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    Home » Holidays & Seasonal » Halloween

    Halloween Bowling | Mummy Bowling

    Published: Oct 14, 2021 · Modified: Jul 25, 2022 by Ang Paris · 17 Comments
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    Create a fun, and spooky Halloween Bowling game for your next Halloween party.
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    This Halloween Bowling - or Mummy Bowling - activity is perfect for kids this Halloween. Create your own adorable mummy bowling pins using just a few easy items. You'll love how fast this craft is to make! via @jugglingactmamaThis Halloween Bowling - or Mummy Bowling - activity is perfect for kids this Halloween. Create your own adorable mummy bowling pins using just a few easy items. You'll love how fast this craft is to make! via @jugglingactmama

    This Halloween Bowling - or Mummy Bowling - activity is perfect for kids this Halloween. You'll love how simple this is, you'll even have time to make a batch of Chocolate Chocolate Chip Mummy Cookies or Halloween Chocolate Covered Strawberries to celebrate the winners!

    Close up image of a group of mummy bowling pins and small plastic bowling balls.
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    • ✂️Supplies
    • 📝Instructions
    • Similar Projects
    • 📋 Mummy Bowling Pin Tutorial
    • Halloween Bowling
    • 💬 Comments

    So far this October we've been enjoying all things mummy-related. Seems silly, but I'm drawn to activities and foods that involve mummy items. So our Halloween Mummy Bowling was the perfect thing to create for the kiddos. What's even better, it's super simple to make. You only need a few basic items and you're ready to put the kids to work, and create some mummy bowling pins. 

    Close up image of Halloween Mummy Bowling.

    ✂️Supplies

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    • Kids Set of Plastic Bowling Pins (at least 13.5" tall)
    • Cotton Gauze
    • Tacky Glue
    • Googly Eyes
    • Ribbon (optional)

    The bowling pins I used are only 13.5" tall, so they are fairly small in comparison to regular pin, making it nice when you're wrapping them up - mummy style. I still used quite a few rolls of cotton gauze, even with small bowling pins. I'd say to be safe purchase extra rolls so you don't run out half way through wrapping your pins. I bought at least 5 rolls. It helps if you have some kind of dollar store, that's where I found the cotton gauze used.

    Working with the gauze is super flexible and very forgivable, which makes this a great activity to let the kids help with, especially if you like the extra hands-on help.

    📝Instructions

    This is meant to be a brief overview of this Halloween Bowling project. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable tutorial with materials, please scroll down to the teal box below.

    1. Roll out a small piece of gauze and place your bowling pin on top of the gauze. Start wrapping the gauze tightly around your bowling pin, starting from the bottom, working your way to the top. It just takes a few wraps around the bowling pin to completely cover the pin, and get the oh-so wrapped up look.
    2. Once you have fully wrapped the bowling pin, dab a small amount of glue onto the gauze and press firmly into place. This should hold your gauze in place. I used tacky glue, which I'd recommend because it holds really well, especially once the kids start playing and knocking these adorable pins down.
    3. Next you can apply your googly eyes using a small amount of tacky glue again. Press each eye firmly in place and let dry. Leave the mummies to air-dry for a few before moving on to the next step.
    4. Once the glue has dried, add some fun and festive Halloween ribbon around the mummy neck.
    Collage image of how to make mummy bowling pins.

    I think that the ribbon adds a little extra decoration to an already adorable mummy bowling pin. I used an assortment of small ribbon I had on hand. You can also find ribbon on sale right now with Halloween almost knocking on our door. Tie a nice bow using your ribbon and you're all set. Who knew mummies could be so cute, right? 

    The kids will be ready to play, I know mine were!

    Next you're ready to let the kids out and enjoy some ghoulish mummy bowling. Find the perfect spot at your house and watch the kids have a blast! I let the kids set the pins up however they liked, which they didn't seem to mind. They actually enjoyed watching the pins fall and placing them back in a row, over and over again.

    This is a great game for a rainy day, or ideal for a Halloween party at school. Either way this game is a big hit with the kids!

    This activity is perfect for fall and to help you and your family get into the spirit of Halloween. I know your little ones will be all wrapped up with this Halloween bowling game.

    Thanks so much for following along with me today. I hope you enjoyed learning how to create a terrific Halloween game for your kids to play. I had a blast stopping by and sharing with you. A special thanks to Ang for letting me share with you today. I look forward to another exciting activity next month.

    Child holding a small plastic bowling ball in front of 10 mummy bowling pins.

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    HALLOWEEN BOWLING

    📋 Mummy Bowling Pin Tutorial

    Not ready to make these cute Halloween bowling pins yet? Don’t forget to pin this project for later! When you do make it, please be sure to tag me on Instagram @jugglingactmama or #jugglingactmama – I’d love to see your pictures!

    Close up, square image of Halloween Mummy Bowling.

    Halloween Bowling

    Create a fun, and spooky Halloween Bowling game for your next Halloween party.
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    Prep Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 1 bowling set
    Author: Ang Paris

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    Equipment

    • Tacky Glue

    Materials

    • Kids Set of Plastic Bowling Pins at least 13.5" tall
    • Cotton Gauze
    • Googly Eyes
    • Ribbon optional

    Instructions

    • Roll out a small piece of gauze and place your bowling pin on top of the gauze.
    • Start wrapping the gauze tightly around your bowling pin, starting from the bottom, working your way to the top. It just takes a few wraps around the bowling pin to completely cover the pin, and get the oh-so wrapped up look.
    • Once you have fully wrapped the bowling pin, dab a small amount of glue onto the gauze and press firmly into place. This should hold your gauze in place. I used tacky glue, which I'd recommend because it holds really well, especially once the kids start playing and knocking these adorable pins down.
    • Next, you can apply your googly eyes using a small amount of tacky glue again. Press each eye firmly in place and let dry.
    • Leave the mummies to air-dry for a bit before moving on to the next step.
    • Once the glue has dried, add some fun and festive Halloween ribbon around the mummy neck.

    Notes

    The bowling pins I used are only 13.5" tall, so they are fairly small in comparison to regular pins, making it nice when you're wrapping them up - mummy style. I still used quite a few rolls of cotton gauze, even with small bowling pins.
    I'd say to be safe purchase extra rolls so you don't run out halfway through wrapping your pins. I bought at least 5 rolls. It helps if you have some kind of dollar store, that's where I found the cotton gauze used.
    Working with the gauze is super flexible and very forgivable, which makes this a great activity to let the kids help with, especially if you like the extra hands-on help.
    Tried this project? Pin It for Later!Mention @jugglingactmama or tag #jugglingactmama!

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      1. Maureen says

        October 17, 2014 at 11:53 am

        This is spook-tacular :-/ my Grandghosties will love this. Thanks for sharing Krafts & Kiddos

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        • Heather Acampora says

          October 18, 2014 at 11:44 pm

          Thanks, sure makes for a fun game o' bowling with the family. Big hit for sure!

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      2. Emma says

        October 18, 2014 at 9:12 pm

        Such an adorable idea! It would be a big hit at a Halloween party!

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        • Heather Acampora says

          October 18, 2014 at 11:45 pm

          Hi Emma, I agree it's a big hit for the kids Halloween party for sure! It's easy to make + the kids just love, love it!

          Reply
      3. corrine says

        October 18, 2014 at 11:41 pm

        what an awesome idea

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        • Heather Acampora says

          October 18, 2014 at 11:47 pm

          Thanks Corrine, guaranteed smiles all around for the kids! It's a whole lot of fun, perfect for kids of all ages to enjoy.

          Reply
      4. Amanda @artsy_momma says

        October 19, 2014 at 2:17 pm

        This is so awesome Heather! Loving all your fall & Halloween DIY!

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        • Heather Acampora says

          October 19, 2014 at 7:40 pm

          Thanks Amanda, it's a fun Halloween game for sure. The kids just love it! I keep hearing the kids playing with these, it's great to see they are well used 🙂

          Reply
      5. Caseperlatesta says

        October 20, 2014 at 3:10 am

        What a great idea! So cute! Just pinned!

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        • Heather Acampora says

          October 21, 2014 at 6:55 pm

          Thanks so much! It's a whole lot of fun and easy to make. Thanks for sharing 🙂

          Reply
      6. Lou Lou Girls says

        October 27, 2014 at 5:45 pm

        Hello gorgeous! Super cute! Pinned. We hope to see you at our party tonight at 7 pm. It is so fun to party with you! http://loulougirls.blogspot.com/
        Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls

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        • Heather Acampora says

          October 28, 2014 at 9:48 am

          Thanks ladies for stopping by and sharing our Halloween Mummy Bowling! Looking forward to saying hello over at your party this week.

          Reply
      7. Adrian says

        October 27, 2014 at 8:39 pm

        This is so cute and FUN, Heather! Thanks for linking with us at the Teach Me Tuesday Linky Party! I hope you'll have the time to party with us this week, as well.

        Reply
        • Heather Acampora says

          October 28, 2014 at 9:44 am

          Thanks so much Adrian, we sure had a blast making these and of course playing too! I wouldn't miss Teach Me Tuesday, looking forward to stopping by 🙂

          Reply
      8. Aimee - ItsOverflowing says

        October 28, 2014 at 1:25 pm

        So CUTE. Featuring you tomorrow!! XO, Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com

        Reply
      9. Cheryl @ That's What Che Said... says

        October 28, 2014 at 2:02 pm

        Heather, I featured your project on Monday Funday! Thanks for linking up with us! xo - Cheryl @ That's What Che Said...

        http://www.thatswhatchesaid.net/2014/11-last-minute-halloween-ideas-monday-funday-link-party/

        Reply
      10. Alison says

        October 28, 2014 at 6:55 pm

        Such a cute idea!

        Reply

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