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A simple and fun handprint ghost to create with your kids for Halloween both in the classroom and at home.

Create an adorable Halloween Handprint Ghost using just a few simple materials from the craft store. This easy craft is also a great way to make a handprint keepsake. All parents love to see their child’s hand prints on a craft. This little ghost will look great hanging up around the house or decorating a bulletin board. Keep reading to see how simple it is to put together.

Materials Needed for Handprint Ghost

Next time you head to the craft store or your local Walmart, grab these craft supplies, and you will be ready to make this simple craft at any point during October! You can also find these materials online or at the Dollar Store.

White, black, and purple cardstock
Purple Glitter Cardstock
Black Sharpie
Mini Pink Pom Poms
Glue

How Do I Make a Handprint Ghost?

To make a DIY handprint ghost with your little guys, follow these simple instructions:

First, cut out a handprint shape on your white construction paper or cardstock. I didn’t cut all the way between the fingers, just a simple outline.
Next, add two black dots for your eyes using your black marker or Sharpie. Add a cute little smile as well.
Then, glue on your pink pom poms to look like rosy cheeks.
Make your witch hat using black cardstock. Add a purple glitter stripe around the brim of the hat. Glue the hat to the ghost’s head.

Other things you can add are a bow tie or a hair bow and eyelashes if you would like. Instead of using a marker to draw the eyes, you can also use googly eyes. Those are always a hit with the kids.

How Do You Make a Handprint Ghost with Paint?

Instead of tracing your child’s handprint onto white cardstock, use white paint to create the ghost body. Then use black paint or a black sharpie to draw on the eyes and mouth as usual. You’ll need a paintbrush to apply the white paint to your child’s hand. Then, just press it down on black or darkly colored paper and complete the rest of the craft. Use baby wipes or soap and water to wash the paint off their hand afterward.

Halloween Crafts to Make out of Paper Plates

Try making these fun paper plate crafts using minimal craft supplies. They are fantastic for fine motor skill development, and they are super cute to use for Halloween decorations. In this post, you can see I have made Frankenstein, a cat, and a spider

More Fun Halloween Ideas

Try these silly Tic Tac Toe Boards with your kids. They are a great way to celebrate Halloween and repurpose some old materials.

Your kids will also enjoy these 25+ Halloween Treats. They are perfect for parties at home or at school and will bring a smile to the kid’s faces.

This ghost handprint art will make a great keepsake after the Halloween festivities. If you make it in the classroom, send it home with your students for kids to share with their families. If you make it at home, be sure to hang it up on a window or the refrigerator for everyone to admire.