By Noreen Doll.
Peek a boo ghosts are fun for older kids to make and younger kids to play with.
They would be great Halloween party favors for kids.
Use craft foam or card stock to make them. I made the ghost from a milk jug.
See the templates as a guide to creating the parts.
The ghosts can be made larger or smaller than these shown.
Materials.
Paper for Pattern
Craft Foam or Card Stock – Orange, White, Brown
Black Sharpie
3/4 inch long Brad
Paper Punch
Scissors
Wiggly Eyes, optional
How to Make a Peek A Boo Ghost.
1. Make the paper patterns. Be sure the ghost is enough smaller than the pumpkin that it doesn’t show when the pumpkin is closed.
The pumpkin should be an inch to an inch and a half wider than the ghost at the widest part of the ghost, to allow for overlap in the center.
2. Trace the pattern pieces onto the craft materials. A milk jug worked very well for the ghost.
Cut them out. The red line shows that the pumpkin will be completely cut apart down the center.
Cut outside the black line of the ghost to allow it to stand out more.
3. Draw a face on the ghost.
4. Make faint curved lines down each side of the pumpkin. (I used a pencil.)
5. Punch a hole in about the center at the bottom of the ghost. (See above photo.)
6. Lay the pumpkin halves over the ghost and mark where a matching hole should go in each of them. Punch the holes.
7. Put glue on HALF of the stem where it will be behind the pumpkin. Attach the stem to one side of the pumpkin, allowing room for the other side to tuck in.
8. Put the brad through the hole in the right side of the pumpkin, then the left side, and then through the ghost.
Don’t close the brad too tightly as the pumpkin sides need to be able to open and shut.
9. Close the sides of the pumpkin over the ghost until it is hidden.
The peek a boo ghost is ready to delight a child!
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.
Noreen Doll
Conniecrafter says
that is just too cute 🙂
Pinkoddy says
What a sweet idea – love how you used the milk jug
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
This is super cute and a quick craft for kids of all ages…even me 🙂
Antonella says
What a cute craft, love the way the ghost peeks through the pumpkin! We’ve made these with eggs for Easter. Thanks for sharing.
I would love it if you’d stop by.
Hugs, antonella 🙂
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
Oh I love this, what a cute and creative idea. Now this would be perfect for my grands. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
Stephanie Daigneault says
How cute, my kids would have fun with this one!
Sharon says
What a lovely idea! Thanks for sharing.
Tammy says
A very cute Halloween craft idea!
Krissy of B-Inspired Mama says
LOVe this! So clever.
If you haven’t yet, I hope you’ll stop over and link this up to the Perfectly Pumpkin Contest at B-Inspired Mama!
Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says
Well now I’m torn! Should I make peek-a-boo Frankie or the ghost with the kids? Answer: both! So creative!
~Abby =)
Linda @ A La Carte says
This is so cute! I can see my Grandson having a good time with this craft! Thanks for linking up to TTF!
Piwimama says
I love this! It would be a great addition to a fall party! If you get a chance you can enter it into the Perfectly pumpkin contest
http://piwiprincess.blogspot.com/2013/10/PerfectlyPumpkincontest2013.html
Shantalle says
I LOVE this craft! This will be a great one for my kidlets to make. Thanks so much for sharing. Pinning!
Caseperlatesta says
What a cute idea! I’ve just pin it!
Emily says
so super cute! I love the way it turned out. So festive and cheerful!! thanks so much for linking up to Tasteful Tuesdays. You were featured today! I spread the word around the web, feel free to re-share one or more of my social medial posts :o) Emily@nap-timecreations
Divya says
this is so delightful and funny
Confessions of a Plate Addict says
Just wanted you to know that you have been featured on my blog! Thanks so much for sharing at The Scoop!…hugs…Debbie
http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/10/30-more-fun-halloween-ideas.html
Allison @ Dream a Little Bigger says
This is so much fun and I love it just as much as your peekaboo Frankenstein! Sharing these with a friend who is a teacher – I’m sure they’ll be lots of fun for her little ones!
Linda aka Crafty Gardener says
very cute
Kristina & Millie says
You have such cute peek a boos! Pls stop by and share at our Snickerdoodle Sunday – theme is Halloween this week http://www.2crochethooks.com/1/post/2013/10/snickerdoodle-sunday-and-zombie-tissues.html
Kathy Penney @ Sparkles And A Stove says
This is adorable! My kids would love to do this. Pinning to my Halloween board. Thanks for sharing at All Things Pretty.
Alexis AKA MOM says
LOVE this thanks so much for the idea, can’t wait to do for my son’s class.
Tammy says
Hi just stopping by to let you know you have been featured at one More Time Events http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2013/10/share-it-one-more-time.html
Thank you for sharing…hugs Tammy
Moni - Zu Haus at Home says
This is so cute!
Momma's Gone Crazy says
This is a great idea! I think my daughter would like this, even at 5. I’ve been searching for some great Halloween crafts, and not just sweets lol Following from Inspiration Spotlight
Debi @ Adorned From Above says
This is a cute project. My granddaughters would have fun making this. Thanks so much for sharing with Adorned From Above’s Link Party. We hope to see you at tonight’s party.
Debi