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Boo-tiful Cotton Ball Ghost Craft for Halloween

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Boo-tiful Cotton Ball Ghost Craft for Halloween!

Get ready to spookify your Halloween decor with this super easy and fun cotton ball ghost craft! Perfect for kids of all ages (and adults who love a little crafting fun), this DIY project is a great way to add some festive cheer to your home.

What You'll Need:

  • Cotton balls
  • Construction paper (white or black)
  • Markers or crayons (black, orange, purple, etc.)
  • Googly eyes (optional)
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick or tape

Let's Get Ghastly!

  1. **Create the Ghost Shape:** Fold a piece of construction paper in half. Draw half a ghost shape on the folded side, making sure the top of the ghost is on the fold. Cut out the ghost shape, and unfold it to reveal your ghostly friend!
  2. **Cotton Ball Time:** Start gluing cotton balls onto your ghost shape, covering it entirely. You can use a glue stick or tape, depending on your preference. Let your creativity flow! Make your ghost fluffy and ghostly with lots of cotton balls, or keep it sleek and spooky with a thinner layer.
  3. **Face It:** Use your markers or crayons to add a spooky face to your ghost! You can go classic with two dots for eyes and a curved line for a mouth, or get creative and give your ghost a funny expression. Don't forget to add a cute little nose if you want!
  4. **Googly Eyes (Optional):** If you're feeling extra fancy, glue on some googly eyes for a fun and expressive touch. Just make sure they're big and spooky enough for your ghost!
  5. **Hang It Up:** Once your ghost is complete, you can hang it up using a piece of string or yarn. You can even add a little loop of string to the top of the ghost when you're creating it.

Tips and Tricks:

  • Use different colors of construction paper to create colorful ghosts! You can even make a ghost family with different colored ghosts.
  • Get creative with the ghost's face! Add a hat, a bow tie, or even a spooky spider to make your ghost unique.
  • If you don't have googly eyes, you can use pieces of black paper or construction paper to create eyes.
  • This craft is a great way to recycle old cotton balls! Just make sure they're clean and fluffy.

Have a Spooktacular Halloween!

We hope you have fun making your own cotton ball ghosts! Share your creations with us on social media using #CottonBallGhost. Happy Halloween!

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