Tissue Paper Mummy Craft Idea For Halloween

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Get creative this Halloween with this quick and easy tissue paper mummy craft! With just a few simple materials you can make some spooky pieces to set the mood.

Super EASY Mummy Craft Idea Using A COOKIE CUTTER!

Hi friends! Today I’m sharing this SIMPLE {just imagine me screaming SIMPLE right now from the top of my lungs} Tissue Paper Mummy craft idea with you all!

If you have a large gingerbread man cookie cutter in your kitchen stash, you are well on your way to pulling this crafty idea together for your aspiring little crafter. Who would have thought, right?

This glue and paper mummy is not scary at all because it doesn’t require any special tools or supplies – so there is NO excuse to not do it! It’s perfect for ALL ages – even adults! Find all the details below in the full paper mummy tutorial below!

Happy crafting, my friends!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s tissue paper mummy creations on our Facebook page to see! I can’t wait to see how you turn the cookie cutter shape into an awesome mummy piece! #gluedtomycrafts

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Art supplies on a table include a black marker, blue-handled scissors, green paper, white glue, two googly eyes, and a sheet of white tissue paper—everything you need to create a fun Tissue Paper Mummy craft.

Put your crafting skills to the test and make a super cute mummy with just a few supplies! It’s an easy project for all age groups – so get creative and share your homemade masterpiece with us!

CRAFT SUPPLIES:

Gingerbread Man Cookie Cutter
White Tissue Paper
Cardstock Paper
Sharpie/Pencil
School Glue
Paper Craft Scissors
Large Wiggle Eyes

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THE DIRECTIONS:

Lay your cookie cutter on your choice of color cardstock paper.
Using your Sharpie marker to trace around it and make the body of your child’s mummy.
Take your white tissue paper and cut it into small squares.
Put a good layer of glue inside the traced out gingerbread man design on the cardstock paper.
Have your child place the tissue paper on the glue, until it’s completely covered.
To finish off your tissue paper mummy craft, add the wiggle eyes eyes to give him life!
Then allow it to dry completely before you display it proudly for ALL to see! #gluedtomycrafts

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