Looking for a fun Halloween craft for kids?
These adorable DIY Yarn Mummies are made with nothing more than recycled cardboard, a little black paint, and white yarn, making them an easy and inexpensive project for toddlers, preschoolers, and even elementary-aged kids who love to get into the Halloween spirit.
Simply use the free printable template to trace the mummy shape onto cardboard, cut it out, dab on a little optional paint, and let kids wrap the yarn around and around to create their own frightfully fun Halloween friend.
Supply List
- cardboard scrap
- pencil
- black paint & brush
- white yarn
- scissors
- adhesive googly eyes
- Not confident with your mummy drawing skills? Print This Template!
This low-mess Halloween craft includes a full step-by-step tutorial with easy-to-follow instructions, making it perfect for classrooms, homeschool, Halloween parties, or a fun afternoon of crafting at home. It’s a simple recycled craft that’s creative, festive, and so much fun to make!
How To Make Yarn Mummies
- Print the free mummy template and cut it out (you can scale the size down if needed before printing). Place the template on a small piece of cardboard, trace around it with a pencil, then carefully cut out the cardboard mummy shape.
- If you’d like, give your mummy a quick coat of black paint. Don’t feel like painting? It looks just as cute with the natural cardboard showing through.
- Use scissors to snip tiny notches all around the edge of the mummy. These little grooves help keep the yarn from slipping off as you wrap it around the cardboard.
- Adhere the googly eyes, then let your kids wrap white yarn all around the mummy. For younger children, tape the end of the yarn to the back first to keep it from slipping.
- If you like this easy Halloween craft, check out this List of Ridiculously Fun Halloween Ideas For Kids!
And just like that, your little Halloween mummy is ready to shamble into the spooky season! The best part? No ancient curses, no dusty tombs, and no expensive craft supplies! Just a little cardboard, some yarn, and lots of giggles. Don’t be surprised if your kids ask to make a whole family of mummies.
