Looking for a simple and spooky craft to celebrate Halloween? This paper plate spider’s web is the perfect combination of fun, creativity, and just a little creepiness! It’s easy enough for young kids to make, inexpensive for group projects, and versatile enough to fit into classroom lessons about spiders, storytelling, or even Eric Carle’s The Very Busy Spider.
The best part? You can use whatever supplies you already have on hand — but orange and purple make a perfect Halloween combo!
What You’ll Need
Here’s what was used to make the paper plate spider’s web shown above. Feel free to swap in your own colors and materials — creativity is always welcome!
- Black paper plate
- Orange yarn
- Craft glue
- Scissors
- Hole punch
- Black pom pom
- Purple chenille stem (pipe cleaner)
- Googly eyes
How to Make a Paper Plate Spider’s Web
- Prepare the Plate
Start by cutting out the center of your paper plate. Leave about half an inch to one inch around the edge. Adults should handle this step, as it’s easiest to use a craft or razor knife. - Punch the Holes
Using a hole punch, make holes around the inner circle of the plate. For a medium plate, 12 holes work perfectly. Think of it like a clock face — start at 12, 3, 6, and 9, then fill in between each section. - Create the Web
Cut about two yards of yarn (around six feet). Wrap a small piece of tape around one end of the yarn to make a stiff tip (aglet) — just like a shoelace — to help with threading. Kids can now weave the yarn through the holes in any pattern they like to create their spider web. When finished, tie a knot at the back, leaving a few extra inches for hanging. - Make the Spider
To create the spider, cut one chenille stem into four pieces. Cross them in the middle to form eight legs, then glue a black pom pom on top. Add two googly eyes for personality!
Tip: If you’re short on time, plastic spiders from the dollar store work just as well.
Whether you hang it in the classroom or display it at home, this paper plate spider’s web makes a charming Halloween decoration that’s equal parts spooky and sweet!
