Holiday Planning & Ideas Halloween Halloween Projects & Crafts Halloween Decorating Ideas Paper Ghost A piece of paper is folded and cut into a boo-tiful design. Reprinted with permission from "Paper Monsters & Curious Creatures," © 2014 by Hiroshi Hayakawa, Lark Crafts, an imprint of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. Illustrations by Hiroshi Hayakawa. Photography by Lark Books. By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 20, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email What You'll Need Materials Paper Ghost template Small dowel Red paint Scissors Paper Ghost visual instructions Paintbrush Card stock paper Awl Instructions Using the Paper Ghost template, score the folding lines on card stock paper with an awl. Then cut along all the solid lines, including the eyes and mouth. Squeeze in the hips while pushing up the center of the bottom of the body with your finger from underneath to raise the tail. Roll the tail over a dowel to shape it. Fold down the tongue. Fold over the arms to the front of the body. Roll the tongue over a dowel to curve it. Paint the tongue red. Add any other colors you'd like to your Ghost. Follow the Paper Ghost visual instructions for further reference.