Tasty lollipops are made into spooky DIY Monster and Zombie Lollipops. They are easy to make, using lollipops, kraft paper, tulle, twine, and googly eyes.
It’s a Halloween treat the whole family will enjoy!
These lollipops can be used as either monsters or zombies, the choice is up to you!
They both make a wonderful Halloween or monster-themed party treat.
This is a simple way to turn any lollipop into fun Halloween characters. DIY Monster and Zombie Lollipops are a must-have this Halloween.
Have fun giving your children these treats and watching them unwrap the bright green tulle to find a surprise lollipop underneath.
HOW TO MAKE MONSTER AND ZOMBIE LOLLIPOPS
Round lollipops are first covered in kraft paper, then covered in layers of bright green tulle with twine and googly eyes to create spooky monster or zombie lollipops the whole family will enjoy!
Are you ready to get started?
You’ll find the specific ingredient amounts and detailed instructions in the printable recipe at the bottom of this post.
TOOLS YOU MAY NEED
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- Hot Glue Gun
- Black Permanent Marker
- Red Permanent Marker
DIY MONSTER AND ZOMBIE LOLLIPOP CRAFT SUPPLIES
This quick and easy DIY Monster and Zombie Lollipop craft use easy to find supplies to create a fun spooky Halloween treat your family will love.
All you need is:
- round lollipop
- some green tulle fabric
- kraft paper
- googly eyes
- little bit of twine
DIY MONSTER AND ZOMBIE LOLLIPOP INSTRUCTIONS
To make one lollipop, begin by cutting Kraft paper into a square, about 5in x 5in in size.
Next, cut out 3 squares from the tulle fabric, the same size of the Kraft paper (if you want a more “opaque” look, you will have to cut out more tulle squares).
Prepare the lollipop by cutting off any excess candy wrapper, if necessary.
Place the Kraft paper on top of the lollipop, followed by the 3 pieces of tulle fabric.
Keep the paper and tulle in place by wrapping the piece of twine at the bottom of the lollipop candy.
Glue the googly eyes on the lollipop “monster/zombie head” with the hot glue gun.
They don’t need to be even – the more crooked they are, the more creepy!
Use your markers to draw a crooked zombie “smile,” blood, and other creepy details.
In as little as 4 minutes, you’ll have a spooky Halloween treat that’s sure to become a new favorite!
These are, by far, the sweetest zombies I have ever seen. “Why?” you may ask. Well, it’s because they’re made up of lollipops… yup!
Lollipops that are disguised as monsters/zombies – aren’t they genius?!
I had so much fun making my Zombie Lollipop DIY. They’re perfect for Halloween.
Kids will love receiving them in their trick-or-treat bags.
They also make for an impressive treat on a Halloween party sweet table.
I loved work with tulle/mesh fabric for this Halloween DIY. It gave my craft so much texture and originality.
Plus, I love the fact that nothing had to be “uniform” for this DIY.
The more crooked things looked, the creepier the Zombie Lollipops came out to be!
DIY MONSTER AND ZOMBIE LOLLIPOP TIPS AND QUESTIONS
If you’ve never made DIY Monster and Zombie Lollipops, don’t worry!
Below are some common questions and helpful tips.
Hopefully, this will answer any questions you may have. If not, feel free to ask in the comments and I’ll answer the best I can.
HOW LONG DOES IT REALLY TAKE TO MAKE DIY MONSTER AND ZOMBIE LOLLIPOPS?
This craft is so easy and fast to make. This DIY Monster and Zombie Lollipop craft takes approximately 4 minutes to make one lollipop. TOTAL.
This includes:
- About 1 minute to cut the craft paper
- Close to 1 minute to cut the tulle
- Around 1 minute to place the kraft paper and tulle over the lollipop and secure it with twine
- 1 minute to attach the googly eyes
WHAT GOES WELL WITH DIY MONSTER AND ZOMBIE LOLLIPOPS?
Monster and zombie lollipops go well with a wide variety of spooky snacks.
Some of my personal favorites include:
- Rice Krispie Eyeballs
- Oreo Mummy Treats
- Glowing Eyeballs Cupcakes
- Silly Monster Pretzels
- Purple Monster Cupcakes
CAN I USE A DIFFERENT COLOR OF TULLE INSTEAD OF GREEN?
Yes, you can use any color of tulle instead of green tulle to make DIY Monster and Zombie Lollipops.
The lollipops will look great with any color, however, in my opinion, the green color is the most fun!
CAN I USE ANY KIND OF LOLLIPOP FOR THIS CRAFT?
Yes, you can use any flavor and shape of lollipop for this craft.
It is preferred to use the lollipops with the round heads because they make the best monsters and zombies!
WHAT ELSE CAN I ADD TO THIS DIY MONSTER AND ZOMBIE LOLLIPOP CRAFT?
This simple DIY Monster and Zombie Lollipop craft not only looks spooky and fun, but it’s also incredibly versatile.
Try using a marker to draw a crooked zombie “smile,” blood, and/or other creepy details.
DIY MONSTER AND ZOMBIE LOLLIPOP INSTRUCTIONS
DIY Monster and Zombie Lollipops
Tasty lollipops are made into spooky DIY Monster and Zombie Lollipops. They are easy to make, using lollipops, kraft paper, tulle, twine, and googly eyes. It’s a Halloween treat the whole family will enjoy!
Materials
- round lollipop
- some green tulle fabric
- kraft paper
- googly eyes
- little bit of twine
Tools
- Hot Glue Gun
- Black Permanent Marker
- Red Permanent Marker
Instructions
- Begin by cutting Kraft paper into a square, about 5in x 5in in size.
- Next, cut out 3 squares from the tulle fabric, the same size of the Kraft paper (5 in x 5 in) - if you want a more “opaque” look, you will have to cut out more tulle squares.
- Prepare the lollipop by cutting off any excess candy wrapper, if necessary.
- Place the Kraft paper over on top of the lollipop, followed by the 3 pieces of tulle fabric.
- Keep the paper and tulle in place by wrapping the piece of twine at the bottom of the lollipop candy.
- Glue the googly eyes on the lollipop / “zombie head” with the hot glue gun. They don’t need to be even - the more crooked they are, the more creepy!
- Use your markers to draw a crooked zombie “smile,” blood and other creepy details.
WHAT’S NEXT
I hope you enjoy this craft as much as my family does!
If you get a chance to try it, let us know! Leave us a comment below, or share it with a picture on Instagram or Facebook! Don’t forget to tag us @kelly_reci_ and use the hashtag #Kellysthoughtsonthings so we can see what amazing meals you are cooking up!
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