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Paper Plate Jack Skeleton


The Nightmare Before Christmas - Paper Plate Jack Kid Craft

The Nightmare Before Christmas – Paper Plate Jack

A lot of people seem to forget that Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas is actually not a Christmas story, but rather a Halloween one.

It’s by far one of my favorite movies to watch this time of year, so of course it inspired our recent skeleton kids craft idea!

In this beloved picture book that could only come from the visionary mind of author and illustrator TIM BURTON, we meet Jack Skellington– a well-intentioned inhabitant of Halloweenland. Jack is bored of “the scaring, the terror, the fright….tired of being something that goes bump in the night”.

And so, in an effort to bring to joy to his town, Jack kidnaps Santa and takes his place as the jolly old elf. But instead of bringing joy to the world Jack, who is a little more than a grinning skeleton, brings fear by delivering creepy toys and riding a sleigh carried by skeletal reindeer. Only through a number of things going horribly wrong does Jack learn the true meaning of Christmas.

So without any further ado, scare up some good Halloween fun with our simple The Nightmare Before Christmas – Paper Plate Jack craft idea today! Find all the crafty details you need to know, in the full tutorial below!

Happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your finished Jack The Skeleton paper plate creations on our Facebook page to admire!

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The Nightmare Before Christmas - Paper Plate Jack Kid Craft

Craft Supplies:

  • Large Paper Plate – one per Jack the Skeleton Craft
  • White Tissue Paper
  • Basic Craft Scissors
  • School Glue
  • Black Cardstock Paper
  • Hand-Held Office Stapler
  • optional materials – red/white cardstock for the Santa hat

Directions:

  • First have children cut the white tissue paper into small squares {perfect for practicing cutting skills!}
  • Next put a good layer of glue ALL over the paper plate.
  • Have children place the tissue paper on top of the glue, until the paper plate is completely covered.
  • While they are working on that, cut some large circular eyes and stitching for Jack’s mouth out of the black cardstock. If you like – cut out a tall Santa hat from the red/white cardstock.
  • To finish off the Paper Plate Jack Skeleton, staple the cardstock pieces in their designated spots.
  • Then allow him to dry completely before you display proudly for all to see!

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The Nightmare Before Christmas - Paper Plate Jack Kid Craft

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Paper Plate Witch
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Paper Plate Melted Witch
Paper Plate Witch Hat
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Paper Plate Jack Skeleton

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Tools:

  • Scissors
  • School Glue
  • Hand-Held Office Stapler

Supplies:

  • 1 Large Paper Plate
  • White Tissue Paper
  • Black Cardstock Paper

Instructions:

  • First have children cut the white tissue paper into small squares {perfect for practicing cutting skills!}
  • Next put a good layer of glue ALL over the paper plate.
  • Have children place the tissue paper on top of the glue, until the paper plate is completely covered.
  • While they are working on that, cut some large circular eyes and stitching for Jack's mouth out of the black cardstock. If you like - cut out a tall Santa hat from the red/white cardstock.
  • To finish off the Paper Plate Jack Kid Craft, staple the cardstock pieces in their designated spots.
  • Then allow him to dry completely before you display proudly for all to see!
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