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This torn paper spider is a fun and simple halloween craft kids will love to make! Grab our free template and some paper and this craft can be made in under 30 minutes!
Spider Craft for Kids
Get ready for some spooky fun with this adorable torn paper spider craft! This simple project is perfect for kids to enjoy during the Halloween season, and it encourages creativity and fine motor skills. Plus, it’s a great way to use up some scraps of paper you may have lying around. The torn paper effect gives the spider a fun texture that younger kids will love to create!
Even though this craft is great for Halloween, it’s also perfect year-round when paired with the classic song “The Itsy Bitsy Spider,” making it a fun activity for any time of the year!
HOW TO VIDEO:
Materials Needed To Make A Torn Paper Spider
- Black cardstock paper (torn into small pieces)
- Free Spiderweb Background Template (we use this as our background piece)
- Free Spider Template
- Googly eyes
- Pink paper (for cheeks)
- White paper (for the mouth)
- Glue stick
- Scissors
How To Make a Torn Paper Spider Craft
Step 1: Prep Your Paper Pieces
Prep your paper: Start by tearing black cardstock/construction paper into small pieces. These will form the body of your spider. Cut out 8 legs from black paper and two pink cheeks using our spider template!
Step 2: Make the Spider Body
Spider’s body: Using the circle from the free template and pencil, trace a circle onto your spider web background piece. Then, help your child glue the torn pieces of black paper inside the circle to build up the spider’s body.
Step 3: Finishing Touches
Spider legs: Cut out eight legs from black paper. Glue these around the spider’s body. I liked to tuck the edges under some of the torn pieces of paper before the glue fully dried.
Add the face: Attach googly eyes, a cute smile cut from white paper, and pink cheeks for a touch of fun!
Crafty Tips:
- Let your kids decide how “spooky” or “cute” they want their spider to be. Adding different color cheeks or even funny paper hats can personalize it even more!
- For the littlest crafters you can pre-cut the 8 legs and tear the paper.
- To make this craft even easier you can hand draw the 8 spider legs with a black sharpie or marker.
