Looking for some hauntingly good Halloween fun? Try this list of over 30 ghost crafts your kids are going to love!
Have you ever thought about having a theme for Halloween? You know what I mean – one “guiding principle” that determines your Halloween crafts and decorations for the year.
You could even use the theme to determine your costumes! Having a Halloween theme can help everyone easily remember the experience you’ve had each year for the holiday.
Plus the selection process? What a treat. I mean my four brothers and I would have hours of fun arguing about whose theme should be selected.
But the thing is – and maybe you didn’t know this but I think you do – Halloween happens each year.
So there are lots of chances to try a little bit of everything. I recommend starting with a simple theme like ghosts, then switch it up next year and use black cats, mummies, or skeletons.
Ghosts are a good place to start because they have a lot of flexibility. The great thing about them is that they can be as cute or scary as you like, so you can easily make your apparitions age appropriate.
With this idea in mind, I’ve compiled a list of ghost crafts you can have fun creating with your kids.
Just slap a little smile or bow tie on that specter and your kids won’t be afraid. Take a peek at the not-so-scary projects on my list below, then let me know what you think in the comments.
Ghost Crafts
Here are 30+ hauntingly fun ghost craft ideas your kids will love for Halloween! There are simple projects for all age levels.
Upcycled Ghost Windsock
Get ready for Halloween with this DIY tutorial for a ghost windsock with ribbon and paint for a spooky friend straight from the recycle bin (check out our recycled Halloween crafts).
Furry Fuzzy Ghosts
Okay, how cute are these ghosts? They remind me of the abominal snowman with that fur!
Spooky Ghost Resist Art
This is a fun reveal for kids. You can start with an adult drawn ghost and have the kids paint the page to see what is there. Then they can create their own!
Felt Ball Garland
Don’t buy a felt garland for Halloween decorating when they are SO easy to make! Use felt balls and embroidery floss and you'll have one in minutes.
Solar Ghost Lights
Imagine these all lined up leading Trick-or-Treaters to your door! The kids can do the painting but it will be up to an adult to complete them.
Balloon Ghosts
These cute glowing ghosts look great night or day! Use them as a centerpiece or as a decoration anywhere in your home. They're made with balloons, mason jars, and tea lights!
Halloween Perler Beads (50+ Free Patterns!)
Do you love perler beads? What kid doesn't! You'll get patterns for these ghosts and more, as well as over 50 other bead patterns for Halloween.
Trick or Treat Bag
Learn how to make this EASY DIY trick or treat bag – two ways – with Duck Tape! This ghost version glows in the dark!
Ghost Earrings
Kids can use perler beads to make cute ghost shapes. Then use an earring kit to make them into earrings. This is a great Halloween craft for tweens!
Pom Pom Ghosts
These delightful pom pom ghosts with googly eyes are the cutest of cute – and so easy to make! Both adults and children will love them.
Popsicle Stick Ghosts
This budget friendly ghost craft for kids uses supplies you probably already have in your craft stash: popsicle sticks.
Ghost Puppet
Use a paper bag, some easy cut paper shapes, and googly eyes to make these puppets. Then you can put on a little ghost play! Check out more Halloween paper crafts.
Ghost Garland
Kids will love making this ghost garland that can hang on the mantel for the holiday! It is just easy tassels with little added faces. I like the idea of using non traditional colors. Then you can take the faces off and leave it up for the rest of fall!
Clay Footprint Ghost
If you’re looking for fun and easy Halloween crafts for toddlers, these air dry clay footprint ghosts are perfect! There’s also a pumpkin handprint and a spider handprint.
Flying Ghost
Felt, string, and a drinking straw come together to make a super cute ghost. Pull on the ends and the apparition moves up and down!
Fork Painted Ghost
Create some cute specter art using paint and a fork! This is a fun craft for young children and is easy to do on black paper.
Pom Pom Popper Ghosts
Make some cute and friendly ghost pom pom poppers as a fun Halloween craft for kids. Pom pom poppers are simple to make and are a cool DIY toy!
Halloween Village with Spooky Mini Ghosts
Use Quikcrete, paper mache houses, acrylic paint, and a few other supplies to create concrete ghosts and a spooky village for Halloween! Kids will love to make these cute little ghosts.
Spooky Ghost Leaves
These ghost leaves are super simple to make. Agnes includes a few different ways to make them and ways you can use them!
Paper Ghost Easy Craft
This is a super easy paper craft. Just print out the free template and let kids cut out the ghost. Hang them from the ceiling for fun decorations!
Ghost Lollipops
Kids can make these coffee filter ghost lollipops as easy Halloween party favors or just to hand out to friends! Add the printable and they can sign their name on each one.
Halloween Ghost Wreath
These ghosts are similar to the lollipop ones above, but they use ping pong balls and tissues. After the kids have made a bunch, arrange them on a wreath form for a fun DIY Halloween wreath!
Cotton Ball Ghost
Cotton ball ghosts are a classic craft you may remember creating yourself when you were little. It was fun then, and it is still fun now!
Ghost Finger Puppets
Only have a few minutes to craft? Make these fun paper ghost finger puppets!
Cone Ghosts
Wrap Styrofoam cones with white yarn and then add spooky faces! Use fuzzy or furry yarn for a fun look.
Ghost Footprint Card
These footprint ghost cards are such a fun keepsake for Halloween, and what kid doesn't like stepping in paint? It's a toddler's dream to make a mess! Remember to wash off their feet or you'll have ghosts all over your floor.
Paper Plate Ghost
This paper plate ghost would look great on your door to greet Trick or Treaters! Hopefully he won't scare them away.
Boo Bags
Kids will create felt ghost bags that can hold a bit of candy or other treasures they find. This is a good project for teaching beginner sewing by hand.
Magazine Ghost
Kids can gather magazine pages that are mainly white and then use a paper cutter (or scissors) to create this ghost!
Painted Ghost Rocks
Gather some smooth rocks while out on a walk and then paint ghosts on them. Give them a bit of interest by changing up the faces and adding some accessories!
Paper Cup Ghosts
This is a great Halloween paper cup craft. Make ghosts that have glowing noses thanks to tea lights!
Easy Stamped Ghost
This easy ghost craft for kids is perfect for toddlers, preschoolers and school age kids. Have fun creating this easy Halloween craft together using either a pom-pom or cotton ball to paint.
Did you enjoy these ghost themed crafts? I’d love to hear which one is your favorite in the comments! I’d also love for you to visit the following kids’ craft collections for the season:
Frankenstein Crafts • Halloween Pinatas • Hocus Pocus Crafts • Monster Crafts • Pumpkin Carving Ideas • Pumpkin Crafts • Spider Crafts • Vampire Crafts • Witch Crafts