Kids' Skeleton Party Centerpiece

2 min read September 13, 2026 Tonya Coleman
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Let's face it, sometimes when you come up with an awesome party theme, you can't find pre-made decorations to match. That's when it's time to get crafty! This DIY Skeleton Centerpiece was the perfect addition to the dining table at my kid-friendly Skeleton Halloween Party. It's easy to make with just a few supplies and looks amazing on a party table!

 

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Fully cover the inside and outside of a DIY wood planter box with a few coats of white paint. Let fully dry.

 

Kids' Skeleton Party Centerpiece step 1
Step
2

Using black masking tape, create horizontal stripes around the box.

 

Kids' Skeleton Party Centerpiece step 2
Step
3

Fill the box with black and white gumballs. You could also use black bouncy balls for this too or some other black round vase filler.

 

Kids' Skeleton Party Centerpiece step 3
Step
4

Sit the plush skeleton on top of the gumballs in the middle of the box.

 

Kids' Skeleton Party Centerpiece step 4
Step
5

Add a few spooky eyeball rose bouquets down into the gumballs around the plush skeleton.

 

Kids' Skeleton Party Centerpiece step 5
Step
6

Sit the finished skeleton centerpiece on a matching dining table. See all the details in my Kids' Skeleton Halloween Party. Make sure to see how you can make your own DIY Skeleton Party Backdrop, and Trick-Or-Treat Cupcakes too!

 

Kids' Skeleton Party Centerpiece step 6

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