Grab your paper plates and get ready for some spooky, giggly fun! This Paper Plate Zombie Craft is exactly the kind of easy, low-mess project that turns a regular afternoon into a Halloween party. The best part? We’re using torn pieces of crepe paper to make gooey “brains” that spill right out of the top of the zombie’s head. Kids absolutely love it, and you probably have most of the supplies sitting in your craft bin already.
Whether you’re a parent looking for a rainy-day Halloween activity or a teacher hunting for a classroom win, this one checks all the boxes. It’s cheap, it’s simple, and it delivers big smiles. Let’s make some zombies!
Craft Supplies:
Here’s your quick shopping list. Everything is budget-friendly and easy to find:
- Green paper plate (one per zombie)
- Crepe paper in pink and/or red (for the oozing brains)
- Googly eyes (the bigger, the better!)
- Black marker
- Scissors
- Craft glue
That’s it! Gather your gang, spread out your supplies, and you’re ready to roll.
Directions:
- Start with your green paper plate face-up. This bright green base becomes your zombie’s face, so no painting required. Easy win right off the bat! Simply cut off a small sliver to make the top of his head more flat.
- Here’s the star of the show. Tear your pink and red crepe paper into small, uneven pieces. The messier and more ragged they look, the more like squishy zombie brains they’ll be. Let the kids scrunch and crumple the pieces a bit for extra texture.
- Add a line of craft glue along the top edge of the paper plate. Then press your torn crepe paper pieces onto the glue, letting them pile up and spill over the top. Mix the pink and red together for that oozy, gross-in-the-best-way effect. Don’t worry about being neat here, wonky brains are perfect brains.
- Glue two googly eyes onto the center of the plate. Try placing them a little crooked or at different heights for a classic zombie stare. Silly and spooky is exactly the vibe we want.
- Using your black marker, draw on the rest of the face. Add a small triangle nose, a wavy or jagged mouth, and a few stitches or scars across the cheeks and forehead. A couple of dashes and crosshatch lines instantly say “zombie.” Encourage kids to make their monster as goofy or as creepy as they like.
- Set your crepe paper zombie brain craft aside to dry for a few minutes. Once the glue sets, your creepy little creation is ready to hang on the wall, tape to the window, or star in a Halloween parade!
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This Paper Plate Zombie is proof that the simplest supplies make the most memorable crafts. It’s quick, it’s affordable, and those torn crepe paper brains never fail to get a laugh. We can’t wait to see the zombies your little monsters dream up!
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Paper Plate and Crepe Paper Zombie Brains Craft
Make an easy Paper Plate Zombie Craft with kids! Googly eyes, marker stitches, and crepe paper "brains" make this a fun, budget-friendly Halloween activity.
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
- 1 Large Paper Plate
- Crepe Paper
- Extra Large Googly Eyes
- School Glue
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- Start with your green paper plate face-up. This bright green base becomes your zombie's face, so no painting required. Easy win right off the bat! Simply cut off a small sliver to make the top of his head more flat.
- Here's the star of the show. Tear your pink and red crepe paper into small, uneven pieces. The messier and more ragged they look, the more like squishy zombie brains they'll be. Let the kids scrunch and crumple the pieces a bit for extra texture.
- Add a line of craft glue along the top edge of the paper plate. Then press your torn crepe paper pieces onto the glue, letting them pile up and spill over the top. Mix the pink and red together for that oozy, gross-in-the-best-way effect. Don't worry about being neat here, wonky brains are perfect brains.
- Glue two googly eyes onto the center of the plate. Try placing them a little crooked or at different heights for a classic zombie stare. Silly and spooky is exactly the vibe we want.
- Using your black marker, draw on the rest of the face. Add a small triangle nose, a wavy or jagged mouth, and a few stitches or scars across the cheeks and forehead. A couple of dashes and crosshatch lines instantly say "zombie." Encourage kids to make their monster as goofy or as creepy as they like.
- Set your crepe paper zombie brain craft aside to dry for a few minutes. Once the glue sets, your creepy little creation is ready to hang on the wall, tape to the window, or star in a Halloween parade!
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