Get your little ones ‘wrapped up’ in Halloween with this collection of 20+ fun mummy crafts for kids. These are easy and budget friendly! There are ideas for children of all ages – toddlers, preschool, and elementary age.
Calling all ghouls, ghosts, and crafty specters – it’s that time of year again when the air gets chilly, the pumpkins get spooky, and we dive headfirst into Halloween crafting!
If you’re on a quest to find the perfect theme for this year’s Halloween extravaganza, why not wrap things up with some mummy crafts?
It’s time to unravel the fun (see what I did there?) and get those creative juices flowing, mummy-style.
Think about it – mummies have it all: they’re a little spooky, a touch mysterious, and hey, they’re pretty low maintenance (I mean, their fashion sense is literally timeless).
Mummies might be known for their slow stride, but when it comes to crafting, they’re the life of the party. No need for complicated instructions or hard-to-find materials here.
We’re talking white paper, yarn, a bit of gauze, and the ever-essential googly eyes – because even a mummy needs a little sparkle in its stare.
So, whether you’re planning a ghoulish gathering, looking to deck out the house in style, or just want to keep the little monsters entertained, these mummy crafts are the way to go.
They’re easy enough for crafting newbies but still offer a spooktacularly good time for seasoned pros.
I’ve scoured the crypts of the internet and unearthed over 20 of the best mummy crafts for kids. Each one is cuter than the last, and they’re all perfect for adding that extra touch of ‘eek!’ to your Halloween activities.
From adorable mummified jars to charming paper specters, these crafts are sure to be a hit with your little ones.
So, grab your gauze, gather your googly eyes, and let’s make this Halloween a mummy masterpiece. Let’s wrap up this introduction and get to the good part – happy crafting, everyone!
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Courtney Sanchez
Spooky Luminaries
You can make these Halloween luminaries on a budget using mason jars, in three steps!
Head out to the front yard and grab some rocks! It's so easy and fun to paint these like little mummies! Then place them back out in the front yard for some Halloween cheer.
Pick up a few mini mannequins from IKEA and wrap them in gauze or cheesecloth. Perfect for instant Halloween decorating! Not only that, but IKEA also has some wooden hand models too that can be wrapped. Kids will love this one!
Get ready for the holidays with this adorable and not-so-spooky Halloween mummy pumpkin craft. With only a few supplies, you've got a googly eyed little friend in no time.
Use a toilet paper roll and some crepe paper to make the cutest Halloween pinata. This mummy pinata is great for party favors! You’ll love finding out what’s inside this toilet paper roll mummy.
Make these cute and spooky brown paper bag mummy craft with the kids for Halloween! Download the free template and make with preschool, kindergarten, amd elementary children.
This paper cup mummy is extra special due to the tea light that makes the nose glow! Kids will love this. Great to use for a Halloween school party activity.
This is such a cute DIY wreath! Just cheesecloth and googly eyes are needed, along with a wreath form. Kids will be excited that their craft is good enough to hang on the front door!
Have your kids make these super easy mummy cups and fill them with candy. They make great favors for your Halloween party or are perfect for trick or treating.
These masking tape mummies are perfect clean crafting fun for even the littlest of crowds! You can use regular masking tape, or if you have washi tape, that could make for some really cute and colorful characters.
Markers and googly eyes can turn bread tags into fun little creatures for Halloween. Isn't this mini size mummy cute? Check out this site to see the other designs she came up with. You won't be disappointed!
Looking for a "last minute" craft to do with the kids in honor of Halloween? Use white pipe cleaners and a craft stick to make a little mummy puppet and put on a show.
You up your scrap paper stash making these scrap buster mummy treats! Perfect to give out for trick or treating. Works well for a pack of gum or candy bars.
Let me know what you think about these projects in the comments. Which was your kid’s favorite? If you liked these mummy craft ideas, you will definitely enjoy these other craft collections for the season I think you’ll love:
