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!
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.
- Next, cut out the ghost shape with scissors.
- 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.
- Using adhesive craft eyes, stick the eyes on to the ghost. (Or, if not adhesive eyes, glue the eyes on.)
- 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.
- Begin sticking cotton balls on to glue, pressing down to secure each ball.
- Cover the entire ghost with as many cotton balls as it takes, making sure the eyes and mouth still show.
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!
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!
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!
A flashback to when my toddler made this for the first time and I had to help him. Now, he did it all on his own!
Cindy {crazylou} says
So cute! I bet my daycare moms would love this. PINNING!
Jessica says
Ooooh! I didn’t think of that! Thank you for pinning!
Growing Up Madison says
Awww this is too cute! I have a toddler with a 2 second attention span as well. I think she just may like this and this I can definitely do. Thanks for sharing.
Jessica says
Fantastic! No, thank YOU for stopping by!
Tammy Doiel @creativekkids.com says
So easy and cute–and you’re right: toddlers would love this!
Jessica says
Thank you! At least my toddler did! Thanks for stopping by!
Missy Homemaker says
You’re little guy is just so cute! This is a great project even for a kinder age kid.
Jessica says
Aw, thank you so much! You’re exactly right! It would be great for multiple ages! Thanks for coming by!
Carli says
This is adorable! In love quick too! Especially with boys with a short attention span!
Jessica says
Thank you! Haha, it sounds like little boys must all have short attention spans! I need to find more activities for little guys with short attention spans then, and post it! Thanks for stopping by!
Jill @ Called To Be A Mom says
This is so cute! I have to say my sons would love this. I understand that attention span thing! My goodness! It is so short!
Jessica says
Oh good! So glad you think they’ll like it! It was perfect for short attention spans. (Well, with a little help from an adult of course.) 😉
Stephanie @ From the Burbs to the Boonies says
That is so adorable! I love that pic of him with the little fuzzy stuck to his hand 🙂
Jessica says
Haha! He is FULL of expressions, and can’t stand getting dirty. Thanks for stopping by!
Jenn @ UpsideDownKids.com says
Oh that is so cute. I cant stand the feel of cotton balls
Jessica says
Haha! That’s so funny. I can’t stand the feeling of walking barefoot on concrete! Isn’t it strange how every person is different, and has their little “I can’t stand’s…” Lol.