This simple crepe paper ghost craft is great as a diy Halloween decoration, the best bit is not only do they look great but they only take a few minutes to make too, perfect some last minute trick or treat decor!
Here’s what we used
Clean tp roll tube
White crepe paper
Black paper
Pink pen
Clear elastic band
Scissors
Glue
How to make our simple crepe paper ghost craft
Start by taking your crepe paper and cutting out a large square section. We made ours roughly 30cm x 30cm but you can use any size you like.
Now take your clean tp roll tube and stand it up on the surface in front of you.
Take your square piece of tissue paper and place the centre over the top of your tp roll. Now use your elastic band to secure the crepe paper around the roll about 5cm from the top.
Cut out some basic facial features from your black paper and glue them in place on the banded section of tp roll. Use pens to add any additional details.
Finally, we wanted to hang our ghosts up so we cut off a length of yarn and taped one end to the back of the ghost and used the other to attach to the ceiling.
We’re finally on the last school term of the year here in the uk and that means one thing; Christmas is right around the corner and I’m not sure who is more excited, me or the kids! For our first Christmas craft this year we’ve been busy making one our favourites, these jazzy paper plate baubles. We love using these as part of our window displays, they’re easy to mass produce and each one turns out unique which means these are great to make and display for groups such as schools as well as at home!
Here’s what we used
Paper plates
Tissue paper
Red card
Tinsel chenille stem
Scissors
Glue
Glue gun / sticky tape
How to make our paper plate baubles
Start by decorating your paper plate to make the bauble. We glued several different coloured squares of tissue paper onto ours as they will be hanging in the window and tissue paper looks great in the light but you could almost anything. Some popular options include paints, pens and stickers.
Take your coloured card and cut out a trapezium type shape to make the top of the bauble and glue it in place on one side of the plate.
Take a length of pipe cleaner and twist it into a loop to make the ‘string’ for the bauble. Use a glue gun or tape to secure the loop to the back of the trapezium shape as above and once dry your baubles are ready to display!
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It’s finally my favourite time of year; spooky season! Our Halloween crafts are in full swing and we’ve been having so much fun making some spooky homemade decor. This cute paper plate pumpkin craft is so adorable and is easy to adapt for all age groups. Each paper plate turns out completely unique which makes these pumpkins perfect for a fun Halloween display board!
Here’s what you’ll need
Paper plates
Orange tissue paper
Coloured card (green, brown and black)
Scissors
Glue
How to make our paper plate pumpkin craft
First take your orange tissue paper and cut it into several small square pieces. Cover the paper plate in glue and then use the orange squares to cover the plate and give it it’s pumpkin colour.
Next it’s time to create your paper plate pumpkin’s design. Cut out the shapes of the facial features and glue them on to the front of the plate.
Finish off by cutting out a stalk and some greenery and gluing in down on the back to complete your paper plate pumpkin craft. Aren’t these just adorable?
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