Ghost Craft for Kids: Such a fun project for the kids at Halloween. Just a few items, that you probably even have on hand, for craft time success!

two ghost craft projects on table — Ghost Craft for Halloween

When Halloween rolls around in our house, a craft is a MUST and this Ghost Halloween Craft is one of our favorites! It’s easy to make, and uses items that we usually have in our craft bin anyway!

Materials Needed:

White Cardstock, Small Posterboard, or White Construction Paper (Card Stock is thicker, so I chose this so it would hold up better}
Black Construction Paper
Scissors
Cotton Balls (amount depends on size of ghost you cut out. We used 35-40)
Googley Eyes
Glue (we use glue sticks to keep it less messy)

Just for fun, you’ll also love snacking on this Monster Mix or these Halloween pretzel sticks, while you’re crafting!

Instructions:

Start by using white cardstock, and cut a “bell” shape (or upside down “U”) and feel free to add a scalloped edge to the bottom, to give the ghost a “flowy” look.

Ghost template on white cardstock — Ghost template

Next, cut out the ghost shape with scissors.

Cutting ghost template out of paper — Cut out ghost

Then, using black construction paper, cut out a small round or oval shape, to create the mouth of the ghost. Glue on to ghost where the mouth should go.

Scissors cutting out mouth, from black construction paper — Cut out mouth

Using adhesive craft eyes, stick the eyes on to the ghost. (Or, if not adhesive eyes, glue the eyes on.)

Attaching eyes to ghost paper — Add eyes to ghost

Next, using glue (we use a glue stick but you can use Elmer’s glue if desired) spread glue on the white parts of the ghost.

Stick glue spread on ghost — Use a glue stick

Begin sticking cotton balls on to glue, pressing down to secure each ball.

Hand sticking cotton balls on to ghost — Stick cotton balls on to ghost

Cover the entire ghost with as many cotton balls as it takes, making sure the eyes and mouth still show.

ghost craft being held up by kid hands — Ghost Craft Idea

cotton ball ghost craft being held by kiddo hand — Kids Ghost Craft

Then it’s done! Hang it up on the refrigerator, in their bedroom or out on a display for all the trick-or-treaters to see!

Hint: Save it for next year as a little keepsake, and you can display it for Halloween again!

Related Halloween Ideas

I also think you’ll love this pumpkin patch dessert that we love making this time of year! Then, your kiddos may also love this Pumpkin Painting Fun for Kids, especially if they love getting messy!

Yield: 1 ghost

Ghost Craft

Ghost Craft for Kids: Such a fun project for the kids at Halloween. Just a few items, that you probably even have on hand, for craft time success!

Active Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Materials

white card stock (or mini poster board)
black construction paper
cotton balls
glue stick (or Elmer's Glue)
googly eyes

Tools

scissors

Instructions

Start by using white cardstock, or mini white poster board, and cut out a "bell" shape or an upside-down "U" shape. Feel free to scallop the bottom if desired, or keep it straight across.
Next, cut out that shape with the scissors.
Then, using black construction paper, cut out a round or oval shape, for the ghost's mouth. Glue on.
Using adhesive googly eyes, stick two on the ghost. Or, if they're not adhesive, glue them on.
Next, using glue, spread glue on to the whites of the ghost, around the eyes and mouth.
Begin sticking cotton balls to glue, pressing down to secure each cotton ball.
Cover the entire ghost with cotton balls.
Allow to dry!