The Grumpy Ghost Upstairs: Swirly ghost craft
by Floris Books • 23 September 2025 • Crafts & Activities, Picture Books • 0 Comments
Get ready for spooky season with this simple swirly ghost craft inspired by The Grumpy Ghost Upstairs by Mamiko Shiotani! Just like the picture book, this craft is more cute than creepy. Print out our downloadable ghost template or draw your own ghosty friends for a fun autumn decoration.
You will need:
String
Ghost template
Paper or card
Pen
Scissors
Hole punch
Instructions:
- Print out the template or make your own by drawing a spiral leading into your ghost’s main body and face
- Cut out the template along the lines
- Punch a hole above the ghost’s face
- Thread some ribbon or string through the hole and make a loop
- Hang your ghost from the ceiling and he’s now ready to haunt your house… and maybe even make some friends!
About The Grumpy Ghost Upstairs
A little ghost spends long nights swooping up and down, and round and round – having fun, all by himself.
Until one day his peace is disturbed by a curious girl. The little ghost sulks: why won’t the annoying and slightly scary child leave him alone? So, the grumpy ghoul decides to do what ghosts do best…
But this little girl isn’t easily frightened.
This wryly funny story about adapting to change, facing your fears and having the courage to open yourself up to others is brought to life by Japanese author-illustrator Mamiko Shiotani’s beautifully soft and textured artwork.
