Halloween Crafts for Kid Parties

Method:

Cover a large table with newspaper or an old tablecloth.

An adult should prepare each squash by slicing off the stem close to the top with a sharp paring knife. Leave just a bit of stem so the vegetable is not exposed.

Have each child choose the squash they would like to make into a gourd ghost.

Give each child a one inch paintbrush and pour a little white paint onto a paper plate.  Let them paint a coat of white on their squash.  Allow to dry.  Add another coat of paint if the first doesn't cover well.  Kids can play a game or two in between while the paint dries.

When the paint is completely dry, direct each child to make a ghost face near the top end of their squash with indelible black marker or black paint.

Just two round eyes and a round mouth look best.

Kids can write their names on the bottom of their ghost and take them home for a party favor.

Or, you can make gourd ghosts in advance for a Halloween party decoration.  Group a few amiable ghosts of different sizes together on your table for a great party centerpiece!