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A 20–40 minutes craft for ages 5–12, using supplies you likely already have — Yarn, Hole Punches, and Tape.

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    Make Ghost Halloween Craft: Weaving Project

    Your creative buddy says:
    "Let's stick together and make this one!"

    Step 1: Step 1: Cut out ghost shape and paint plate

    May need grown-up help
    Cut a ghost shape out of the middle of the paper plate. Place the plate on the newspaper. Pinch one of the medium pompoms with the clothespin to form a “paint brush.” Squeeze out some black paint on the newspaper and paint the bottom of the paper plate. Allow the paint to dry. Make another “paint brush” and squeeze some blue paint onto the newspaper. Make swirls with blue to make a spooky night sky. Again let the paint dry.

    Step 2: Step 2: Add your Tombstone and punch holes

    Cut a small grave stone out of the scrap of construction paper and add detail with a marker. Glue it onto the plate. Punch holes around the ghost shape, approximately 1/2 inch apart.

    Step 3: Step 3: Weave your Ghost Yarn

    Cut a piece of white yarn approximately 1 yard in length. Wrap some tape around the end of the yarn to make it easier to lace with. Lace the yarn through one of the holes (you can start anywhere) and pull it through until there is just about an inch left in the back. Tape it down to hold it in place. Weave the yarn back and forth in a random pattern until the shape is covered. You may need more than one piece of yarn. At the end of the piece of yarn, secure it on the back of the plate with a piece of tape. Glue the eyes onto the ghost and allow the glue to dry thoroughly.
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    Clean up

    Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.

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    Put away our supplies

    Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!

    • A cartoon of Yarn
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Tape
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Pom Poms
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    • A cartoon of Googly Eyes
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of White Glue
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close glue lids.
    • A cartoon of Clothespins
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Paint
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close all paint lids tightly.
    • A cartoon of Paint
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close all paint lids tightly.
    • A cartoon of Markers
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close all marker caps tightly.
    • A cartoon of Construction Paper
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Newspapers
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Plaper Plates
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    • A cartoon of Hole Punches
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    • A cartoon of Scissors
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