Spiders are a classic creepy crawly symbol of Halloween. Here are five simple ways to decorate pumpkins with spiders. From sparkly googly eyed spiders to pom-pom spiders, these ideas are more cute than scary. If you want to incorporate some of these eight-legged creatures into your Halloween decor, just start with a craft pumpkin and add a few simple embellishments. Check out how I incorporated these pumpkins into my Silly Spider Mantel!
These pre-painted mini wood spiders are the perfect creepy addition to your pumpkin. They are self-adhesive, so just peel and stick! One package is enough to cover a 9" foam craft pumpkin. I painted the pumpkin with white acrylic craft paint to make the spiders really pop. Display the pumpkin on top of a spider web placemat.
This pack of glittery push-in spiders make pumpkin decorating a breeze! Start with a 9" foam craft pumpkin and paint it if you like. I chose white acrylic craft paint. Then just poke the spiders into the pumpkin. The package comes with enough to decorate one pumpkin. The push-in spiders would work great on a real pumpkin too!
Have you ever thought to tattoo a pumpkin? It is a lot of fun to do! These spider tattoos come in a variety of creepy crawly designs. Just apply the tattoos to a craft pumpkin with a damp paper towel. I painted my pumpkin with bright orange craft paint before applying the tattoos.
Start by painting a craft pumpkin with white acrylic craft paint. Then wrap it with black and white baker's twine to create a web, securing with small dabs of hot glue as you go. Finish with a pom-pom spider on top. This craft kit comes with 12 spiders, so you'll have extra to decorate with. Check out this Silly Spider Mantel for ideas!
This idea is simple enough for kids to do! Just peel and stick these sparkly spider embellishments onto a pumpkin. The package comes with enough to decorate several pumpkins. You can paint the pumpkin a fun color like this bright green first.