By Noreen Doll.
Frankie is always a Halloween favorite, and a peek a boo Frankie is a fun idea for kids.
He can be made with card stock or craft foam, but craft foam would be sturdier and take more of a beating.
Materials.
Paper for Pattern
Craft Foam – Green, Black, and White
White Oil Based Sharpie
3/4 Inch Brad
Wiggly Eyes, optional
Paper Punch
Scissors
How to Make Peek A Boo Frankie.
1. Make the paper patterns.
Be sure the gravestone is large enough to completely conceal Frankie when it is closed and overlapped. (An inch to 1 1/2 inches wider than Frankie’s head.)
2. Trace the patterns onto the craft foam.
Cut out. Cut the gravestone down the center where the red line on the template shows.
3. Make Frankie’s face. Use wiggly eyes or create some from bits of craft foam.
Make an oval from green for his nose. Cut out. Use a pencil or light dusting of ink around the edge to shade it.
Place the eyes fairly close together and the nose just under them. Leave enough room at the top of the face for Frankie’s hair.
Draw his mouth with a Sharpie.
Add a scar or two. Make the stitches uneven.
4. Make 2 bolts for his neck, leaving the ends long enough to attach to the back.
5. Cut out a fringe of hair for Frankie, and attach it.
6. Write Frankie’s name or other message on the tombstone.
I used a white, oil based Sharpie, found in the art department in Hobby Lobby.
7. Punch a small hole in the center of the base of Frankie’s neck.
Lay the gravestone pieces over the neck hole and mark where the holes should be in each of them.
8. Put the brad through the hole in the right side of the gravestone, then the left side, and then through the hole in Frankie’s neck
Don’t close the brad too tightly as you want the gravestone to be able to slide open and shut.
Of course, very young children need to be supervised when using anything with small parts.
Tips
If card stock is used it would be a good idea to glue an extra small square or circle of it on the back side where the hole is, to keep the hole from tearing out immediately.
Gray would also be a good color for the gravestone, and you could then use a black Sharpie to write on it.
Noreen Doll
Joyce says
Darling little Frankie! I think he would hold the attention of 5 year old boys – just enough work before they wander away – and super finished item that they’d enjoy playing with. Thanks!
Michelle says
we are not big on Halloween here in Australia, but this is sort of cute (for an ugly monster!)
Erin @ Making Memories says
So cute!!!
Laura @ The Experimental Home says
I might just have to make one for my toddler to play with. He would love playing peek-a-boo with Frankenstein! Does that sound morbid? 🙂
This Ole Mom says
Hello, I love this peek a boo frankenstein!!Very cute ! My little boy would love this!! I am visiting from Get Your DIy er on .
Kim
http://thisolemom.blogspot.com
Jennie says
Love this craft!
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
Oh my word, how cute is this. I love it. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
stacysewsandschools says
SO cute!!! I think my kids would love to try this!! Thanks!!
I found you through Stringtown Home’s Tips & Tricks Party
Heather says
So cute! He made me giggle! LOL! Such a fun little craft… love it! Thanks so much for sharing it at the party! Hope you’re having a great week!
Katie @ Made to be a Momma says
This is such a fun craft! My little guy would love this! I would love to have you share at my link party! 🙂 http://www.madetobeamomma.com/2013/10/homemade-70.html
Lizy @ http://justdipitinchocolate.blogspot.com/ says
Very Cute, I’m sure little ones would love to play peek a boo with Frankie and Big bros and sisters could help in the making. Thanks for sharing at the Fluster Buster party, have a great weekend, Lizy party co host
Diana Rambles says
Cute!
Linda @ A La Carte says
This is so cute! My Grandson wants to be Frankenstein this Halloween! Thanks for sharing this fun craft at TTF!
Aida @ TheCraftingFoodie says
Noreen,
What an adorable Halloween craft! My older daughter would love making this, and my younger daughter will go nuts playing with it. Perfect! Thanks for sharing!
Pinkoddy says
What a great idea, he would make a great Halloween party decoration
Linda says
This is too cute, Noreen. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
claire says
Great project !!
I would love you to come and share @ Craft, Create & Inspire linky party !!!
Look forward to seeing you there 🙂
http://lemonpaperdesigns.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/craft-create-inspire-linky-party.html
Claire x
Natasha @ Epic Mommy Adventures says
Awww…so cute! Thanks so much for sharing on Turn It Up Tuesdays! We love having you! 🙂
Tammy says
Another great project…Thanks for sharing at One More Time Events…Hugs Tammy
Mandy Hank says
Noreen, this little guy is adorable 🙂 Thank you so much for linking up your chalk board project with Get Your DIY on this week! I hope you’ll join us today to link up any Thrifty Halloween Decor you have 🙂
Mandy @ The Hankful House Blog
Tara from The Magnolia Barn says
I love this. Perfect for a Halloween card to grandparents and family!
Noreen says
I love your idea of using it as a Halloween card!
Confessions of a Plate Addict says
Just wanted to let you know that your Frankie is featured on my blog! Thanks so much for sharing at The Scoop! Hugs…Debbie
http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/10/20-fun-halloween-ideas.html
Ginger says
So cute! I’m sure the kiddos love it! Thanks for linking up to Gingerly Made’s Show & Tell.
Sara @ Content in the Meantime says
Cute idea. Thanks for sharing.
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
This is so cool! It would make a great craft for kids too.
Theresa @DearCreatives says
Adorable Noreen! Featuring you tomorrow @DearCreatives thanks for sharing at the party! Can’t wait to see what you make next!
Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says
Now this is totally adorable! My boys would love to help make one of these! Thanks so much for linking up at Get Your DIY On! Hope to see you on Sunday at 7 pm EST to link up your spooky outdoor decor!!
~Abby =)
Mary Catherine says
What a darling monster craft! I bet the little ones would love playing peek-a-boo with Frank. Thanks for linking up at Share it Saturday. I’m featuring you this week.
Allison @ Dream a Little Bigger says
This is so much fun and I love Frankenstein. Thanks for sharing peek-a-boo Frankie at Link It or Lump It 🙂
Susie @Bowdabra says
What a cool and spooky Halloween idea! We love it! Our newest showcase is here and we hope you stop in and share again!
Susie @Bowdabra
Bella@artclubblog says
Frankie’s adorable. A great project for kids!
Elizabeth says
Darling!! Love this. So fun and simple for the little ones!
Trisha D. says
Wow, your Frankie craft is ridiculously creative!! I love how the ‘doors’ pivot! It’s fun projects of yours that we’d love to see at our Outside [the Box] Link Party. Off to go pin!!
The party is every Tuesday at 5PM EST.
Amy says
This is too cute!
Stopped by today via the Weekend ReTreat!
Lou Lou Girls says
Super cute idea! Pinned. Lou Lou Girls
Tanya says
FUN!! I love it.
I am a co-host for Wake-Up Wednesday Linky Party and would like to thank you for partying with us.
-Tanya
Cathy says
He is so cute – I bet my grandkids would love him. Thank you for sharing at Share It One More Time. Cathy
Linda B says
Frankie is adorable.
Clairejustine says
Great idea 🙂
Thanks for sharing..
Denise says
Thanks sharing Frankie with the Mommy Needs a Time Out Linky party, we’re pinning this post on our group board.
Kristina and Millie says
what a little cutie! I love your peek a boos you share and the little finger puppets too. Frankie looks so friendly and happy, not scary at all and I could play with him all day 🙂 Thanks for sharing with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday!
Valerie says
I love that he is playing peek a boo, so cute!
Heather says
This is too cute! Thanks so much for sharing it at our Tips & Tricks linky party last week. Hope you’ll join again this week….. the party goes live at 8pm CST! See you then! 🙂