They may not scare you, but these goofy ghost crafts for kids will definitely have you entertained! Enjoy the season of spirits with a cute little ghost or two!

Ask anyone what character comes to mind first during Halloween, and they’re sure to say ‘ghosts’! After all, they’re the OG Halloween characters, and it’s no wonder they’re the subject of so many popular books and movies!

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Fun Kids’ Books about Ghosts

Ghosts in the House! by Kazuno Kohara
Gustavo, the Shy Ghost by Flavia Z. Drago
A Friend for Ghost by Suzanne Kaufman
A Wee Boo by Jessica Boyd
We Are Already Haunting Here! by Gideon Sterer

Now that we’ve got the books sorted, how about some crafts? What would you do if someone asked you to make a ghost craft this Halloween? Most probably, you’d start by getting a sheet of white paper. Alright, what next?

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!

25 Cute and Goofy Ghost Crafts for Kids

1. 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.

2. Easy Handprint Ghost Craft

If you’re looking for ghost crafts for kids under the age of five, this handprint craft is perfect! The little ones will enjoy seeing their handprints turning into cute little ghosts!

3. Cute Clay Ghost Craft for Kids

These adorable clay ghost crafts for kids are great as little Halloween gifts, or as return favors for a Halloween party! You can also make this little guy to sit on your shelf for a festive makeover!

4. Paper Bag Ghost Puppet Craft

Putting up a Halloween show this year? In that case, make sure you check out our list of paper bag puppets, like this paper bag ghost craft!

5. Cute Felt Ghost Plushie Craft

Looking for a DIY ornament for Halloween? This felt ghost plushie is perfect for you! It’s easy enough to make and even sewing beginners can try it out.

6. DIY Ghost Treat Bag for Kids

Treat bags are a must-have during Halloween, and you don’t need to buy those plastic pumpkins – you can make your own DIY treat bags – like this one!

7. Ghost-Themed Coloring Bookmark

Keep your reading journey going this Halloween with an appropriate bookmark – a ghost-themed one! Don’t worry, this one won’t be invisible – it’ll be right where you left it!

8. DIY Ghost-Themed Corner Bookmark

Reading a spooky classic this season? Go ahead and make the experience better with a Halloween-themed bookmark! Since this is a list of ghost crafts for kids, our favorite is the ghost one!

9. Ghost-Themed Color and Trace Printable

Little kids don’t need to be kept away from ghost crafts for kids – just hand them this fun alphabet printable and let them get busy with it!

10. 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.

11. 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!

12. Paper Bag Ghost Craft

These ghost crafts for kids 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!

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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!

16. Resist Art Ghost Craft

Let this list of ghost crafts for kids be an opportunity for kids to try something different, like this resist art project from Crafts on Sea. We love the whole aura around the ghost – real spooky!

17. DIY Halloween Cheesecloth 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?

18. 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!

19. 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!

20. 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!

21. 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!

22. 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.

23. Tissue Paper Ghost Craft For Kids

If you’re looking for ghost crafts for kids that don’t require too much effort or too many supplies, you can’t do better than this tissue paper craft from Simple Everyday Mom!

24. Cardboard Ghost Family Portraits

Ghosts have families, too, but not every ghost has a family portrait! Fix this problem with an adorable craft from Barley and Birch! We love how quirky this one is!

25. Easy Torn Paper Ghost Craft

What would it look like if a ghost got scared at the sight of you? It would scream, and that’s exactly the expression that Made to be a Momma have tried to capture in this craft!

We were right, weren’t we? These ghost crafts for kids are so cute and not at all scary! You can use these crafts in various ways: on cards or gifts, or as wall decor. You can also include some of these activities for your guests during your Halloween party!

Ghosts aren’t the only creatures that pop up during Halloween; here are some more to check out: