Create a Craft Stick Happy Halloween Sign This Spooky Season!
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Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a DIY newbie, this project is perfect for adding a touch of spooky charm to your Halloween decor.
Simple enough to do with kids or friends, it’s a great activity for anyone looking to celebrate the season creatively.
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The printable tutorial card is towards the end of this page. We recommend reading through the blog post so you don’t miss any of our tips and ideas!
Level: Easy
Active Time: 30 mins + drying time
Kid Friendly: Yes. Some assistance may be required.
Craft Stick Happy Halloween Sign
It’s nearly Halloween, and the excitement of decorating and preparing for the festivities is growing!
Our craft stick Happy Halloween sign is an ideal project for a family crafting night, a school classroom project, or even a fun addition to a Halloween Party.
Not only is it a delightful way to spend time with your loved ones, but it also results in a charming decoration that can be used year after year or given as a thoughtful, handmade gift.
Be sure to check out all of our Halloween Crafts and other Halloween ideas in our annual Crafty October series.
Materials & Tools Used in This Craft
The materials and tools needed for this project have been linked to Amazon below for your convenience. The quantities are on the craft tutorial card at the end of this post.
- Jumbo Craft Sticks—These (approx.) 6″/15cm long sticks form the base of your sign.
- Wooden Words—These come in various sizes and words. We used Happy Halloween here, but you could use any word or switch them out!
- Ribbon—Provides a finishing touch with a decorative bow; choose colors that complement your Halloween theme.
- Natural Jute Twine—used for hanging your sign; gives it a rustic appeal.
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks—If crafting with kids, opt for a low-temp glue gun for added safety.
- Acrylic Craft Paints—We used black, yellow, orange, and brown paints, but feel free to use any color you like.
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Paintbrush—your tool for applying and blending paint on craft sticks and wooden words.
- Baby Wipes—Or a wet paper towel to create a distressed paint effect.
Where Can I Get Cheap Craft Supplies?
This budget-friendly craft uses supplies you may already have or can purchase cheaply at a dollar store (or local equivalent).
Check out your local dollar stores like Dollar Tree if you’re in the USA. If you’re in the UK, the Poundshop, The Range, Wilko, and Baker Ross are great places to shop for cheap and inexpensive craft supplies. To the rest of the world reading this—we’re sorry we don’t know every cheap store out there, but please do hunt the ones out in your location for crafting bargains!
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Craft Stick Happy Halloween Sign Tutorial Card
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Craft Stick Happy Halloween Sign
Materials
- Jumbo Craft Sticks
- Wooden Words
- Black and White Gingham Ribbon
- Natural Jute Twine
TOOLS
- Acrylic Craft Paint Black, Yellow, Orange, Brown
- Ruler
- Baby Wipe or Wet Paper Towel
Instructions
- To create the sign, line up eight jumbo craft sticks vertically on your work surface. With a glue gun, attach two additional craft sticks horizontally to the top and bottom. Flip the sign over and glue two more craft sticks to match the ones on the front.
- Lightly basecoat the craft stick sign with black paint. Wipe off the excess with a baby wipe or wet paper towel. This will allow the grain of the wood to show through. Set aside to dry.
- Paint the Happy Halloween section of the wooden word with yellow paint. Let dry, and apply a second coat, if necessary.
- Paint the Jack-o'-lantern orange and the stem brown.
- Measure and cut a 10"/25cm length of twine. Attach it to the back of the craft stick sign with a glue gun and glue sticks. Tie an 8"/20cm length of ribbon into a bow. Set it aside
- Glue the painted Happy Halloween words and the bow to the front of the sign. Trim any long ribbon ends with scissors.
- Display where desired, and Happy Halloween!
Notes
Handy Tips & More Ideas
- Switch It Up—If you bought a pack of words for this project, you can change them out by securing them to the signboard with Velcro Dots (hook and loop dots). Ensure you place them in the correct place on all the words to match the ones on the board.
- Pre-Paint the Craft Sticks—If you’re crafting with a group and pressed for time, paint the craft sticks in advance. This ensures they are dry and ready to go when it’s time to assemble the base of the sign. Alternatively, use Acrylic Paint Pens, which will dry more quickly.
- Pre-Cut Ribbon and Twine—Another time-saving step.
- Use Liquid Glue for Safety—For younger children, swap the glue gun for liquid craft glue. It may take longer to dry, but it’s safer for little hands.
- Get Creative with Colors—While bright orange, purple, and green are classic Halloween colors, feel free to mix it up! Try metallic paints or even Glow-in-the-Dark Paints for an extra spooky effect.
- Mix Paint Colors for a Custom Look—Experiment by mixing shades of acrylic paint to achieve unique Halloween colors like spooky purples or eerie greens. Add a bit of white to make the colors lighter or a touch of black to make them darker.
- Add Glitter for a Magical Touch—Sprinkle glitter on the sign after painting for an enchanted sparkle. Just make sure the paint is still wet to ensure the glitter sticks. Alternatively, use Glitter Glue Pens to add detail to the bottles.
- Seal the Paint for Durability—Protect the painted sign with a clear sealant like Mod Podge. This makes it more durable, especially if you plan to use them as long-term decorations.
- Customize with Embellishments—Use craft foam, stickers, sequins, and other embellishments to add your style to the sign.