Stained Glass Ghosts – Halloween Kids Craft Idea
If you are still looking for some last minute craft ideas to keep the kids busy or maybe you need some ideas to decorate your home with for the upcoming “spook-tacular” holiday – look no further because today’s simple kid craft idea is calling your name!
Not only are these Stained Glass Ghosts super easy to make, fairly inexpensive and fun for all ages {even adults will enjoy making these} but this craft is also perfect to decorate windows with or even make a banner out of your finished pieces. I’ve even given you a FREE GHOST TEMPLATE to get you started even faster. Hello easy!
So what are you waiting for? Grab those supplies and get the bone-chilling creative juices flowing! You can find all the details you need to know, along with the free file below!
Happy crafting {and decorating} my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your “not so spooky” ghost friends on our Facebook page! I can’t wait to see how boo-tastic they turn out! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR GHOST CRAFT WITH —> Stained Glass Pumpkins
Ghost Craft Supplies:
* Free Ghost Cutout Printable – grab it from box.com
* Color Printer
* White Cardstock Paper
* Clear Contact Paper
* Basic Craft Scissors
* Loose Craft Glitter
* White Tissue Paper
Directions:
* First print out the FREE ghost shape printable listed above.
* Using your scissors trim out the ghost design, as well as the center of it & the eyes/mouth pieces.
* Now grab your contact paper and cut two pieces the same length.
* Take off the protective paper off one and lay it on a flat surface.
* Lay your ghost cutout on the contact paper, face down.
* Follow that up with the eyes and mouth cutout in the center.
* Go ahead and at this time, sprinkle a small amount of loose craft glitter in the inside the ghost shape.
* Now grab your white tissue paper and cut it into small squares.
* Have your child place it on the contact paper, inside the ghost design, to make a beautiful mosaic piece.
* Once done, grab the other piece of contact paper and remove it’s protective sheet.
* Then lay it on top of the other piece and press firmly, making sure every corner is stuck together.
* To finish off the Stained Glass Ghost Kid Craft, use your scissors to trim out the ghost shape.
* Then display proudly on a window or on a fridge!
PLAN AHEAD TO THE HOLIDAYS WITH OUR —> Stained Glass Christmas Ornament
Looking for more fun Halloween kid crafts from Glued To My Crafts? Check out these past posts for some spooky inspiration! #gluedtomycrafts
Paper Plate Jack O’ Lantern
Eyeball Frame Decor
Terra Cotta Pot Pumpkin
Paper Plate Halloween Black Cat
Paper Plate Halloween Witch
Paper Plate Fright Night
Paper Plate Witch Legs
Handprint Halloween Gnome Keepsake
Pom Pom Painted Pumpkin Cupcake
Stained Glass Ghosts
Tools:
- Color Printer
- Scissors
Supplies:
- Printed Printable
- Tissue Paper
- Loose Craft Glitter
- Clear Contact Paper
Instructions:
- First print out the FREE ghost shape printable listed above.
- Using your scissors trim out the ghost design, as well as the center of it & the eyes/mouth pieces.
- Now grab your contact paper and cut two pieces the same length.
- Take off the protective paper off one and lay it on a flat surface.
- Lay your ghost cutout on the contact paper, face down.
- Follow that up with the eyes and mouth cutout in the center.
- Go ahead and at this time, sprinkle a small amount of loose craft glitter in the inside the ghost shape.
- Now grab your white tissue paper and cut it into small squares.
- Have your child place it on the contact paper, inside the ghost design, to make a beautiful mosaic piece.
- Once done, grab the other piece of contact paper and remove it’s protective sheet.
- Then lay it on top of the other piece and press firmly, making sure every corner is stuck together.
- To finish off the Stained Glass Ghost Kid Craft, use your scissors to trim out the ghost shape.
- Then display proudly on a window or on a fridge!
