What better way to get into a spooky mood than creating this adorable little ghost craft?
It's perfect for younger crafters as it's not at all scary, and it will make a lovely addition to your decorations for years to come!
Here's how to make this really sweet and not-at-all-scary ghost, made from easy to find materials.
I find when crafting with children it's best to grab all the bits and pieces as the beginning, ready to go. If you are worried about the mess, pop all the bits on a tray.
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To make your own puffy ghost you will need:
Empty cereal box
Pen
Scissors
We like using cereal boxes for crafts as 1) they're readily available 2) they're free and 3) the card isnt' too thick, so easier for little hands to cut.
Draw a ghost shape on the inside of the cereal box and cut it out. Your ghost can be any shape you want; wobbly bottom, pointy, rounded, any design you want.
Cover your ghost shape in PVA glue and then stick on the cotton wool balls until the ghost shape is totally covered.
Make sure you push the cotton wool balls nice and close together so there aren't any gaps.
Next, you need to cut a piece of pipe cleaner and curve it into a smile. * Top tip - it's easier to cut if you use the part of the scissors nearer the handle *
Glue this on for a mouth and add then add a couple of black pompoms for eyes.
Leave the whole thing to dry and then enjoy your new cuddly Halloween buddy!
We love our fluffy puffy ghost so much we've made him part of our permanent Halloween decorations and he will come out every year from now on!
For more Halloween fun, check out our list of 30+ of the BEST ideas for celebrating Halloween at home
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