15 Cute and Goofy Ghost Crafts for Kids
They may not scare you, but these goofy ghost crafts will definitely have you entertained! Enjoy the season of spirits with a cute little ghost or two!
If someone were to ask you to make a ghost craft this Halloween, what would you do? Most probably, you’d start by getting a sheet of white paper. Alright, what next?
Well that’s the thing about ghost crafts, isn’t it? You know you need white paper, but after that, the options are endless! While this open slate is great, it can also be overwhelming with the options available.
We’ve been there, that’s why we’re going to help you out today with some ideas for ghost crafts for kids to make this Halloween. And don’t worry, these are not at all scary – in fact, you’ll find that many of these little ghosts are quite adorable!
15 Cute and Goofy Ghost Crafts for Kids
1. Paper Bag Ghost Craft
These ghosts from Simple Everyday Mom are anything but scary – they’re adorable!! We love how they’ve managed to convert a plain paper bag into a cute little ghost with a round head!
2. Ghost Character Bookmark
Just because it’s Halloween doesn’t mean that you stop reading, but you can certainly give your book a little Halloween-theme makeover with a cute ghost bookmark!
3. Haunted Window Ghost Craft
Seeing a ghost pop up in your window in the middle of the night isn’t a pleasant thought, but don’t worry, this ghost is perfectly harmless! Sunshine Whispers has a clever little ghost craft that also features a tiny bat.
4. Sponge Painted Ghost Craft
Ghosts aren’t all white sheets with holes cut out, they can also be pretty artistic, like this ghost from I Heart Crafty Things shows! Sponge painting will be a fun technique for young kids to learn as they expand their skills.
5. Ghost Paper Finger Puppet
Halloween is the perfect opportunity for pretend play, what with all the costumes and all. Let’s add to the fun with a puppet show, with these goofy ghosts from Easy Peasy and Fun – just look at their expressions!
6. Mini Ghost Bookmark Treat
Are you tired of seeing candy in treat bags? After all, no one wants kids who are high with loads of sugar and bouncing off the walls! Stop the sugar overdose by replacing candy with a cute ghost bookmark.
7. Resist Art Ghost Craft
Get the kids to try something new this Halloween with an interesting resist art, like this ghost art project from Crafts on Sea. We love the whole aura around the ghost – real spooky!
8. DIY Halloween Ghosts
The Idea Room has the perfect idea to decorate your mantel or shelf this Halloween – with little ghosts! We are absolutely in love with that little ghost holding the ‘Boo’ sign – how cute is that?
9. Ghosts in a Jar Craft
How do you catch a ghost? Well, that’s a difficult question, but Landeelu has a solution you could try – a jar! Try trapping ghosts in jars with colorful lids and put them on your shelf.
10. Origami Ghost Craft
If you thought all you needed for a ghost was a blank sheet of paper, think again! This Origami craft shows that even a simple piece of paper can turn into quite an intricate ghost.
11. Potato Stamp Ghost
I Heart Crafty Things has what’s probably the easiest ghost craft that’s perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. All you need is a potato, white paint, black chart paper and you’re done!
12. DIY Paper Ghost Pouch
Once it’s Halloween, you’re on the lookout for paper bags and pouches to hold all the treats and candy. Pizzazzerie gives us a simple little ghost paper pouch that’s eco-friendly and super cute too!
13. Bobble Ghost Craft
For a ghost to be truly effective, it needs to bob up and down as it screams ‘Boooo!’ Arty Crafty Kids helps us with this fun project that includes a cute printable that can easily be put together!
14. Footprint Ghost Craft
Crafty Morning has a fun craft for toddlers who are too young for more complicated crafts. Let them stamp their little feet in white paint and press onto black paper. And you now have the cutest ghost ever!
15. Paper Plate Halloween Scene
We love how elegant these paper plate scenes from Frugal Mom Eh! look. The different foreground and background create a 3-D effect, and the painting in the background creates an eerie atmosphere.
We were right, weren’t we? These are so cute! Ghosts aren’t the only creatures that pop up during Halloween, there are also bats, witches, black cats, spiders and of course, monsters! You can use these crafts in various ways; on cards or gifts, as wall decor or just like that!
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