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!
Mummy Crafts for Kids
If you're looking for some cute Halloween projects that children are going to love? Try these mummy craft ideas! They're great for littles of all ages.
Spooky Luminaries
You can make these Halloween luminaries on a budget using mason jars, in three steps!
Painted Rocks
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.
Paper Plate Puppets
This is such a fun idea. You may have seen a paper plate mummy before, but this one allows kids to move the eyes. So cool!
Gauze Wrapped Mannequins
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!
Googly Eyed Pumpkin
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.
Mini Pinata
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.
Paper Bags
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.
Paper Cup Friends
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.
Glow In The Dark Votives
Okay, these are awesome! During the day they look like plain old mummies; at night they glow thanks to glow in the dark duck tape.
Door Wreath
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!
Giant Toilet Paper Mummy
Create a life size mummy using toilet paper! Your toddler will love this fun and easy-to-set-up Halloween activity. Keeps them busy for several hours.
Super Easy Treat Cups
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.
Paper Plate Lacing
Here is another paper plate mummy craft. For this one, kids can work on their hand/eye coordination while lacing up the mummy!
Popsicle Sticks
Gather some popsicle sticks and yarn for this craft. You'll need to help since this craft involves a hot glue gun.
Masking Tape
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.
Pine Cone
Get the little ones out in nature to look for pine cones to use in this craft. Wrap them up and you have a cute little mummy!
Bread Tags
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!
Yarn Wrapped Footprint
Your child will have fun turning their footprint into a mummy with this Halloween craft! Great way to work on fine motor skills.
Candy Bars
Your kids can help make these gauze wrapped candy bars to give out to trick or treaters or take in to school for friends.
Shaving Cream Bandages
Children will love putting "bandages" on paper mummies! It's the perfect Halloween art project to make using shaving cream, glue, and googly eyes.
Pipe Cleaner
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.
Yarn Wrapped Characters
Download the free template to make these yarn-wrapped mummies with you kids. This is great for fine motor skills and perfect for toddlers!
Gummies Favors
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.
Recycled Can
Felt, glue, a marker, and a tin can are all you need to make this mummy. It is always great when you can raid your recycling bin for holiday crafts!
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:
Apples • Boredom Busters • Clay • Coffee Filters • Construction Paper • Cotton Balls • Fall • Frozen • Halloween Crafts for Toddlers • Hocus Pocus • Macaroni • Monsters • Moon • Mushrooms • Nature • Paper • Paper Bag • Perler Beads • Preschool Crafts • Stars • Straws