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Paper CraftsNo. 1071 · The 2026 edition

Make these cute ghost bookmarks for Halloween

Craft these adorable ghost bookmarks in minutes for a spooky reading session.

Easy Easy budget Ages 5+

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how to make a bookmark
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These cute ghost bookmarks are easy to make with white cardstock, a black marker, and scissors. Simply cut a rectangle, draw and cut a ghost shape with a top tab, add a face, and decorate as you like. Once dry, they're perfect for marking your place in any book.

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Directions

  1. Take a piece of white cardstock or paper and cut it into a rectangle that fits your preferred bookmark size.
  2. On the paper, sketch a ghost outline, making sure to include a small protruding tab at the top for gripping.
  3. Carefully cut along the ghost outline you drew.
  4. Using a black marker, give your ghost a face by drawing eyes and a mouth.
  5. If you like, embellish further with glitter, stickers, or cutouts from colored paper.
  6. Allow any glue or paint you used to dry completely.
  7. Slip your new bookmark into a favorite book and start reading.

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