For spooky Halloween fun, find out how to make paper bag or leaf face lanterns. Find this activity in the wonderful "The Wild City Book", courtesy of the Going Wild gang. Be sure to share your crafty creations with us, marketing@muddypuddles.com. Have fun!

 The Going Wild books are all about having fun outdoors all year round - wherever you live. They are packed with ideas for things to do in parks, gardens and even on patios and balconies.

Leafy Faces Lanterns

What you need:

• Leaves
• Scissors
• Jam jars or clear plastic bottles
• Elastic bands

Instructions:

• Forage and collect coloured leaves.
• Cut out scary Halloween faces to decorate your jars with.
• Use elastic bands to attach the faces around jam jars or clear plastic pots to make lanterns.
• You can also make a witch or wizard’s hat to decorate by rolling up a large sheet of coloured paper and staple or glue the edges together.

Paper Bag Lanterns

What you need:

• Paper bags (with handles if possible)
• Scissors
• Leaves
• Seeds
• A torch or glow stick

Instructions:

• For best effect, use paper bags with handles.
• Cut scary faces in each side of a paper bag.
• Decorate with leaves and seeds.
• Place a torch or a glow-stick in each bag to create a spooky effect.

For more lots more ideas for a Natural Wild Halloween see 'The Wild City Book by Jo Schofield and Fiona Danks'.