DIY Skull Placemats

2 min read September 14, 2026 Michelle Stewart
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Craft a little Halloween fun with these super cute and easy DIY Skull Placemats. Cut the felt ahead of time and let the kids construct them as a party activity or craft them up yourself before the party begins! These glow-in-the-dark placemats are sure to be a hit at any Halloween party!

Project Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Print and cut the template. Download the free printable here. Using the template as a guide, cut the skull shape out of white felt from the Gigantic Fantastic Felt Sheets.

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Step
2

Using a hot glue gun, adhere the skull shape onto a piece of black felt.

DIY Skull Placemats step 2
Step
3

Using White Chalk, trace the eye sockets and nose shapes on to black felt and cut them out.

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Step
4

Glue the eye sockets and nose shapes onto the skull shape.

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Step
5

Cut two strips of black felt for the mouth area and glue onto the skull. Next, using Glow Puffy Fabric Paint, trace the facial features and the entire skull shape.

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Step
6

Set your party table with placemats and install your black lights to reveal the glow-in-the dark colors!

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Step
7

Wasn't that a cinch? Your party table is all ready for the little boos and ghouls! Be sure to check out the rest of the Neon Kid's Halloween Party for more fun ideas and see how to make your own Skeleton Bone Tabletop Garland as well!

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