The story behind it
By TurkeyMom · September 2014
Ages3–6 yrs
Prep5 min
Activity15 min
Leveleasy
MessLow
Works for1:1 · Small group · Class
Fold a basket coffee filter into a cone, draw a cute ghost face with a black marker, then punch a hole and thread it to hang. Display the little ghosties on a fallen tree branch or string them into a banner.
⚠️ Safety first
- Adult handles the stapler if you choose to staple the cones. Staples are small and sharp.
- Help little ones with the hole punch so fingers don't get pinched.
- Supervise children around string and thread, and hang finished ghosts out of reach of babies and toddlers.
- If you collect a fallen branch, an adult should check it for sharp points, splinters and bugs before bringing it inside.
Before the kids arrive
- Optional: find a fallen tree branch to display the finished ghosts.
Steps
Fold a basket coffee filter in half.
Fold it in half once more to make a cone.
Adult (optional): staple the cone so the edges don't fly.
Draw a cute, non-scary ghost face with the black marker.
Punch a hole above the face with the hole punch.
Thread a piece of string, yarn or sewing thread through the hole.
Hang your little ghosties from a fallen tree branch to display them.
Tips
- We used sewing thread to make the thread as light and "invisible" as possible. Ha!from the author
- Those holes made by the puncher gave the ghosts additional charm!from the author
- The whole craft can be done on a much larger scale with a bigger tree branch and many more ghosties.from the author
- For indoor decor, lay a black poster board behind the branch and draw a full moon and a flying bat. Ooooohh... spooky.from the author
Make it your own
- Use the ghost branch as a prop for a haunted house theme.
- Prop the branch on your front lawn for the big night.
- Paint the branch white for extra effect.
- Paint the ghost eyes with glow-in-the-dark paint.
- String the ghosties together to make a banner for a party or the mantle.
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