20+ Toilet Paper Tube Crafts For Halloween That Are Too Cute To Throw Away

Before you throw away another empty toilet paper tube, put it inside a craft box.

I know they don't look like much at first, but add paint, paper, googly eyes, and a little imagination and suddenly you have an entire Halloween monster family.

These crafts are also helpful when you want something affordable to do with children during October.

You don't need an expensive craft kit, and most of the materials may already be somewhere inside your home.

Some of these toilet paper tube crafts can be used as decorations, while others become toys, party favors, or glowing Halloween displays.

So, start collecting those empty rolls because we are about to make them look much more interesting.

20 Easy Toilet Paper Tube Crafts for Halloween

1. Little Frankenstein Monsters

@ourkidthings

Paint the tubes green and give each Frankenstein a different face.

Add black paper hair, marker stitches, and small cardboard bolts on both sides of the head. 

You can make them look angry, confused, or strangely happy.

A full line of little Frankensteins will look adorable across a shelf.

See: 15 Frankenstein Themed Halloween Party Ideas That're Spooky And Fun

2. Glowing Jack-O’-Lantern Luminaries

@beckyprice

Paint the tubes orange before cutting out triangle eyes and crooked pumpkin mouths.

Place a flameless tea light inside each one and watch the faces glow.

Please don't use a real candle because cardboard and fire are obviously not the Halloween surprise we are looking for.

3. Black Bat Garland

@trudy

Flatten the tubes slightly, cut them into bat shapes, and paint everything black.

String the finished bats across a mantel, doorway, or classroom wall. 

Leaving the wings slightly bent will make them look like they are moving.

4. Tiny Mummy Tubes

@helenpark

Wrap each toilet roll in white gauze or strips of tissue paper, leaving a small gap for two very worried googly eyes.

5. Witch Hat Decorations

@milenaconforti

Turn black-painted tubes into small witch hats using pointed cardboard cones.

Purple, green, or orange paper ribbons around the base will make each one feel more finished.

You can also tuck a few sweets inside and use them as Halloween party favors.

6. Vampire Tube Figures

@marieflowers

A red paper cape is all a black-painted tube needs to become a dramatic little vampire.

Add pale fangs, slick black hair, and wide eyes that look suspiciously innocent.

7. Creepy Window Eyeballs

@collapse_of_loki

Cut eye shapes into the tubes and paint around them in white, green, or red.

Place glow sticks or flameless lights behind the openings before arranging them on the windowsill.

From outside, it will look like several pairs of eyes are watching the house.

Creepy? 

Yes. 

Difficult? 

Not at all.

8. Tissue Paper Ghost Trio

@tinathomas

Paint three tubes white, draw different ghost faces, and glue flowing tissue paper beneath them.

Display the ghosts at different heights so they look like they are floating together.

9. Skeleton Finger Puppets

@elianasantos

Cut the tubes into smaller sections that can fit comfortably over a finger.

Paint them black and add thin white skeleton bones. 

Children can use several at once to create a dancing skeleton hand.

It is weird but also very Halloween. 

10. Mini Haunted House Village

@portiastarks

Paint each tube to look like a different haunted building.

Add crooked windows, tiny doors, sharp roofs, and paper chimneys. 

You can even cut openings into the houses and place flameless lights behind them.

Arrange the complete village along a fireplace or shelf with small pumpkins between the buildings.

This craft takes longer than some of the others, but the result is worth displaying all month.

12. Werewolf Tubes

@angelamilnes

Cover the cardboard in brown paper, yarn, felt, or small pieces of faux fur.

Add pointed ears, sharp teeth, and large yellow eyes.

The more uneven the fur looks, the better, because I don't think werewolves are known for having perfect hairstyles.

13. Black Cat Decorations

@dubravka1539

Paint the tubes black and glue pointed ears at the top.

Pipe cleaner or painted whiskers and a curved paper tail will give each cat plenty of personality.

15. Feathered Owl Tubes

@hibou

Fold the top of each tube inward to create two pointed owl ears, then decorate the body with layers of tissue paper feathers.

17. Candy Corn Place Cards

@teachsecondgrad

Paint each tube with white, orange, and yellow stripes.

Write your guests’ names on small cards and tuck them into the top for a simple Halloween table setting.

18. Rustic Scarecrow Tubes

@neidjabezerra

Wrap the cardboard in burlap or brown paper and add raffia hair beneath a small paper hat.

Draw a stitched mouth, rosy cheeks, and a triangle nose to complete the face.

These scarecrows are less frightening and more autumn-looking, which makes them perfect for anyone who prefers cute Halloween decorations.

Display them beside mini pumpkins, dried leaves, and pinecones.

19. Mini Witch Broomsticks

@diyscraftsy

Wrap pieces of cardboard tube around small twigs, tie them with twine, and fan out the ends to create tiny rustic broomsticks.

20. Glow-in-the-Dark Monster Lights

@pinterest.com

In the tubes, put glow-in-the-dark sticks and cut out different monster eyes.

Use jagged eyebrows, uneven pupils, and sharp mouths so every monster has its own face.

Place flameless lights inside and line them across a dark hallway for a glowing Halloween surprise.

Conclusion

Who knew an empty toilet paper roll could become this many Halloween decorations?

You can create monsters, lanterns, puppets, party favors, or even an entire haunted village without buying a complicated craft kit.

And these ideas don't need to look completely perfect.

A crooked smile or uneven mummy wrapping usually makes the finished craft look even cuter.

Choose two or three projects for a simple October craft afternoon, or collect plenty of tubes and make the entire list.

Just remember to use flameless lights inside all cardboard lanterns.

Loved these toilet paper tube crafts for Halloween? Check out other Halloween craft ideas below and share this post with someone who keeps throwing their tubes away. :)

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20 College Halloween Party Ideas For Costumes, Drinks, Music, And Late-Night Chaos

College Halloween is not just one evening.

It is choosing costumes in the group chat, getting ready in somebody's small room, taking 200 pictures, losing half the group, and somehow ending the night eating snacks while still wearing fake blood.

And honestly? 

That is what makes it fun.

Your outfit does not need to cost a lot, and your apartment does not need to look like a professionally designed haunted house.

You just need a good costume idea, music people will dance to, a few Halloween decorations, and enough food to stop everyone from ordering something expensive at midnight.

This list has a little bit of everything, including outfits, makeup, party decor, food, and those morning-after moments nobody posts.

20 College Halloween Party Ideas That Deserve a Place in the Group Chat

1. Choose a Classic Duo Costume

@gia

A duo costume is perfect when you want something recognizable without organizing an entire group.

Choose characters, celebrities, opposites, or two things that naturally belong together.

It is even better when the costume makes sense without needing a ten-minute explanation.

You should see: 23+ Unique Duo Halloween Costume Ideas To Try This Year

2. Try Neon Face Paint

@aleexandraerikss0n

UV face paint looks normal enough while you are getting ready and then completely changes under blacklights.

Use it around your eyes, across your cheekbones, or as part of a skeleton design.

Just check that the product is meant for skin before putting it everywhere.

3. Build a Costume From Your Closet

@meagan

Look inside your wardrobe before spending money on something you may wear once.

A black dress can become a witch, vampire, cat, or mysterious movie character. 

An oversized shirt, boots, sunglasses, or ripped jeans can also lead to plenty of last-minute ideas.

Sometimes the costume just needs one strong accessory to look intentional.

4. Set Up the Pregame Properly

@neelam

Black and orange cups, a few pumpkins, fairy lights, and one decent playlist can turn an ordinary dorm or apartment into the official meeting place.

Keep the setup easy because the room will not stay neat for long.

5. Make Spooky Drinks

@yogendra

Use dark juices, colored syrups, frozen berries, and Halloween candy to create red, orange, purple, or black drinks.

A strange name always makes the drink feel more exciting too.

Keep non-alcoholic choices available, and alcohol should only be served to guests who are legally allowed to drink.

Also, dry ice belongs in a controlled display and not floating around inside somebody's cup.

6. Commit to a Group Costume

@juliasasu

A group costume looks AMAZING when everybody stays committed.

Choose one theme and give each person a different character or variation so the outfits coordinate without being identical.

The biggest challenge is not the costume itself; it is getting six people to agree before Halloween night. Good luck. 

7. Reinvent the Cat Costume

@itssimplymeli

The cat costume returns every year because it is easy and it works.

Give it more personality with dramatic eyeliner, textured clothing, long gloves, silver jewelry, or a different color palette.

Nobody said every cat had to wear the same black bodysuit and ears.

8. Decorate the Apartment on a Budget

@luxelifediana

Cheap cobwebs can cover a lot of empty space, especially around shelves, doors, and windows.

Add thrifted candleholders, paper bats, old bottles, and two or three pumpkins.

Dim lighting will hide what the decorating budget could not fix.

You'll love: 15+ Indoor Halloween Party Decorations That Make Your Home Feel Spooky

9. Coordinate a Couples Costume

@angiespins

A couples costume can be cute, creepy, funny, or completely unserious.

Choose an idea that both people actually like because one excited person dragging an annoyed partner through the party is not the look.

Simple costumes can still work when the colors and accessories clearly match.

See more: 22+ Hottest Couples Halloween Costumes Ideas You'll Love

10. Go Bold With Halloween Makeup

@frr_sanaa

Halloween is the perfect excuse to take eyeliner further than you normally would.

Try smoky eyes, dark lips, face gems, drawn stitches, or a graphic design around one eye.

You can wear basic clothing and let the makeup become the entire costume.

This is especially useful when you spent all your costume money on everything except the actual costume.

11. Make the Playlist Before Guests Arrive

@cadencvh

Do not wait until the room is full before deciding what everyone should listen to.

Mix Halloween classics with current party songs, throwbacks, and a few tracks everybody knows.

The playlist should become less spooky and more danceable as the night goes on.

Nobody needs five hours of haunted sound effects.

12. Wear a Pun Costume

@pinterest.com

Punny costumes are ideal for people who enjoy confusing everyone for a few seconds.

Become a ceiling fan, a social butterfly, a formal apology, or another joke you can build from simple items.

Yes, you may have to explain it repeatedly.

That is unfortunately part of the costume.

See more costumes: 20+ Hottest College Halloween Costumes Ideas To Copy

13. Mix Glitter With Gore

@leiastevanatto

Fake wounds are frightening, while glitter is pretty, so obviously they should meet.

Add holographic glitter around fake scratches, bruised eye makeup, or a dramatic dark lip.

It is strange, messy, and exactly the kind of Halloween makeup that photographs well under party lighting.

Use cosmetic glitter near the face, not craft glitter.

See more: 15+ Easy Halloween Makeup Ideas That’ll Steal The Show

14. Pick a Pop Culture Costume

@shiftinathy

Choose a character, meme, celebrity moment, or entertainment reference people currently recognize.

These costumes can be very easy because one outfit, hairstyle, or prop may be enough.

Just make sure the reference is still understandable by the time Halloween arrives. 

The internet moves very fast. 

15. Think About How the Costume Photographs

@katie

A costume can look great in the mirror and disappear completely inside a dark party.

Choose colors and details that will still be visible under low lighting.

Reflective accessories, bright makeup, metallic fabric, and bold shapes usually photograph better than tiny details nobody can see.

Most importantly, take the pictures before the outfit and makeup begin fighting for survival.

16. Prepare a Midnight Snack Table

@angelinacorvere

People will eventually become hungry, no matter how good the music is.

Serve mummy hot dogs, chips, pizza slices, cookies, cake, and other food that does not require careful plating.

Keep everything easy to grab.

The midnight snack station may quietly become more popular than the dance floor, and I completely understand.

17. Bring Back a Horror Movie Character

@pereirachagassamile

Freddy, Jason, Ghostface, vampires, and creepy dolls remain popular because people recognize them immediately.

You can recreate the original look or give the character a more fashionable version.

One strong mask or prop will usually do most of the work for you.

18. Focus on the Accessories

@baybay8d

The smallest pieces can save a basic costume.

Fishnet tights, gloves, boots, fake jewelry, a wig, hat, belt, or dramatic sunglasses can turn normal clothes into a full look.

Lay everything out before getting ready because realizing you forgot the main accessory after leaving is painful.

19. Choose a Throwback Decade

@dayanamarquardt

Pick the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, or early 2000s and dress like the entire group accidentally traveled through time.

Use the hairstyles, makeup, colors, and accessories from the decade instead of relying on one item.

The photos will be loud, colorful, and probably slightly embarrassing in the best way.

More: 15+ 70s Halloween Party Ideas For A Groovy Spooky Night

20. Accept the Morning-After Costume

@cutetips4you

There is always that one person drinking coffee the next morning with yesterday's eyeliner, one false eyelash, and part of the costume still on.

At that point, take the picture.

It is the natural conclusion to college Halloween and possibly the most honest outfit of the entire weekend.

Conclusion

College Halloween does not need to be perfect to become memorable.

Half the fun is getting ready together, changing costume ideas at the last minute, and trying to keep a group of friends in one place.

Start with an outfit you feel good wearing, add makeup that can survive a few hours, and take your pictures early.

For hosts, focus on music, lighting, easy snacks, and enough room for guests to move around safely.

Nobody will remember whether every decoration matched.

They will remember the costumes, the funniest pictures, the songs everybody screamed, and who was still wearing vampire teeth at breakfast.

So, choose the group costume, make the playlist, and please eat something before the party starts.

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25 Halloween House Party Ideas That Will Make Your Home Look Wickedly Good

Halloween is the one time you can make your entire house look abandoned and still invite people over proudly.

Cobwebs across the furniture? 

Perfect.

A strange message written on the bathroom mirror? 

Even better.

The beautiful thing about hosting a Halloween house party is that you don't need a massive venue or expensive decorations.

You can use the entrance, living room, kitchen, bathroom, and backyard to create different spooky moments throughout the house.

Food and music are important, of course, but the atmosphere is what will make your party memorable.

So, dim those bright lights, bring out the pumpkins, and let us turn your innocent-looking home into somewhere your guests may be slightly afraid to enter.

Halloween House Party Ideas

1. Transform the Entryway Into a Haunted Foyer

@finnmcghie

Your entrance should give guests a little warning about what is waiting inside.

Place black candleholders, skulls, pumpkins, and thick cobwebs around the doorway. You can also cover a nearby table with dark fabric and add a flickering lantern.

It doesn't need to be overcrowded; one creepy corner can already set the mood.

2. Serve Drinks From a Smoking Cauldron Bar

@isabelmoyer

A large black cauldron filled with colorful punch will quickly become the main attraction at your drinks table.

Use green, purple, or deep red drinks and place glow cubes around the station.

For a smoky effect, keep dry ice in a separate display container or have someone experienced handle it safely because it should never be swallowed.

3. Make a Candy Corn Grazing Board

@annettefrawley

Mix candy corn, cheese, crackers, dark chocolate, grapes, spiced nuts, and orange-colored treats on one large board for an easy Halloween spread.

More: 17+ Spooky Halloween Charcuterie Board Ideas You Need To Try

4. Cover the Ceiling With Bats

@tanyagarner

I love Halloween decorations that make guests look up and immediately stop walking.

Cut bats from black paper and attach them to the ceiling at different heights using removable strips or clear thread.

A few bats can look cute, but an entire swarm crossing the room will be much more dramatic.

5. Create a Fortune Teller Photo Booth

@maxzh0109

Use dark velvet curtains, tarot-style cards, cushions, candles, and a glowing crystal ball to transform an empty corner.

The booth can work as a photo area, but guests can also take turns making up ridiculous fortunes.

Imagine being told you will meet a mysterious stranger near the snack table in ten minutes. 

Very believable.

6. Build a Spooky Apothecary Table

@joanwalmsley

Collect different bottles and fill them with colored water, dried herbs, beads, or plastic insects.

Add labels such as “Bottled Regret,” “Spider Venom,” or “Essence of Crow.”

Arrange everything beside old books and candlelight, and suddenly your random glass bottles look like dangerous potions.

7. Decorate With Black Pillar Candles

@corkyoscar

Clusters of black pillar candles will make a shelf, fireplace, or dining table feel instantly gothic.

Flameless candles are also a good option if people will be moving around the house all night.

8. Build a Graveyard Welcome Path

@lindal

Give your guests a creepy walk before they reach the front door.

Place lightweight tombstones along the path and add lanterns, skeleton hands, and low-lying fog.

You can write funny names or messages on the stones instead of keeping everything frightening.

“Here lies my social battery” deserves a place in the graveyard, to be honest.

9. Serve Mummy Hot Dogs

@pinideas18

Wrap strips of dough around hot dogs, bake them, and finish with two little mustard eyes.

They are simple, filling, and cute enough to balance out all the frightening decorations.

See: 15 Halloween Party Food Ideas That Are Actually Easy To Recreate

10. Project Silhouettes Onto the Curtains

@ittakestwo

Turn your windows into part of the party by placing ghost, witch, or hand silhouettes behind light-colored curtains.

When the room is lit from behind, people outside will see the shadows moving across the windows.

This can make the house look haunted before guests even come inside, which I think is worth the small setup.

11. Create a Witch Hat Centerpiece

@kelleymulick

Stack witch hats down the middle of your dining table and surround them with dark flowers, pumpkins, and tall candles.

For a less traditional color scheme, use black, gold, and deep purple instead of covering everything in bright orange.

The table will still look like Halloween, just a little richer.

12. Arrange a Midnight S’mores Station

@rachelkilbride

If you have a safe outdoor fire pit, turn it into the warmest part of the party.

Set out marshmallows, chocolate, biscuits, skewers, and blankets so everyone can make their own s’mores.

People will probably gather there naturally once the night gets cold.

13. Offer a Costume Accessories Bar

@albertosarriamasks

Not every guest will arrive in a complete costume.

Place masks, wigs, capes, sunglasses, ears, hats, and feather boas on one table so people can improve their outfits.

This also helps the friend who said they were “not dressing up” and then suddenly feels left out when everybody else looks amazing.

14. Make a Bleeding Halloween Cake

@sweetuniverse

Cover a red velvet cake with pale frosting and add dark red ganache dripping down the sides.

The messier the red drip looks, the better.

I would keep the rest of the decoration simple so the cake stays dramatic and doesn't start looking like ten different Halloween ideas fighting each other.

Serve it on a black cake stand for the full effect.

See: 15+ Halloween Party Cake Design Ideas That Look Spooky And Taste Amazing

15. Use Oversized Black and White Flowers

@annatepera

Halloween decor doesn't always need orange plastic pumpkins.

Large white flowers mixed with black leaves, branches, and dried stems can create a more elegant gothic atmosphere.

Place the arrangement somewhere visible and let it be the main decoration in that room.

16. Make a Scary Movie Blanket Zone

@allenjfilms

Cover the floor with mattresses, cushions, blankets, and bowls of popcorn before putting on a horror movie.

This is a great idea when you want the party to have a calmer section away from the music.

Allow guests to move in and out instead of making everyone sit through an entire film.

Some people came to watch the movie, while others only came to scream during the frightening parts and leave. 

17. Serve Drinks in Skull Glasses

@kimber

Even a basic red or black drink looks more exciting inside skull-shaped glassware.

Add berries, gummy worms, or dark sugar around the rim for more decoration.

Keep water and non-alcoholic drinks at the same station too because spooky hydration is still hydration.

18. Hang Spider Mason Jar Lanterns

@lucysanchez

Wrap mason jars in fake cobwebs, attach plastic spiders, and place small flameless tea lights inside.

Hang them along the porch or arrange them beside the front path for a warm but slightly creepy glow.

19. Give the Bathroom a Halloween Makeover

@smitaanshu2

Please don't decorate the entire house and then leave the bathroom looking completely normal.

Write a creepy message on the mirror using washable red lipstick or window marker. 

Add black towels, flameless candles, cobwebs, and unusual-looking soap.

You don't need to make it terrifying because guests still need to use the room comfortably.

One strange mirror message is enough to make them hurry back to the party.

20. Display a Crowd of Carved Pumpkins

@pinterest.com

Instead of using one jack-o’-lantern, place pumpkins in different sizes together.

Mix carved faces with plain painted pumpkins so the display doesn't become too busy.

Light them from within and arrange them along the stairs, fireplace, or entrance.

21. Host a Bloody Mary Brunch

@crowdedkitchen

Who said Halloween parties must start at night?

Invite friends over for a Halloween brunch and create a Bloody Mary bar with celery, olives, spicy sauces, and dramatic garnishes.

You can also serve a tomato-based mocktail version so everyone has something festive to drink.

Add dark plates and black napkins, and your daytime party will still have the right amount of Halloween mood.

You should read: How To Throw A Halloween Brunch Party That Feels Spooky And Easy

22. Hold a Costume Contest

@lisafrelier

Tell your guests about the costume contest before the party so they have time to prepare.

Create several categories instead of choosing only one winner. Funniest, scariest, most creative, and best last-minute costume should cover almost everybody.

And yes, an actual trophy will make people take this much more seriously than expected.

23. Cover the Furniture With White Sheets

@melissarobles

White sheets can make your living room look like an old abandoned house within minutes.

They also protect the furniture from makeup, food, and drinks, so this decoration is doing two jobs at once.

Add fog or dim lighting and the room will belong to the ghosts for the night.

24. Decorate With Black Velvet Pumpkins

@pinterest.com

Black velvet pumpkins are perfect if you want Halloween decor that feels soft, dark, and slightly luxurious.

Arrange them beside gold candleholders or stack different sizes across the mantel.

No bright plastic decoration is required here.

25. Fill the Room With Red Lighting

@kathleenfarrell

Replacing your regular lighting with red bulbs can completely change the party without adding another decoration.

The shadows become darker, the costumes look more dramatic, and every photo gets that strange horror movie glow.

Use the red lighting in one main room rather than everywhere so guests can still see what they are eating in the kitchen.

You'll also love: 15+ Indoor Halloween Party Decorations That Make Your Home Feel Spooky

Conclusion

A good Halloween house party is all about giving guests something different to notice in every part of the home.

The entrance can feel like a graveyard, the living room can become a haunted lounge, and the kitchen can hold all the creepy snacks.

You don't need to use all 25 ideas either.

Choose a dramatic lighting style, two or three large decorations, an interesting food table, and one activity that suits your guests.

Once the music is playing and everybody arrives in costume, the house will start feeling complete.

In summary, make it dark, make it strange, and please don't forget to decorate the bathroom. 

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