Halloween is coming up quickly.  After all, it is at the end of this month.  When you think of Halloween what do you think of?  Probably bats, jack-o-lanterns and witches.  But, don’t forget the place they all live.  That’s right…. I’m talking about a Haunted House.  There is not much scarier than a Haunted House.  So, with that being said I am dedicating today’s craft to Haunted Houses.  I scoured the internet looking for an assortment of different kinds of Haunted House crafts perfect for Halloween.  With all 17 of these Haunted House crafts I have listed here you are sure to find one you will love.  So, without further ado….

Haunted House Crafts Perfect for Halloween

(1)   Haunted House Centerpiece

If you are throwing a Halloween party and you are looking for something to have as a centerpiece…. then I have the perfect craft for you.  Busy Bee Kids Crafts shows you how to make this spooky Haunted House Centerpiece step-by-step.

(2)  Paper Bag Haunted House

This Paper Bag Haunted House is perfect for decorating your house for Halloween, but it is also wonderful to use as party favors for a Halloween party.  You can fill these bags with goodies for the kids…. they will love it.  I found this craft over at Kaboose and it looks like a ton of fun.

(3) Haunted House Milk Carton (You can Fill This One with Treats)

This one is on our site and is made from a simple milk carton or creamer carton. All you have to do is fill with treats or candy, tape closed, wrap with paper, and decorate. Here are the craft instructions.

(4)   Popsicle Stick Haunted House

Here is a great Haunted House craft perfect for the youngest of children.  All Kids Network shows you how to make this Halloween craft and it is almost totally made up of Popsicle sticks.  And, we all know how much kids love making things with Popsicle sticks…. almost as much as they love eating the Popsicles.

(5)   Haunted Gingerbread House

Now, tell me how awesome this Haunted House is!!  It is just incredible…. and it is totally edible.  Gotta love that!!  I found this Haunted House craft over at Sisteroo and I hope you love it as much as I do.  This Gingerbread Haunted House makes for a perfect decoration or an edible treat for a Halloween party.

(6) Haunted House Pop Up Cards

Here is another Haunted House craft this from this site. Everyone loves pop up cards and this is one of the simplest types that you can make. We will teach you how to make these with just a few slits and a bit of folding. Find out the instructions here.

(7)  Cardboard Box Haunted House

How cute is this Haunted House?  So cute!!  And, it is made out of an item you probably have laying around the house…. a cardboard box.  I found this Halloween craft over at Spoonful and it is a great find.  Check out this craft and get all the haunted details.

(8)  Spooky S’mores Haunted House

YUMMY!!  Here is another edible Haunted House craft.  I love the edible crafts.    If you love S’mores then you are going to surely love this craft.  Check out Kitchen Fun with my 3 Sons for all the yummy spooky details.

(9)  Shoe Box Haunted House

I just love those crafts where you can find the materials needed right in your home.  And, this craft is one of them.  Scribble Press shows you step-by-step how to make this creepy Haunted House out of a shoe box….. very clever!!

(10)  Poster Board Haunted House

I love this Haunted House craft!!  I think what I love so much is the fact that this Haunted House is very narrow and tall…. it gives it a very creepy vibe.  Perfect for a Halloween decoration.  I found this Haunted House craft over at Crissy’s Crafts.  You have to check it out for yourself.

(11)  Paper Mâche Haunted House

Kids love working with Paper Mâche…. and making this Paper Mâche Haunted House will be no exception.  And, this haunted house really turns out amazing.  Get all the Halloween craft details over at Woman’s Day.

(12)  Mod Podge Haunted House

How amazing is this Haunted House?  So amazing!!  Mod Podge is a material that kids love working with…. they just do.  I know my children do.  Here B-Inspired Mama shows you how you too can make this incredible Haunted House using Mod Podge.

(13)  Spooky Haunted House

 AllYou shows you how to take an old dollhouse and make it into this awesome Haunted House.  Your kids are sure to get a kick out of using their old dollhouse and making it into a Haunted House.  Check out the website for all the craft details.

(14)  Heebie Jeebie Haunted House

I found this Haunted House craft over at Crayola.  This Halloween craft is perfect if you are having a Halloween party.  Make a bunch of these Haunted Houses and use them to store candy…. hand them out as a Halloween Party favor.  How fun is that?!

(15)  Cardboard Boxes & Rolls Haunted House

Isn’t this a rock’n Haunted House?!  Or, should I say…. Haunted Mansion?!  I love it.  Patheos used different sized cardboard boxes and cardboard rolls to make this Haunted House craft.  It is a clever idea and it came out amazing.  Check out her site to see it for yourself.

(16)  Cereal Box Haunted House

What a great Haunted House.  And, what it totally cool about this Halloween craft is that it is simply made from a cereal box.  I love when you can find your craft materials right at home…. and in this case you can.  Check out Fun Lab Blog for all the Haunted House Craft details.

(17)  Glow in the Dark Haunted House

You know what is spooky?  Something that glows in the dark….. like this Haunted House.  I’m not sure why, but an item that has a glowing effect is just 10 times spookier.  And, it’s perfect for Halloween.  Make sure to check out Craft Project Ideas for the step-by-step “how-to” on making this Glow in the Dark Haunted House.

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Instead of using an Easter Basket to give out Easter treats to people, have you thought of using a Treat Bag?  Today I’m going to show you how to make a Bunny Rabbit Treat Bag for Easter.  These are great if you have a bunch of people to hand out candy to.  Instead of buying an Easter Basket for everyone…. why not just make these cute Bunny Rabbit Treat Bags.  They are super easy and a ton of fun…. plus they are super cute.  So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

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Materials Needed

Brown Bag

Pencil

Scissors

Black Marker

2 Pom Poms

Treats

2 Ribbons

Step 1

Draw top of bunny’s head all around a brown bag.

Step 2

Cut out the top of the bunny heads you just drew.  After cutting out it will look like this.

Step 3

Draw 2 ovals for eyes, draw 3 lines for whiskers and add 2 pom poms where shown.

Step 4

Add treats.  Once you have added the treats tie both ears shut on each side.

That’s it!!  You just finished your Bunny Rabbit Treat Bags for Easter.  Now, give this Bunny Rabbit Treat Bag to the receiver….. they are sure to love it!!

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I have a fun and creative craft for you today.  I am going to show you how to take a paper bag and make it into a bunny puppet.  Sounds like fun, right?  It really is.  And, the timing of it couldn’t be any more perfect.  After all, Easter is in just a few weeks.  Made with string or yarn the arms and legs of the puppet actually move.  When you aren’t using it as a puppet hang the Paper Bag Bunny up as an Easter decoration.  People are sure to love it when they see it.  So, let’s get started.

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Materials Needed

Paper Bag

Newspaper

String or Yarn

Several Sheets of Paper

Scissors

Glue

Pencil

Step 1

Wad up several sheets of newspaper and put in paper bag until 3/4 full.

Step 2

Close the open end of bag with string or yarn.

Step 3

Cut 8 strips of paper each approximately 3/4 inch by 18 inches long.

Step 4

Glue ends of 2 strips of paper together at right angle (so it looks like a letter L).

Step 5

I colored each strip a different color to help you visualize how to fold these.  1)  did #1 in last step.  2)  fold blue strip over and crease.  3)  fold red strip over and crease.  4)  fold blue strip down and crease.  Keep folding each strip over the other strip until entire strips are used.  Glue last fold together.

Step 6

Now you have a springy arm or leg.  You will need 4 all together.

Step 7

Draw and cut out bunny hands, feet, ears, eyes and mouth.

Step 8

On each side of the bag, glue on arms.  Spread out extra edges of the top of the bag to form a skirt.  Under skirt, glue legs.  Glue on hands and feet to legs and arms.

Step 9

Glue string to hands and feet.

There you go….. you just finished your paper bag bunny puppet.  Isn’t it adorable?  Now move the strings and watch the the bunny dance.  What else can you make him do?

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Lately I have been showing you some crafts to do for President’s Day.  Well, I’m going to continue with the President’s Day crafting fun by showing you how to make a George Washington Wig.  Made from cotton balls and a large paper shopping bag…. this craft turns out awesome.  Plus, the craft is a lot of fun…. almost as much fun as the child will have running around wearing the George Washington Wig he/she just made.  So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started with this crafting fun.

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Materials Needed

Large Paper Bag

Pen or Marker

Scissors

Cotton Balls

Glue

Blue Ribbon

Step 1

Draw a number 5 like shape on large bag.

Step 2

Close the bag so it is not open.  Now, cut out the shape you drew in last step so you cut thru both sides.

Step 3

This is the part that will go over your head.

Step 4

Glue cotton balls over the outside of bag.

Step 5

Tie ribbon around back for ponytail.

Awesome job… you just finished making your George Washington Wig for President’s Day.  Wasn’t it fun to make?!  Now, put on your wig and act like George Washington.  Fun stuff!!

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Everyone knows that Masks are a perfect craft for Halloween.  But, if your kids are anything like my two littlest ones…. Masks are fun ANY time of year.  My children LOVE masks… love them!!  So, today I’m going to show you how to make three different style masks….. make your favorite or make all three.  Plenty of mask making fun.

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Mask 1

Materials Needed

Paper Bag

Chalk

Crayons

Scissors

Paint, Construction paper, yarn…. and anything you would like to decorate the mask with.

Directions:

1. Put a paper bag over your head. Mark with chalk or crayon the places for eyes and mouth.
2. Remove the bag and carefully cut these openings.
3. Funny ears, a nose, and hair may be added by painting and pasting. Color with crayons or water colors.

Mask 2

Materials Needed

Firm Paper (butcher paper would work)

Paint, Construction paper, yarn…. and anything you would like to decorate the mask with.

Pencil

Scissors

Hole Punch

Notebook Reinforcements (makes holes stronger)

String

Rubber Bands

Paper Clips

Directions:

1. Cut a piece of firm paper large enough to cover your face and reach your ears. Hold the paper to your face and mark places for your eyes and mouth.
2. Remove the paper and cut the openings.
3. Punch holes in the sides just above the ears. Put notebook reinforcements or paper rings over the holes.
4. Decorate the mask however way you would like.
5. Use string, rubber bands, and paper clips to fasten the mask around your head.

Mask 3

Materials Needed

Clay

Cardboard, Slate or Wood

Paper Towels

Bright Colored Paint

Directions:

1. Model a face of clay on a firm base of heavy cardboard, slate, or wood.
2. Let the model dry. Cover it with a layer of damp strips of paper toweling.
3. Paste four more layers over the first layer. Each layer should be at right angles to the one under it. When the paper is dry and rigid, remove the mask from the clay model.
4. Paint the mask with bright colors.

There you have it…. 3 different style masks.  Your child is sure to find a Mask craft that fits their needs.  Have fun!!

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Today I’m going to show you how to make a Skull Flashlight Cover.  This Flashlight Cover is very spooky… perfect for carrying around this Halloween season.  It’s a simple craft made from a flashlight and paper bag.  But, don’t let its simplicity fool you…. the outcome is a flashlight cover worthy of being carried around during Trick or Treat for all to see.

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Materials Needed:

Flashlight

New Lunch Bag

White & Black Paint

Masking Tape

Construction Paper (optional)

Glue (optional)

Step 1

Obtain a new brown lunch bag (a used lunch bag would probably be too wrinkled and too hard to use).  Paint the bag white.  Let dry.

Step 2

Bulb end of flashlight is inserted 2 inches in open end of the bag…leaving space between the bag and the light. Draw open end of bag together around flashlight and tape with masking tape or tie with string.  Tape bag with tape like a belt.

***Leave space between the flashlight and the end of the bag so that the paper bag doesn’t sit directly on the light. NEVER LEAVE THE FLASHLIGHT COVERED WHILE UNATTENDED AND TURN OFF WHEN NOT IN USE!!!***

Step 3

Now let’s start with painting the face.  Bag may be decorated by using tempera or acrylic paints and/or construction paper.  If construction paper is used, the desired portions of the designs are cut out of the paper and glued to one or more faces of the bag.

Step 4

Paint an oval for each eye and draw three thick lines for teeth.  While the picture on the paper bag is being designed the flashlight can be lit in a darkened area to obtain the desired effect.

Step 5

Draw a heart shaped nose… or a triangle shaped nose.

Step 6

Draw a circle around the eyes and nose… Draw a line around both sides of teeth.  Fill in both those areas with black paint.

And, there you have it.  You have just finished making a Skull Flashlight Cover perfect for carrying on Halloween.  And, if you are looking for a matching Trick or Treat basket craft check out How to Make a Skull Trick or Treat Basket… these Skull items carried together will be a HUGE hit!!

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I have yet another Flashlight Cover craft to show you how to make.   It’s a Scarecrow Flashlight Cover and it is a cute one!!  This Scarecrow Flashlight will be perfect to carry around on Halloween while trick or treating so that cars will know you are there in the dark.  No child should be walking around in the dark without some sort of lit item….. so this flashlight cover craft is perfect.

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Materials Needed:

Flashlight

New Lunch Bag

Yellow, Red and Orange Paint

Masking Tape

Brown Marker

Red and Orange Construction Paper (only if not painting facial features)

Step 1

Obtain a new brown lunch bag (a used lunch bag would probably be too wrinkled and too hard to use).  Paint the bag yellow.  Let dry.

Step 2

Bulb end of flashlight is inserted 2 inches in open end of the bag…leaving space between the bag and the light. Draw open end of bag together around flashlight and tape with masking tape or tie with string.  Tape bag with tape like a belt.

***Leave space between the flashlight and the end of the bag so that the paper bag doesn’t sit directly on the light. NEVER LEAVE THE FLASHLIGHT COVERED WHILE UNATTENDED AND TURN OFF WHEN NOT IN USE!!!***

Step 3

Now we will start painting the face.  Bag may be decorated by using tempera or acrylic paints and/or construction paper.   If construction paper is used, the desired portions of the designs are cut out of the paper and glued to one or more faces of the bag.

Step 4

Draw a line down center of bag… In the center of face paint a triangle.  While the picture on the paper bag is being designed the flashlight can be lit in a darkened area to obtain the desired effect.

Step 5

Draw a curved line for each eye.  Draw a circle for each cheek.

Step 6

Draw curved line that ends under each cheek circle.

Step 7

Draw letter X shapes for all stitches… all over mouth and center line.

Your finished Scarecrow flashlight cover should look like the image above.   Children will love walking around their community trick or treating with their very own handmade Scarecrow flashlight cover.

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Today I’m going to show you how to make a Jack-o-Lantern flashlight cover to carry on Halloween for trick or treating.  Whether your costume is scary, cute or funny this is the perfect lighted object to carry on Halloween.  And, then you can safely walk around the neighborhood on Halloween no matter how dark it gets.

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Materials Needed:

Flashlight

New Lunch Bag

Orange Paint

Black Paint or Use Template to Print on Paper

Black Marker

Orange Construction Paper

Masking Tape

Glue

Scissors

If not painting the face follow the printable template below to make the Pumpkin’s facial features.

CLICK ON IMAGE TO OPEN IT UP BIGGER TO PRINT.

Step 1

Obtain a new brown lunch bag (a used lunch bag would probably be too wrinkled and too hard to use).  Paint the bag orange.  Let dry.

Step 2

Bulb end of flashlight is inserted 2 inches in open end of the bag…leaving space between the bag and the light. Draw open end of bag together around flashlight and tape with masking tape or tie with string.  Tape bag with tape like a belt.

***Leave space between the flashlight and the end of the bag so that the paper bag doesn’t sit directly on the light. NEVER LEAVE THE FLASHLIGHT COVERED WHILE UNATTENDED AND TURN OFF WHEN NOT IN USE!!!***

Step 3

Now we will start painting the face.  Bag may be decorated by using tempera or acrylic paints and/or construction paper.   If you are using paper follow the printable template above.  If construction paper is used, the desired portions of the designs are cut out of the paper and glued to one or more faces of the bag.

Step 4

With a thin  black marker draw a line down the center of the bag.  Then draw a line curving inwards towards this line… on both sides… as in mine.  While the picture on the paper bag is being designed the flashlight can be lit in a darkened area to obtain the desired effect.

Step 5

Use black marker or paint to draw 2 big triangles for eyes and a smaller one for the nose.  You could also cut out these shapes in black construction paper.

 Step 6

To make a mouth draw a letter U shape… closed and filled in with black.  To add teeth just push down 2 rectangles into that space… In other words, draw the same exact mouth shape… but add 2 rectangles.

And, now you are all ready to go trick or treating safely with your friends this Halloween.  And, keep an eye out for other Halloween Crafts as I will be adding them several times a day.

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It’s important for children to carry some sort of lighted object when trick or treating on Halloween.  But, more often than not all the kids are wearing or carrying the same lighted object as everybody else.  That’s no fun.  How about making one of your very own that no one else will be carrying.  In this post I will show to how to make a “Boo” Ghost Flashlight Cover for an everyday flashlight that you have at home.   Now, THAT’S creative!!

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Materials Needed:

Flashlight

New Lunch Bag

White & Black Paint

Masking Tape

Construction Paper (optional)

Glue (optional)

Step 1

Obtain a new brown lunch bag (a used lunch bag would probably be too wrinkled and too hard to use).  Paint the bag white.  Let dry.

Step 2

Bulb end of flashlight is inserted 2 inches in open end of the bag…leaving space between the bag and the light. Draw open end of bag together around flashlight and tape with masking tape or tie with string.  Tape bag with tape like a belt.

***Leave space between the flashlight and the end of the bag so that the paper bag doesn’t sit directly on the light. NEVER LEAVE THE FLASHLIGHT COVERED WHILE UNATTENDED AND TURN OFF WHEN NOT IN USE!!!***

Step 3

Now let’s start with painting the face.  Bag may be decorated by using tempera or acrylic paints and/or construction paper.  If construction paper is used, the desired portions of the designs are cut out of the paper and glued to one or more faces of the bag.

Step 4

This one is really easy.  Either paint 3 ovals or cut out 3 black construction paper ovals and paste on the bag.  While the picture on the paper bag is being designed the flashlight can be lit in a darkened area to obtain the desired effect.

Isn’t this Halloween “Boo” Ghost Flashlight Cover clever?  And, it was really easy to make too, huh?  Now you have the perfect item to keep your kids safe on Halloween and it won’t take away from their scary costumes.  They’ll love it.

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Trick or Treat is right around the corner.  The kids are super excited about it and just can’t wait to get out at night and celebrate Halloween with tons of Trick or Treating.  But, before the kids step out the door make sure they have a flashlight in hand to help them not only see, but be seen by cars.  Today I will show you how to make your very own Frankenstein Flashlight Cover perfect for this Halloween.

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Materials Needed:

Flashlight

New Lunch Bag

Green Paint

Black Paint or Use Template to Print on Paper

Masking Tape or String

Grey Paper or Tin Foil

Glue

Scissors

If not painting the face follow the printable template below to make Frankenstein’s facial features.

CLICK ON IMAGE TO OPEN IT UP BIGGER TO PRINT.

Step 1

Obtain a new brown lunch bag (a used lunch bag would probably be too wrinkled and too hard to use).  Paint the bag green.  Let dry.

Step 2

Bulb end of flashlight is inserted 2 inches in open end of the bag…leaving space between the bag and the light. Draw open end of bag together around flashlight and tape with masking tape or tie with string.  Tape bag with tape like a belt.

***Leave space between the flashlight and the end of the bag so that the paper bag doesn’t sit directly on the light. NEVER LEAVE THE FLASHLIGHT COVERED WHILE UNATTENDED AND TURN OFF WHEN NOT IN USE!!!***

Step 3

Now we will start painting the face.  Bag may be decorated by using tempera or acrylic paints and/or construction paper.   If you are using paper follow the printable template above.  If construction paper is used, the desired portions of the designs are cut out of the paper and glued to one or more faces of the bag.

 Step 4

Paint details such as a dot for each eye… for the stitches just draw a long line with short lines covering it.  While the picture on the paper bag is being designed the flashlight can be lit in a darkened area to obtain the desired effect.

Step 5

Draw a thick line over eyes for his brows.  Draw a letter U shape for the mouth.  Draw sideways letter C for the nose.

Step 6

Draw a number 7 for the tooth.  Cut out two gray or tin foil circles for bolts and glue on his neck.

Now, how cool would this Halloween Flashlight be to carry around?  So cool!!  Do you know what would be even cooler?  How about making the Frankenstein Trick or Treat Basket to carry along with the flashlight on Halloween?  Now, THAT would be fun!!

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Scarecrows are a great fall character.  You see them in fall all around corn fields to protect the corn from crows.  Well, what fall holiday do the kids love more than any other???  Halloween, of course.  Here I will show you how to make a brown bag Scarecrow decoration perfect to display this Halloween season…. and why not even the entire fall season!!

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Materials Needed:

Brown Grocery Bag

Tissues, Ripped up Newspaper or other Fillers

Stapler

Markers

Red Paint

Yellow Paper

Paste

Cardboard

Paper or Newspaper

Scissors

Tape

Step 1

Get a grocery bag and fill it with tissues, ripped up newspaper or another type of filler… then fold over and staple shut.

Step 2

Draw a line thru the center of the bag… brown markers work well.

Step 3

Draw two circles for the cheeks and a triangle for the nose.  Use red marker or paint.

Step 4

Draw a curved line for each eye.

Step 5

Draw a curved line for the mouth.

Step 6

Draw ‘X’ shapes all over the mouth and center line.

Step 7

Cut strips of yellow paper for the hair.

Step 8

Paste hair all over the top of the bag.

Step 9

Form a cone with paper or newspaper.

Step 10

Cut a ring from cardboard and tape it to the bottom of the cone.

Step 11

Now take large paper or newspaper and sloppily wrap it around the cardboard ring to make it look like this.  Paint it.

Ok, that’s super cute, right?!  It is the perfect decoration for the fall Holidays… including Halloween.  Your kids will love helping you decorate for the Holidays…. they will feel so proud.

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St. Patrick’s Day must have Leprechauns and this one is sure to make everyone smile. This is a Mr. Potato Head Leprechaun craft for Saint Patrick’s Day. This one is great for younger kids such as Kindergartners, Preschoolers, and First Graders.

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Potato Face Leprechaun Supplies

* Small paper bag
* Scissors
* Pencil
* Glue
* Green, red, purple, black and white construction paper

Potato Face Leprechaun Instructions

Step 1

Take the paper bag and cut into the shape of a potato.

Step 2

Use the white and black construction paper to cut our the eyes and the mouth and glue to the bag piece.

Step 3

Glue a Red Circle to his face…for the nose.

Step 4

Make a hat by folding a green piece of paper in half lengthwise and then drawing a slanted capital Bubble Letter ‘L’ shape (like seen above), along the fold and the cut it out and open it up … it makes a hat.

Like this.

Glue this hat to the potato head.

Step 5

Cut out a black strip and glue it on the hat.

Step 6

Cut out a yellow square with the center cut out to the hat’s black strip.

Glue the gold buckle to the black paper strip.

Step 7

Cut out 2 big green circles and one small green circle and glue them together to look like a bow tie. Glue them to the bottom of the potato head.

Step 8

Take an orange piece of paper and cut strips of paper out. Glue them as a beard to the bottom of the face.

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