Halloween is one of the few times my children are given sweets. It’s not that I stop them from having them at other times it’s just that I do not really buy them. I love nothing better when the days get shorter and the nights are so dark than to craft with the children. For me Halloween is the start of the build up until Christmas.
Halloween sweet cones are perfect for Halloween parties, just fun for or even to use as a Trick or Treat bag. Over at Party Delights they have 4 FREE printable Halloween designs to add to your cones (check out the blog post to download them).
They are really simple to make and great for fine motor development, hand-eye co-ordination, following instructions and patience (the boys did really well not to eat the sweets straight away!)
Make a handle by attaching some ribbon (you can use string or wool if you have no ribbon). It suggests glue but again we used staples.
It was really simple and the boys needed minimal help (there’s a tricky bit to cut at the bottom of the cone). I love how it appealed to a variety of ages (my boys are ages 5, 7, 11 and 17) – yes even the Teen got involved. That’s the beauty of sweets I guess!
What do you have planned for Halloween? Do you go Trick or Treating? Have a party?
I received all I needed to make Halloween Cones from Party Delights. All words and opinions are my own.