Think of these wooden mummies as Halloween’s version of scarecrows with simple, rustic, and full of character.

All you need is some leftover wood, a bit of fabric (burlap or cotton works best), and paint for the eyes.

Each block turns into its own little mummy, and no two will look the same.

They’re a budget-friendly craft you can do in under an hour, yet they add so much charm to your holiday display.

Plus, kids will love giving each one a different personality, and you’ll love how easy they are to create.

Materials Needed

• 2-3 wooden blocks or scrap planks (any size, 10-18 inches tall works well)
• Strips of fabric, gauze, or burlap (1-2 yards depending on size)
• White and black acrylic paint
• Small wood rounds or cardboard circles for eyes
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks
• Scissors

Step-by-step Guide

Step 1: Sand your wooden blocks to remove rough edges. You don’t need them perfectly smooth, a little texture adds to the rustic mummy look.

Step 2: Cut strips of fabric and lightly stain or smudge them with brown/black paint to give an aged effect.

Step 3: Wrap the strips around each wooden block, securing the ends with hot glue.

Step 4: Paint two large white circles on wood rounds or cardboard, add black pupils, and glue them near the top of the block for big googly eyes.

Step 5: Prop them against a wall, add them to your porch display, or group a few together for a mummy family effect.

Tips:

If you want a spooky twist, insert a small battery-operated tea light behind the fabric so the mummies glow at night.