized spider crafts. This easy spider craft allows kids to use their imagination to make each spider unique, using pipe cleaner legs, googly eyes, and a lot of fun. It’s a perfect craft for a spooky season activity or a spider unit study.
8- Pine Cone Spiders by Fireflies & Mud Pies
Collect pine cones on a nature walk and turn them into cute spider crafts! This nature spider craft combines outdoor fun with creative indoor crafting. Use pipe cleaners and googly eyes to give your pine cones some personality, making this a fantastic fun project for younger kids.
9- Cupcake Liner Spider Craft by Our Kid Things
Transform ordinary cupcake liners into a colorful spider craft. This simple spider craft is a great way to get kids involved in creative Halloween crafts. It’s creepy, crawly, and oh-so-colorful.
10- Climbing Popsicle Stick Spider Craft by Kids Craft Room
These homemade popsicle stick spiders are not only a fun spider craft project, but they also double as a toy. Kids will enjoy pulling the strings to make their colorful spiders climb up and down. It’s a great craft that combines creativity and play, perfect for kids of all ages.
11- Black Glue Spider Web Art by Taming Little Monsters
Let your kids’ imaginations run wild with this black glue spider web art project. It’s an easy spider craft that helps develop fine motor skills while creating a spooky spider web craft. The end result is a piece of spider art that kids will be proud to display on the bulletin board or as a Halloween decoration.
12- Spooky Spider Craft by Two Kids and a Coupon
Check out this adorable spooky spider craft for kids. Grab a cup from a cardboard egg holder, gather some paint, googly eyes, and pipe cleaners, and let the creativity flow.
13- Paper Plate Spider Craft by Living Life & Learning
Looking for a fun and budget-friendly spider craft? Try making these adorable paper plate spiders. With just a few supplies, such as paper plates, scissors, and colored craft papers, kids can create a whole bunch of these creepy crawlies.
14- Paper Plate Handprint Spider and Web by In the Playroom
Kids will love creating a spider and practicing their threading skills to make the web. It’s a great way to strengthen those little hand muscles while having a blast.
15- DIY Paper Spider Climber by Mombrite
Introduce your kids to endless fun with this DIY paper spider climber. Crafted from everyday household items, this interactive spider craft is sure to keep your preschoolers entertained for hours.
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These spider crafts for kids are a fantastic fun way to celebrate the spooky season. From handprint spiders to popsicle stick webs, there’s something here for every little crafter.
And as you prepare for Halloween, don’t forget to check out my 45 turkey craft ideas for kids—because when the spiders are done, Thanksgiving will be just around the corner!
Keep these spider crafts handy—pin them for later!