Frankenstein might be one of the spookiest Halloween icons, but when he shows up in craft form? He’s more cute than creepy.
I’ve always loved how versatile this character is — you can make him with paper plates, toilet paper rolls, popsicle sticks, or even a little green paint on your kid’s handprint.
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These Frankenstein crafts are perfect for keeping little ones busy in October, and they’re fun enough to double as decorations for your home or classroom.
From simple projects toddlers can handle to more detailed creations for older kids, here are 23 ideas that bring this classic monster to life in the most kid-friendly way.
1. Frankenstein Paper Plate Craft
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This classic craft uses a painted plate and simple shapes to build a friendly Frankenstein — a fun project for Halloween parties or classrooms.
2. Shape Frankenstein – Math Halloween Craft
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Learning meets crafting with this shape Frankenstein activity! Kids cut and glue colorful shapes to build their own friendly monster while practicing geometry skills.
3. Frankenstein Mason Jar Craft
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Painted green with oversized googly eyes, this jar makes the perfect holder for straws, treats, or glow sticks at a Halloween party.
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4. Frankenstein Sun Catcher Craft
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This Frankenstein sun catcher is a fun mix of spooky and bright! Using tissue paper pieces, kids can create a green glowing monster that looks amazing hanging in the window when sunlight shines through.
5. Giant Frankenstein’s Monsters
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Go big with these giant Frankenstein monsters! Made from large plastic bags with fun fringe details, these oversized decorations are perfect for hanging outside or in the classroom.
6. Paper Plate Frankenstein Mask Template
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Get spooky and playful with this DIY mask! Kids will love wearing their homemade Frankenstein disguise for pretend play or Halloween.
FUN FACT: In Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein (1818), “Frankenstein” is the name of the scientist, Victor Frankenstein, not the creature! The monster is often just called “the creature” or “the monster.”
7. Puffy Paint Frankenstein Craft
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Mix shaving cream and glue for a puffy, textured paint look that brings Frankenstein’s green face to life on paper.
8. Frankenstein Monster Popcorn Box
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Snack time gets festive with a DIY popcorn box that doubles as a Frankenstein face. Fun for movie nights or party tables.
9. Frankenstein Footprint Card
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A footprint-turned-Frankenstein makes this craft part keepsake, part Halloween card. Kids will giggle at the idea of “stomping” out a monster.
10. Frankenstein Popsicle Stick Craft
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Turn simple popsicle sticks into a silly Frankenstein with googly eyes and pipe cleaner features — a great activity for kids to paint and assemble.
11. Paper Plate Frankenstein Treat Bags
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Collect candy in style! These clever treat bags transform plain plates into fun Frankenstein containers for trick-or-treat night.
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12. Build a Frankenstein Puppet Template
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This interactive puppet craft is equal parts spooky and silly—kids will love folding, gluing, and then bringing their Frankenstein to life with goofy puppet shows.
13. Craft Stick Frankenstein and Bride
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Classic popsicle stick crafting with a Halloween twist—Frankenstein and his Bride make the perfect spooky pair for puppet play.
14. Frankenstein Block Craft
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Transform plain wooden blocks into mini Frankensteins with a coat of paint and a steady hand. Stackable, collectible, and endlessly cute.
15. Frankenstein Paper Craft
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Using just a few pieces of colored paper, scissors, and glue, kids can create their own cheerful monster with big googly eyes and a stitched-up smile.
16. CD Frankenstein Craft
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Upgrade an old CD with this felt craft, which is soft, simple, and beginner-friendly, and has just the right amount of spooky charm. Googly eyes make it extra fun.
17. Paper Roll Frankenstein Craft
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Recycle toilet paper rolls into adorable Frankensteins — complete with bolts and a goofy face! A budget-friendly craft idea for Halloween.
RELATED: 13 Creative Halloween Toilet Paper Roll Craft Ideas
18. Frankenstein Origami Cup & Ball Game
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Craft meets playtime in this origami-inspired Frankenstein cup and eyeball game. It’s spooky, silly, and surprisingly addictive once kids start playing.
19. Yarn Wrapped Frankenstein Craft
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Kids can practice fine motor skills while wrapping green yarn around cardboard to create this fuzzy and fun Frankenstein face.
20. Easy Frankenstein Pumpkin Painting Idea
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Skip the carving mess and paint a pumpkin into Frankenstein instead. Bright green, bold black hair, and a goofy face give this one serious personality.
21. Paper Plate Frankenstein Craft
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This colorful craft uses paper plates and cut-outs to create a cute Frankenstein design that’s perfect for preschoolers and little hands.
22. Frankenstein Handprint Craft
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Trace, cut, and decorate—this handprint craft turns little hands into Frankenstein’s spiky hair for a sweet, spooky twist.
23. Tin Can Frankenstein
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Give an old tin can a spooky makeover with some felt and a pipe cleaner to make a Frankenstein container for candy, pencils, or decorations.
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