Friendly Paper Plate Ghost Craft
Ghosts don’t always have to be spooky, sometimes they’re just plain adorable! This friendly paper plate ghost craft is all about smiles, rosy cheeks, and a little ribbon flair. It’s a quick Halloween project kids can make with simple supplies, and the finished ghosts are perfect for hanging around the house or classroom as cheerful decorations.
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What You’ll Need for This Ghost Craft
Gather your supplies before you get started…half the fun is seeing everything spread out and ready to go:
- Large paper plate
- Small paper plate
- Pink acrylic paint
- Paint sponge or dabber
- Googly eyes
- Black marker
- Orange gingham ribbon
- Scissors
- Glue gun or school glue
How to Make a Paper Plate Ghost
Ready to get crafting? Find the instructions below!
Paper Plate Ghost Craft
Make a friendly paper plate ghost craft with kids this Halloween. This easy project uses paper plates, googly eyes, ribbon, and paint to create adorable DIY decorations.
Materials
- Large paper plate
- Small paper plate
- Pink acrylic paint
- Googly eyes
- Black marker
- Orange gingham ribbon
- Glue gun or school glue
Tools
- Paint sponge or dabber
- Scissors
Instructions
- Gather your supplies: large and small paper plates, paint, ribbon, googly eyes, scissors, a marker, and glue.
- Cut the edges of the large paper plate to form arms and a wavy ghost shape. Repeat the process on the small plate to make a smaller ghost.
- Glue googly eyes near the top of each plate and sketch a simple smile with a pencil.
- Use a paint sponge to dab pink circles on each ghost for rosy cheeks. Allow the paint to dry.
- Draw wide, smiling mouths with a black marker and add details such as eyelashes if desired.
- Cut and tie pieces of orange gingham ribbon into bows.
- Glue a bow onto each ghost — one on the head and one under the chin.
- Let everything dry before displaying your adorable paper plate ghosts.
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Why This Craft is Spook-tacular for Kids
This ghost craft isn’t just easy, it’s also a fun way for kids to mix creativity with seasonal fun:
- Kid-friendly Halloween – A not-so-scary ghost means even little crafters can enjoy the holiday.
- Fine motor practice – Cutting wavy lines, tying ribbons, and painting with a sponge all strengthen hand muscles.
- Room for creativity – Kids can experiment with different ribbon colors, silly smiles, or extra accessories like hats or glitter.
- Double the fun – Using both large and small plates gives kids a chance to make a whole ghost family!
Whether you’re planning a classroom craft, a Halloween party activity, or just a cozy afternoon at home, these friendly ghosts are guaranteed to bring smiles instead of spooks.
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