The ghost paper plate craft is pure Halloween magic…sweet, simple, and just the right amount of spooky! This little ghost isn’t here to scare anyone; he’s just floating by to bring a whole lot of giggles and maybe a few friendly “boos.”
Half the fun of this one is how ridiculously easy it is. There’s no paint to spill, no glitter to haunt your house for the next six months, just scissors, glue, and some serious personality. My kids made three in a row because apparently one ghost wasn’t enough to properly “haunt” the fridge.
Want more Halloween paper plate crafts that are equal parts spooky and silly? Check out our full collection…they’re all too cute to be scary.
What You’ll Need for This Ghost Paper Plate Craft
Round up your craft stash – you don’t need anything wild for this one. A paper plate, a few scraps of colored paper, and a glue stick are basically all it takes to make your own friendly little ghost float across the table.
- Paper plate – the base for your spooky new buddy.
- Construction paper – for the face, cheeks, and any extra ghostly flair your kiddo dreams up.
- Scissors – for all the snipping (bonus points if your kid insists on doing the cutting).
- Glue stick – because tape just doesn’t have the same magic.
- Pencil or marker – to sketch your ghost shape before cutting it out.
No glitter. No slime. Just a simple, cute Halloween craft that comes together faster than you can find the missing scissors.
How to Make a Paper Plate Ghost Craft
This is where things get boo-tifully fun. Grab your kiddo, crank up your favorite spooky tunes, and get ready to watch a plain paper plate transform into the happiest little ghost you’ve ever seen. (Bonus points if you make ghost noises the whole time.)
Step 1: Gather your supplies
Time to set the scene…craft table cleared, sleeves rolled up, snacks safely out of glue range. Once everything’s ready, it’s haunting hour.
Step 2: Draw your ghost shape
Sketch a wiggly ghost outline right on your paper plate. You can use the template or freehand it. Lopsided edges just make it cuter (and a little more haunting).
Step 3: Cut out your ghost
Snip along your outline to free your ghost from the paper plate. Think of it like a friendly little spirit escaping its shell…scissors version.
Step 4: Cut out the eyes and mouth
Now it’s time to give your ghost a little personality! Cut two big ovals for eyes and one smaller for the mouth.
Step 5: Glue on the face
Glue those eyes and mouth in place and watch your ghost start to come alive…or, you know, un-alive.
Step 6: Cut out the cheeks and eye highlights
Because even ghosts deserve a glow-up! Cut two little circles for rosy cheeks and two smaller circles for the eye highlights, or use the template if freehanding circles feels like dark magic.
Step 7: Glue on the cheeks
Pop those cute pink cheeks on either side of the eyes. Suddenly your ghost’s gone from spooky to sweet!
Step 8: Add the highlights
A few tiny white circles glued onto the eyes make a world of difference. Now your ghost looks bright-eyed, curious, and maybe a little mischievous.
Step 9: Show off your ghost
Hang it up, tape it to the wall, or let it float across your fridge. You’ve officially created a ghost with attitude.
Keep the Halloween Fun Flowing
If your ghost turned out too cute to stop crafting, I’ve got you covered. These Halloween favorites are just as fun:
- Pumpkin Guts Slime – it’s squishy, stretchy, and just gross enough to make kids squeal in delight.
- Bat Paper Plate Craft – because what’s a ghost without a bat friend to hang out with?
- Spider Web Weaving Sensory Bin – a glow in the dark fine motor favorite that somehow feels both spooky and calming.
- Build a Monster Play Dough Tray – where creativity gets gloriously weird…eyeballs, fangs, and all.
- 5 Little Pumpkins Sensory Bin – perfect for storytelling, counting practice, or just good old-fashioned pumpkin scooping.
- Ghost Story Books for Kids – Not-too-scary stories about friendly phantoms and funny hauntings.
Try one, try them all…or make it a full-on “Haunted Craft Week.” Just be warned: once the ghosts and pumpkins come out, your house might stay spooky ‘til November.
Grab the Printable Ghost Craft Template
Want to make this craft even easier for your little ghouls and goblins? The Ghost Paper Plate Craft Printable includes step-by-step visual directions and a ready-to-use template for all the cutout pieces.
It’s perfect for classrooms, craft centers, or anyone who likes a little less chaos and a lot more fun. Just print, prep, and let your ghosts come to life (the friendly kind, of course).
Please Share This Ghost Paper Plate Craft!
If this little ghost floated its way into your heart (or at least onto your fridge), I’d love it if you shared it! Pin it, post it, or send it to a friend who’s always down for a little spooky fun.
Every share helps more parents and teachers find easy, creative Halloween ideas…and that means even more happy ghosts floating around. 👻