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A 5–15 minutes craft for ages 3–10, using supplies you likely already have — Sharpie Markers, Pom Poms, and Scissors.

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    Make Halloween Ghost Triangle Craft

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

    Step 1: Step 1: Make the Triangle

    Place the 3 large popsicle sticks in a triangle shape and secure at each intersection point with a drop of Elmer’s glue Set the triangle aside to give the glue time to dry while you move on to step 2.

    Step 2: Step 2: Paint your triangle

    Place your popsicle triangle on a piece of newspaper and squeeze out a little white paint onto the paper Then, pinch the pompom with the clothespin to make your “paint brush” Paint the triangle white and set it aside to dry.

    Step 3: Step 3: Prep the Parts

    Draw and cut out a triangle, just a little smaller than the outside of your triangle frame, from the white construction paper. Then from the black construction paper, draw and cut out an oval about the size of the pad of your thumb. This will be his mouth. Optional: Cut 2 small circles from the red scrap of paper to give your ghost rosy cheeks.

    Step 4: Step 4: Assmeble your Ghost

    Once your paint is dry, it is time to put together your cute ghost craft! First, glue the white paper triangle onto the back of your frame using the glue stick. Use your glue stick to adhere the mouth that you cut out and the googly eyes (optional: and red rosy cheeks). Add wiggle eyebrows with your black sharpie marker, and you are done!
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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 Sharpie Markers
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    • A cartoon of Pom Poms
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    • A cartoon of Pencils
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    • A cartoon of Googly Eyes
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    • A cartoon of White Glue
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      • — Don't forget! Close glue lids.
    • A cartoon of Clothespins
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    • A cartoon of Paint
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close all paint lids tightly.
    • A cartoon of Popsicle Sticks
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    • A cartoon of Construction Paper
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    • A cartoon of Construction Paper
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    • A cartoon of Construction Paper
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    • A cartoon of Newspapers
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    • A cartoon of Glue Sticks
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      • — Don't forget! Put cap on glue sticks tightly.
    • A cartoon of Scissors
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