Easy Dollar Store Halloween Craft for Kids with Tacky Glue

Embrace the spirit of Halloween with inexpensive crafts you can make with Aleene’s! This easy Halloween craft for kids by Creative Living with Lynn Lilly will show you how to use Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue to create a sparkling Halloween wand. Head to your local dollar store for some Tacky Glue and a few inexpensive craft supplies, then get ready to add a touch of magic to your Halloween with Aleene’s!

Supplies needed:

Supplies for Dollar Store Halloween Craft for Kids

Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue

Assorted ribbons and trims

Bauble ornament

Wooden dowel

Rhinestones

Washi tape

Step 1: Remove bauble cap and insert dowel

Remove bauble cap and insert dowel

To start this easy Halloween craft, carefully remove the cap from your bauble ornament. For this project, Lynn Lilly is using purple glitter baubles to make a magical Halloween wand! Insert a wooden dowel into the opening.

Step 2: Wrap the dowel with washi tape

Wrap the dowel with washi tape

Wrap the wooden dowel with washi tape. This easy Halloween craft uses spooky spiderweb patterned tape, but you can use any color or pattern that catches your eye!

Step 3: Glue ribbons and trims to dowel

Glue ribbon and trims to dowel

Use an assortment of ribbons and trims to add a custom flair to this easy Halloween craft! Apply a small amount of Tacky Glue to the dowel where it meets the ornament, place your desired ribbons and trims, then press firmly to secure. Apply more glue as needed. For a stylish finishing touch, use the ribbons to create a bow and add it to your wand!

Step 4: Glue rhinestones to bauble

Glue rhinestones to bauble

Personalize this easy Halloween craft by adding colorful rhinestones! Apply a small amount of Tacky Glue to the back of each rhinestone, then allow your little one to place the rhinestones onto the bauble as desired.

Step 5: Let dry and enjoy!

Easy Dollar Store Halloween Craft for Kids with Tacky Glue

Once the glue has dried completely, this easy Halloween craft is ready to enjoy. Tap into the spirit of the season and create more Halloween magic with your custom wand!

What other easy Halloween crafts for kids will you create with Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue? Show us your spooky projects and tag us on social media @aleenesDIY! 

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