Ghost Handprint Craft
Boo! If you’re looking for a quick and easy Halloween craft that doesn’t involve carving pumpkins or scrubbing glitter out of your carpet, this ghost handprint craft is your new best friend.
It’s sweet. It’s simple. And it turns your preschooler’s chubby little hand into a ghost that’s equal parts spooky and adorable. With just a few basic supplies and a dash of imagination, you’ll create a Halloween keepsake that’ll totally haunt your heart, in the best way.
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What You’ll Need for This Handprint Ghost Craft
How to Make a Ghost Handprint Craft
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather your supplies: white and black paper, glue stick, scissors, and a pencil.
Step 2: Cut Out the Pieces
Trace your child’s hand onto white construction paper and cut it out.
Cut out two large black ovals for the ghost’s eyes and two smaller white ovals for the eye highlights.
Step 3: Cut the Mouth and Add the Eyes
Cut out a spooky ghost mouth shape from the black paper.
Glue the black ovals onto the top portion of the handprint cut out to form the ghost’s eyes.
Step 4: Add Highlights and Mouth
Add the white ovals inside the black ovals for the eye highlights.
Glue the mouth below the eyes.
All done!
Your not-so-spooky ghost is ready to display!
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