Bamboo to Boo: Spooky But Eco-Friendly Halloween Crafts with Eco Cheeks
Halloween is creeping around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by crafting your own spooky decorations and costumes with Eco Cheeks? Let’s make it an eco-friendly Halloween that’s frightful and uses sustainable bamboo products. We’ve brewed up six fang-tastic ideas to get you and your family ready for a sustainably spooky celebration. No tricks here—just treats for the Earth (and a lot less post-Halloween clean-up horror)!
1. Tissue Ghosts: Boo-tiful and Simple
What You’ll Need:
- Eco Cheeks unbleached tissues
- String or twine
- A marker for the face
Not only are these ghosts fun and easy to make, but they also decompose naturally, leaving no scary waste behind!
2. Mummified Mason Jars: Light Up the Night
Nothing sets the eco-friendly Halloween mood like a glowing mummy, and these mason jar lanterns do just the trick. They’re perfect for creating an eerie atmosphere without the hassle of traditional candles or synthetic decorations.
What You’ll Need:
- Eco Cheeks bamboo toilet paper or paper towels
- Mason jars
- Glue or double-sided tape
- LED tea light candles (for safety) or tea light candle
- Googly eyes (optional) or marker
How to Make Them: Take a mason jar and start wrapping it with Eco Cheeks bamboo toilet paper or paper towels, using glue or tape to secure it as you go. The more irregular the wrapping, the better – mummies are known for their 'falling apart' look! Add some googly eyes if you want to give your mummy a bit of character. Finally, pop in an LED tea light candle, and watch as your jar glows with a haunting light.
These lanterns are not just spooky but also sustainable. After Halloween, simply remove the paper and reuse the jars – no waste, all fun!
3. Bamboo Monster Bunting: Scare with Flair
Why buy a plastic bunting when you can make your own from sustainable materials? This bamboo monster bunting is a fantastic way to get creative and cut down on plastic waste. Plus, it’s fully customisable – no two monsters need to be the same!
What You’ll Need:
- Eco Cheeks bamboo toilet paper rolls
- Paints, markers, or crayons
- Scissors
- String or twine
How to Make Them: Start by flattening an Eco Cheeks toilet roll and cutting it into triangle or monster-shaped flags. Decorate each piece with spooky designs – think sharp teeth, wide eyes, and eerie patterns. Once decorated, punch holes at the top of each flag and thread them onto the string or twine. Hang your bunting across doorways, windows, or anywhere that needs a touch of Halloween spirit.
This bunting is eco-friendly and can be easily recycled when Halloween is over, making it a sustainable choice for your spooky celebrations.
4. Toilet Paper Tube Bats: Take Flight
Turn your leftover toilet paper tubes into a colony of creepy bats. These little critters are quick to make and can be hung just about anywhere to add a spooky vibe to your home.
What You’ll Need:
- Eco Cheeks bamboo toilet paper tubes
- Black paint or markers
- Black construction paper
- Googly eyes
- Glue
How to Make Them: First, paint or colour your Eco Cheeks toilet paper tube black. Next, cut out bat wings from black construction paper and glue them onto the sides of the tube. To give your bat some personality, stick on some googly eyes. Once complete, hang your bats upside down around your house – they’ll look great dangling from ceilings or nestled in corners.
These bats are not only adorable but also eco-friendly. After celebrating your eco-friendly Halloween, they can be easily recycled, so you don’t have to worry about contributing to landfill waste.
5. Eco-Friendly Trick-or-Treat Bags: Carry Your Loot in Style
Instead of using a plastic bucket or bag for trick-or-treating, why not make your own eco-friendly version? This project is perfect for kids and adults alike, and it’s a great way to reduce plastic waste.
What You’ll Need:
- Empty Eco Cheeks tissue box
- Paints or markers
- Glue or tape
- String or old fabric for handles
How to Make Them: Start by decorating your empty Eco Cheeks tissue box with Halloween designs – pumpkins, ghosts, bats, or even your name. Once decorated, attach a handle using string or old fabric. Your trick-or-treat bag is now ready to hold all your Halloween goodies and can be reused year after year. Plus, it’s completely biodegradable, so when it does wear out, you can compost it guilt-free.
6. Haunted Enter Sign: A Natural Nightmare
Create a not-so welcoming sign that’s both spooky and eco-friendly by using natural and sustainable materials and a bit of creativity.
What You’ll Need:
- Empty Eco Cheeks Carton
- Eco Cheeks bamboo toilet rolls
- Natural twine
- Dried leaves and branches
- LED lights
How to Make It: First, use the empty Eco Cheeks carton to create a frame or arch. Next, use the natural twine to attach dried leaves, branches, and other natural debris to your structure. For an extra spooky effect, use Eco Cheeks bamboo toilet rolls to create mini ghosts or bats and hang them from the frame. Finally, wind LED lights around the structure to create an eerie glow.
This haunted sign is not only creepy but also sustainable. All the materials used are either natural or compostable, so you can enjoy your spooky setup without worrying about the environmental impact.
A Green and Eco-Friendly Halloween for All
This Halloween, let’s take the opportunity to blend creativity with sustainability. By using Eco Cheeks bamboo products, you’re not just embracing the spooky spirit, but you’re also making choices that are good for the planet. These crafts and costumes are fun to make, look amazing, and most importantly, help reduce waste. So, gather your sustainable materials, get the family together, and start crafting. Who knew that being spooky could be so sustainable?
Remember, the scariest thing this Halloween isn’t the ghosts or ghouls – it’s the waste we produce. But with a bit of creativity and some bamboo, we can turn that fright into delight. Happy Halloween, Eco Cheeks family – now, let’s get crafting!