{"id":8698,"date":"2025-09-23T10:54:36","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T09:54:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.florisbooks.co.uk\/blog\/?p=8698"},"modified":"2025-09-23T10:54:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T09:54:38","slug":"the-grumpy-ghost-upstairs-swirly-ghost-craft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.florisbooks.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/23\/the-grumpy-ghost-upstairs-swirly-ghost-craft\/","title":{"rendered":"The Grumpy Ghost Upstairs: Swirly ghost craft"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Get ready for spooky season with this simple swirly ghost craft inspired by The Grumpy Ghost Upstairs<\/em> <\/a>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Print out the template or make your own by drawing a spiral leading into your ghost\u2019s main body and face<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Cut out the template along the lines<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Punch a hole above the ghost\u2019s face<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Thread some ribbon or string through the hole and make a loop<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Hang your ghost from the ceiling and he\u2019s now ready to haunt your house… and maybe even make some friends!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    About The Grumpy Ghost Upstairs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    A little ghost spends long nights swooping up and down, and round and round \u2013 having fun, all by himself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    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…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    But this little girl isn’t easily frightened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    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. 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