If you’re looking for a fun and family-friendly Halloween craft that captures your spooky spirit, this DIY Family Ghost Portrait is just what you need including a cute ghost outline printable! You’ll turn your family photos into adorable ghost versions of yourselves — and the best part? They double as Halloween fridge magnets.
This easy Halloween craft is perfect for kids, parents, and even classrooms. It’s quick, inexpensive, and gives you a cute keepsake to enjoy year after year.
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Why You’ll Love This Craft
- Turns your whole family into adorable ghosts
- Doubles as a Halloween fridge magnet or mini decoration
- Made with simple, budget-friendly supplies
- Great keepsake or handmade gift
- Kid-friendly and mess-free
Whether you craft one for your own home or gift a set to grandparents, this ghost family portrait craft will be a Halloween favorite!
What You’ll Need
Supplies:
- Free printable frames
- White cardstock or construction paper
- Scrapbooking paper or black paper (for background)
- Scissors
- Glue stick or Glue Gun
- Black marker or pen
- Small round magnets or magnetic tape
Tip: Print the cute haunted ghosts templates or have your kids create their own ghosts with something that represents them.
How to Make a DIY Family Ghost Portrait Magnet
Step 1:
Print out the free printable frames. Cut out the frames and prepare for gluing.
Step 2: Cut Out Ghosts
Cut out a ghost for each member of your family using cardstock or construction paper. Add fun details to each ghost.
Tip: Instead of cutting out your own ghost you can choose from the ghost family template to use in your ghost family portrait.
Step 3: Cut Out the Photo Frame Background
I used scrapbooking paper for my background. You could also use black construction paper or cardstock.
Step 4: Attach the Background and Frame
Glue the background to the frame.
Step 5: Arrange the Ghosts in the Portrait
Arrange the ghosts in the portrait so that everyone can see each ghosts face. Then glue each ghost to the background.
Step 6: Attach Magnets
Glue a small magnet to the back of the frame.
Step 7: Display Your Spooky Family!
Stick your ghost family portrait on the fridge, a magnetic board, or even your front door for a playful Halloween touch.
Fun Variations to Try
- Kids’ Craft Version: Let children make ghost versions of their friends.
- Gift Idea: Turn these ghosts into magnets and gift them to grandparents or teachers — they’ll love it!
Free Printable Photo Frames
Grab these free printable photo frames to make your spooky Halloween family ghost portrait!
Ghost Outline Free Printable
Want to make it even easier? Download my free printable ghost template to get perfectly shaped ghost bodies for your family portrait! Just print, cut, and glue your family’s faces, done!
This DIY family ghost portrait is such a cute and easy Halloween craft that’s full of personality. It’s the perfect mix of spooky and sweet — and it’s sure to bring smiles every time someone walks by the fridge.
Whether you make this as a rainy-day project with your kids or create a framed haunted family portrait to decorate your home, it’s a fun new Halloween tradition you’ll love coming back to every year.
If you make your own ghost family portrait, tag me on Instagram @thisOriginalMom I’d love to see your ghostly crew!
