19+ Fun Frankenstein Crafts For Kids

Halloween isn’t far away, but that’s not the only day we celebrate the big green guy with screws in his neck and stitches everywhere. Frankenstein Day is celebrated on August 30th of every year because that’s Mary W. Shelley’s birthday, the author of the Frankenstein book.

With those days in mind, we’ve rounded up a fantastic list of 20+ Frankenstein crafts for kids.

These Frankenstein crafts are not scary. They’re fun, friendly, and suitable for kids of all ages. You’ll find simple preschool crafts, like paper bag puppets and Play-Doh Frankensteins, to crafts older kids will enjoy, like origami Frankenstein.

No matter which project you choose, you’ll need lots of green and black craft materials, that’s for sure! For more ideas, check out our Halloween crafts for kids!

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Frankenstein Puppet Craft

Love telling scary (or not-so-scary) Halloween stories? Our Frankenstein paper bag puppets are the perfect craft for you! Kids can make their puppets and then use them to tell hilarious or scary Frankenstein stories to each other.

The puppets are so easy to make using our template, and you can vary them a bit by changing out the color of green for the skin and changing the color of the shirt. They're so fun to play with!

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Tissue Paper Frankenstein Craft

These lopsided and disheveled Frankensteins are made with tissue paper that's hardened with mod podge. They're adorable, and once they're hardened, they'll hold up quite well. Wouldn't they look fun in the window with a bit of sunshine filtering through the tissue paper?

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Frankenstein Popsicle Stick Craft

Grab some jumbo craft sticks and paint to create an easy popsicle stick Frankenstein. If your child can draw triangles, rectangles, and lines, he or she can draw this Frankenstein's face.

However, if you're making this craft with little ones, you could always help draw the face on or provide construction paper cutouts to glue on instead.

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Frankenstein Paper Plate Craft

Love paper plate crafts? This easy paper plate Frankenstein is not only cute but simple to make too! Be sure to download our free printable template and make with the kids at home (or in the classroom)!

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Frankenstein Halloween Craft

Paper plate crafts are phenomenal. They're fun, simple, and can usually be put together in just a few minutes, which is terrific when your kids have a case of the wiggles.

You just need green paper plates, black foam sheets, black tape, googly eyes, glue, and scissors for this project, so it's an excellent option for the classroom or home.

Related: Frankenstein Shape Craft

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DIY Frankenstein Treat Bag Craft

Are you hosting a Halloween party? Making treat bags for a classroom party? Spend a little time with the kids beforehand, making your own Frankenstein treat bags.

These bags are on the small side and are perfect for holding a few treats, but you could make a larger version using a green gift bag or a green tote bag to take Trick-or-Treating.

Frankenstein Photo Craft

This Frankenstein photo craft is a great way for your little monsters to work on their fine motor skills this Halloween season! They'll have so much fun pasting a photo of their own face on one of their favorite Halloween characters.

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Frankenstein Candy Box Craft

Turn boring boxed candy into a fearsome Frankenstein monster! Okay, maybe he's not fearsome, but he's definitely a lot of fun. Construction paper, glue, scissors, and tape are all you need to turn any box of candy into a nifty Halloween treat.

This is also a fantastic project to try—our Frankenstein gnome craft is perfect for stirring up some creative fun this Halloween!

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Disney Halloween Frankenstein Craft

Are you a Disney fan? Make some Mickey and Minnie Frankenstein ornaments for your Halloween tree. Thanks to the printable template, these are easy to assemble, but young kids may need help with the glitter and assembly.

If glitter isn't your thing, just use black cardstock or construction paper instead.

Frankenstein Card Craft

Get creative with your little ones this spooky season and make this Frankenstein card craft! It's one of the easiest Frankenstein crafts for younger kids to make, requiring only a few simple materials like construction paper.

This craft is a kid-friendly way to get into the Halloween spirit and also makes for a great homemade gift for family and friends.

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Frankenstein Line Art

This spooky Frankenstein art project looks a bit like stained glass, doesn't it? Use the free coloring sheet along with your favorite coloring media, such as crayons, markers, or watercolors. Make it your own!

Related: Frankenstein Art Project

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Easy Frankenstein Craft

This fine motor Frankenstein paper plate craft will be a huge hit with your preschoolers and kindergarteners. It's a lace-up paper plate craft that will look completely adorable hanging in your home this Halloween.

You can either color or paint the paper plate or use a light-green plate straight out of the package if you prefer. Using a hole punch is fantastic fine motor practice, but some children may need help if they can't grasp and squeeze firmly enough to use it.

Frankenstein Paper Cup Craft

Do you have any paper cups lying around? Why not turn them into this adorable Frankenstein paper cup craft! It's a wonderful way to repurpose old materials and get creative with your little ones. This craft is perfect for developing fine motor skills and encouraging some Halloween fun at the same time.

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Folding Origami Frankenstein Faces

Origami is great for kids who are out of the preschool and kindergarten age range and are moving into more sophisticated crafts. The folding on this Frankenstein is quite easy if you follow the step-by-step directions.

Once the folding is done, draw the face on with a Sharpie or use googly eyes and construction paper cutouts to make his face.

This cute Frankenstein ghost craft is another fun idea to try!

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Frankenstein Halloween Treat Box

These Frankenstein treat boxes will make fantastic party favors or treats for friends. Turn it into a Halloween party craft by setting up a craft station for kids to make their own treat boxes. You'll need green takeout boxes, black foam sheets, googly eyes, double-sided tape, and black markers.

Using double-sided tape is genius because kids won't have to wait for the glue to dry before filling their boxes with candy.

Need another Halloween idea? Try this cute Frankenstein cut and paste craft!

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Frankenstein Craft And Activity

How fun is this craft and writing prompt in one fun project? It prompts kids to think about what they'd do together if Frankenstein were their friend. It's an excellent Halloween craft for the classroom, but little ones may need help writing out their answers to the prompt.

Related: Frankenstein Headband Craft

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Frankenstein Printable Craft

This printable Frankenstein was drawn using square and rectangle shapes. Isn't that super simple? Use the printable template or draw your own Frankenstein in the same way.

Once you've printed him and cut him out, add googly eyes and facial features using a Sharpie. Then, make an orange sign for him to hold–it can say whatever you want!

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Frankenstein Crafts for Halloween

Turn your child's handprint into an adorable Frankenstein-themed Halloween keepsake. Paint the thumb and the palm green and the fingers black, stamp your child's hand and then add facial features. It's so simple and perfect for the fall season!

Give our Frankenstein Pumpkin Craft a try for a creative activity that kids will love!

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Stuffed Paper Bag Frankenstein Craft

These friendly-looking Frankenstein bags will make incredible Halloween party decorations since they stand up on their own. If you're short on time and don't want to paint bags, you could start with green ones. However, painting is part of the fun!

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Plastic Bottle Frankenstein Craft

Don't toss your plastic bottles out right away. Recycle them into something fun, like a Frankenstein decoration for Halloween! You'll need a plastic bottle, a couple of bottle caps, paint, googly eyes, and glue to make these little guys.

If you don't have a hole punch for the bottle caps on the neck area, you could simply glue them in place without cutting a hole. He'll still look cute.

Related: Frankenstein Handprint Craft

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Frankenstein Softie Craft

A Frankenstein softie would make a cute addition to your Halloween decor for the month of October. Turn it into an ornament for the Halloween tree, or just sit it out amongst the pumpkins, ghosts, witches, etc.

These softies are made of felt and are a relatively simple sewing project for little kids. However, if your kids aren't into sewing yet, you could always make a flat version instead.

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Paper Roll Frankenstein Craft

Save your toilet paper tubes and paper towel rolls to make a Frankenstein or two this Halloween. He's so fun to make and play with. Don't forget to draw on a few stitches to give ol' Frank lots of character.

Try out our toilet paper roll Frankenstein craft for more creative fun this Halloween!

Pin this list of friendly Frankenstein crafts to celebrate Frankenstein Day or Halloween with the big green man himself.

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