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Recycled Leaf Witch Craft for Kids and DIY Boo Bags

2 Fall Crafts to Keep those Little Hands Busy Before Halloween

By Kelly Caruso October 24, 2022

Are you looking for some easy DIY crafts and activities to do with your kiddos this week? Check out these 2 ideas from local South Hills mama Kelly Caruso!


Kelly Caruso is a local South Hills mother of 2 and pediatric occupational therapist with experience in working in a variety of different settings including medical, inpatient rehabilitation school-based and outpatient settings. Follow her on Instagram @Kellcaruso for ideas and inspiration on educational activities, crafts, sensory play and food art.


Recycled leaf witch craft 





What you’ll need: 

  • Brown Paper bag 
  • Green paint 
  • Construction paper 
  • Google eyes 
  • Leaves 

How to: 

  • Collect leaves outside 
  • Paint brown paper bag green 
  • Add, hair, hat etc 
    • To work on scissor skills depending on your child’s age, you can have them snip paper for the hair, or cut along a straight line  
  • Place leaves into the bag and staple shut 
  • For extra fun, make spooky potion using food coloring, water and glitter





DIY Boo Bags 





What you’ll need: 

  • White paper bags ( Dollar Tree) 
  • Black construction paper 

How to: 

  • Cut out x3 circle shapes and glue onto bag

Not sure what to do with a Boo Bag? Check out this article and don't forget to snag your free Boo Bag printable!


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