This free ghost template printable is so much fun. It is perfect for making DIY Halloween decorations!
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Fall is just around the corner, it is my favorite time of year! I love the cooler weather (well, sometimes we have cooler weather here in Texas and sometimes we don’t), pumpkin spice everything, and Halloween of course. It also means that it’s almost time to start decorating for Halloween and doing all the spooky crafts with my kids.
We are super lucky because we live in a neighborhood that goes all out for Halloween! It’s so much fun, especially for the kids. I thought it would be a good idea to create some spooky printables so that my kids could help decorate for Halloween.
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Why you’ll love this template
This ghost template is so much fun. You don’t have to do just a plain white ghost, things like puffy paint, tissue paper, crayons, and glitter are fun ways you can decorate this ghost.
Ghost puppets
We used an empty paper towel tube to create ghost puppets. I think that they would also look cute as decorations if you lined a few up in a row. My kids had fun flying them around the house.
Tissue paper
My kids had a blast ripping up white tissue paper and gluing it on their ghost template. This was probably their favorite way to decorate this printable.
Puffy paint
To make puffy paint combine equal parts non-toxic white glue and shaving cream. Next, add a few drops of food coloring (if desired, I left the food coloring out for the ghost). Any brand of white glue will work.
I recommend using scrap paper or newspaper under your ghost template if you use puffy paint as it can bleed through.
Glitter
Glitter ghosts are sparkly and fun. We used a glue stick, poured glitter over the ghost, and then shook the excess off in the trashcan.
Other fun ideas
Crayons, cotton balls, and using the template for cutting practice (for older children) are some other fun ideas for this ghost. If you have any other ideas, please be sure to share them in the comments below!
How to download the ghost template
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To download and print the ghost printable, click the download button below. This PDF is free for personal use only, no commercial reproduction of any kind is allowed.
The printable should be printed in black and white on portrait (8.5″ x 11″) setting.
If you enjoyed this ghost template, you might also like:
- Halloween Word Scramble
- Halloween Dot Marker Printables
- Paper Towel Tube Pumpkin Craft
- Thankful Pumpkin Printable
- Halloween Paper Plate Wreath Craft
Don’t forget to share this printable or save it for later with Pinterest!
Katie says
This is such a cute little craft! My two year old would love it! 💙
Hege Rebecca says
This is so cute! We need to make these for Halloween 👻
Patricia Chamberlain says
This is so cute! This will be a big hit with my daughter, who loves Halloween!
Tiffany says
Absolutely LOVE Halloween!! This is perfect to kick off our decorating! Especially that puffy paint 😍