DIY Halloween Mummy Decor: A Crepe Paper Mummy Door and a Fabric Mummy Board
You can make mummy decor two ways: a mummy door covered in white crepe paper streamers with poster board eyes and mouth, or a mummy board wrapped in ripped, paint-splattered fabric strips. The door takes about an hour and about $2 in streamers. The board needs at least 2 yards of white fabric and a hot glue gun.
Mummies are one of the friendliest Halloween looks, and both of these builds start with white crepe paper streamers or a cheap white flat sheet. Add a hot glue gun and you can finish either one in an evening. For a creepier cousin, see how to corpse a skeleton.
What do you need for a mummy door or mummy board?
| Project | Materials | Time and cost (from the source) |
|---|---|---|
| Mummy door | White crepe paper streamers (two packages), black and white poster board, two different-size bowls for tracing, pencil, scissors, tape, hot glue | About one hour; about $2 for the streamers |
| Mummy board | A board (the author used one 4 feet high and 10 inches wide), at least 2 yards of white fabric, watered-down brown and gray paint, white paint if desired, hot glue gun, optional plastic eyeballs, fake spider webs and a plastic spider | No time or total cost given; the author suggests a cheap flat sheet |
How do you make a crepe paper mummy door?
This build follows Sarah of Thrifty Decor Chick.
- Cut strips. Cut the crepe paper into strips.
- Wrap the door. Starting at the top, tape one end to one side of the door, pull the strip across and tear it where it meets the other side. Keep going until the door is covered. Some door showing through is fine.
- Cut the face. Trace the large bowl for white eyes and the small bowl for black pupils on poster board. Hand-draw a wonky smile on black poster board and cut it out.
- Glue it on. Hot glue the eyes and mouth directly onto the streamers. Watch that glue does not touch the door.
Sarah’s tips: wider crepe paper would save time (she wished hers were about double the width), and if the door is exposed to weather, decorate it indoors or use a storm door because night air and humidity made her streamers droop. Alternatives mentioned in the post and its comments are white tulle, toilet paper, torn sheets, white garbage bags and white plastic tablecloths, plus misting the paper with hairspray to hold its shape. Those alternatives are reader and author suggestions, not tested by us.
How do you make a fabric mummy board?
This build follows Kim West of A Girl and a Glue Gun, who published it October 11, 2020.
- Rip the strips. Rip the fabric into strips about 2 to 3 inches wide. The frayed, curled edges are the goal.
- Age the fabric. Splatter the strips with watered-down brown and gray paint.
- Prep the board. Leave it stained brown or paint it white.
- Add eyes. Paint eyeballs on the board or glue on plastic ones.
- Wrap. Hot glue the strips end to end so you can wrap continuously, then wrap the board repeatedly.
- Finish. Add fake spider webs and a spider, and dark paint spots if you like. Prop it on a porch, mantel or shelf.
The author’s advice: “It’s mummy wrap… you don’t want it perfect.” For a dirty-brown look without paint, spread the fabric out and soak it in coffee or tea before ripping. Pair the board with some realistic spider webs for a tomb-like corner.
Which mummy project should you pick?
| Factor | Mummy door | Mummy board |
|---|---|---|
| Best spot | Indoor door or covered entry | Porch, mantel or shelf |
| Weather | Streamers drooped outdoors in humid night air | Fabric and glue; no weather note in the source |
| Skill needed | Very little | Little; ripped edges are intentional |
| Fits small spaces | Uses a door | Good for a small-space set; see our apartment-friendly props |
Both projects suit a budget home haunt.
Safety note: neither source goes beyond the glue warning, so this is ours. Hot glue guns burn skin, so supervise children and set the gun on a stand. Keep paper and fabric wraps away from candles, heaters and bulbs, and use battery lights if you want a glow.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a crepe paper mummy door take? About one hour, according to Thrifty Decor Chick.
What should I use for mummy wrap? Crepe paper streamers for a door, or ripped strips of white fabric such as a flat sheet for a board. Other options mentioned are tulle, toilet paper and white garbage bags.
How do you make mummy wrap look old? Splatter it with watered-down brown and gray paint, or soak the fabric in coffee or tea before ripping it.
Can a mummy door stay outside? The author found streamers drooped in night air and humidity, so decorate indoors or use a storm door.
How do you make the eyes? Trace bowls on poster board for the whites and pupils, or paint or glue plastic eyeballs onto a board.
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