How To Make a Venus Fly Trap Plant

Looking to add a touch of spooky charm to your Halloween decor? This DIY Venus Fly Trap project is just the thing! Perfect for plant enthusiasts and Halloween lovers alike, this craft combines a love for greenery with a hint of eerie fun. Whether you’re aiming for a subtle addition to your display or something that really stands out, this project is sure to catch the eye. With just a few simple materials, like foam footballs and craft paint, you can create a carnivorous plant that’s both creative and creepy—making it the perfect conversation starter for your next Halloween gathering.

What you need

Dollar Tree foam footballs 

Spray paint or paints red, green

Exacto blade or sharp knife

White foam, felt or clay for teeth

Wire stems or skewers painted green.

Instructions

Looking for a Halloween decoration that’s both subtle and spooky? This Venus Fly Trap craft is perfect, especially for plant lovers who want to add a little edge to their decor. Just slip this crafty carnivorous plant into your display and watch how long it takes for someone to notice.

These photos were contributed by Kimberly Sparkles, we loved her design and wanted to share her finished Venus fly trap with you.

To get started, you’ll need foam footballs from the dollar store.

First up, we’ll create the Venus Fly Trap’s mouth. For this, you can use clay, white plastic, or even white foam or felt to cut out some jagged little teeth. If you’re using clay, make sure to let them dry completely so they harden up nicely.

While your teeth are drying, grab a sharp knife or X-Acto blade and cut a wedge out of the foam football to form the open mouth.

 

The next step is to paint these footballs a vibrant green. I recommend using craft paint and doing it by hand since some spray paints can be harsh on foam. If you prefer using spray paint for a smoother finish, it’s a good idea to do a quick spot test first.

Now’s the time to add any other paint details to your liking, including paint the inside a dark red or black to give it some depth and an eerie look.  Let everything dry completely.

To finish it off, insert a skewer or a wire stem into the base of the football to create the plant’s stem. If you have any old flower stems lying around, you can use them too—just swap out the flower head for your newly made Venus Fly Trap.

You can add any little extras here too, Kimberly added some gems to the mouth line and some gems to the pot.

Arrange your creepy creation in a pot, securing it with dirt, sand, or plaster of Paris to keep it sturdy. You can also use florist foam to keep everything in place. And that’s it—you’re all done! This DIY Venus Fly Trap is ready to be the star of your Halloween decor.