Glitter Ghost Craft
This easy glitter ghost craft is a sparkly Halloween activity that comes together in about twenty minutes with supplies I already have in the craft drawer. Just glitter card stock, streamers and a face make a magical ghost that stands out from traditional cotton ball or paper plate versions. Perfect for preschool classrooms, kindergarten Halloween units, homeschool activities, or family crafting afternoons when my kids are looking for something to do and I want them out of my hair!
This Easy Glitter Ghost Craft Adds Sparkle to Every Preschool Halloween Party
A glitter craft without the glittery mess? Sign me up! This glitter ghost craft photographs well and earns its spot on the mantle, window or bulletin board. Turn a regular sheet of glitter cardstock into a legit Halloween decoration the kids are going to have so much fun making. Plus I bet you already have everything you need right in the craft cupboard ready to go so you don’t need a special trip to the craft store.
Depending on the age of kids who will be crafting, adults can pre-cut most of the materials and have them ready to go. But bigger kids can assemble this craft with little supervision, making it a great one when you just need a minute to get something done uninterrupted! Make a batch of several at once for a Halloween garland or window display. This is a great craft for school or home Halloween parties, seasonal family craft time and even a homeschool art activity.
Why You’ll Love This Craft
- There is no drying time so kids can make a bunch and hang them wherever they want right away.
- Glitter ghosts are versatile! Turn them into little puppets, a garland or just stick them onto the walls and windows.
- Using glitter card stock means no glitter mess to deal with!
Supplies Needed
- Glitter card stock – I used silver, orange, purple, and green, but any color will work and it doesn’t have to be glittery.
- Pipe cleaner – I used a craft pipe cleaner for this project to trace the arch for the ghost. You could also draw the ghost freehanded.
- Scotch tape – I taped the pipe cleaner to paper to make the ghost pattern.
- Pencil – I used a pencil to do the tracing for this craft, but you could use any writing utensil.
- Scissors – Make sure it’s sharp for the cleanest lines.
- Construction paper – I used construction paper for the eyes on the ghosts, but you could also use card stock or make extra silly faces with googly eyes.
- Glue stick – I used a glue stick to attach the streamers to the ghost, but you could also tape them.
- Marker – I used a marker to draw the smile, but you could use a crayon or colored pencil.
- Ruler – Keep lines straight and neat.
- Crepe paper streamers – Tissue paper or ribbon will also work for this craft.
- Decorative straws – Swap in wooden craft sticks or skip them if the kids don’t want to make the ghosts “fly” and just plan to hang them up on display.
Variations
- Change up the size of the ghosts to make small hanging ghosts or a large statement piece.
- Make up a ghost for everyone in the family!
- Use wooden craft sticks to make a puppet or skip them if the kids don’t want to make the ghosts “fly” and just plan to hang them up on display.
- String multiple ghosts together to make up a garland.
How to Make A Glitter Ghost Craft
Create ghost shape. Start by bending a pipe cleaner in an arch shape and tape the bottom of each end to the back of the colored glitter card stock. Once secured, trace the arch and make some wavy lines at the bottom to create the ghost. Cut the template and use it to trace the other ghosts. Set the ghosts aside.
Create eyes. Using the black construction paper, trace the end of the glue stick for circles for the eyes. Cut out the eyes and affix them with glue. Use the black marker to create a spooky expression!
Add streamers. Cut (3) 5-inch strips of black or white crepe paper streamers. Cut each strip in half and pread a thin layer of glue on the bottom of the back of the ghost. Press each strip onto the glue to attach them until secure.
Attach straw. Finally, cut a decorative straw in half. Take ½ and tape it to secure it to the back of the ghost.
Pro Tips
- Precut the ghost, eyes, and streamers to reduce time or make this craft easier for little ones.
- Flip the ghost cutout over to hide the tracing lines.
- If you can’t find glitter cardstock and that’s what the kids have their hearts set on, use white cardstock and cover it with glitter using white school glue. Allow the glue to dry completely before decorating.
Frequently Asked Questions
I use fishing line for an invisible look to make the ghosts really look like they are floating but ribbon or even string with tape will work great!
Yes, glitter really does tend to stick around. My best advice is to use a lint roller or wrap some tape around your hand, sticky side up to pick it all up in a breeze.
Easy Ghost Craft
Ingredients
- Glitter card stock silver, orange, purple, and green
- Pipe cleaner
- Scotch tape
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Construction paper black
- Glue stick
- Marker black
- Ruler
- Crepe paper streamers black and white
- Decorative straws
Instructions
- Bend a pipe cleaner in an arch shape and tape the bottom of each end to the back of the colored glitter card stock.
- Then trace the arch and make some wavy lines at the bottom to create the ghost. Cut the template and use it to trace the other ghosts. Set the ghosts aside.
- Take the black construction paper and trace the end of the glue stick for circles for the eyes. Cut out the eyes and affix them with glue.
- Use the black marker to create a spooky expression.
- Cut (3) 5-inch strips of black or white crepe paper streamer. Then cut each strip in half. Spread a thin layer of glue on the bottom of the back of the ghost. Press each strip to attach them until secure.
- Cut a decorative straw in half. Take ½ and tape it to secure it to the back of the ghost.
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