Dancing Skeletons DIY Kit | Step-by-Step Kit Guide

Time: 45–60 minutes (plus dry time)

Difficulty: Easy

Best for: Ages 8+ with grown-up help

Kit by: Crazy Craft Creations

What’s in the kit

• Wooden skeleton cutouts (multi-piece)

• Background/backing (if included with your set)

• Mini brads/fasteners (if your kit version includes them)

• Paint pots + paintbrushes

• Mod Podge (sealer)

• Jute rope (for hanging, if backing is included)

You’ll also need (not included)

• Craft glue or hot glue + glue gun

• Paper plate or scrap for paint

• Toothpick or precision tip (detail paint)

• Scissors

• Paper towels / baby wipes

• Optional: glitter, gel pens, fine-liner, clear spray sealer

Step 1 — Prep & Plan (3–5 min)

Protect your surface, lay out all pieces, including the skeletons and letters so you know where everything goes.

Pro tip: Snap a quick photo of your layout so you can reference it.

Step 2 — Paint your Board (8–12 min)

Your kit includes a backing, paint it your way! think night sky, confetti, or checkerboard.

Paint the board using your desired spooky color. A thin coat dries fast and keeps details crisp. Let dry.

Step 3 — Paint your skeletons & letters (6–10 min): 

Go classic bone white, glow-in-the-dark, or funky colors! Get creative with it.

Allow paint to dry for 10-20 minutes.

Pro tip: A toothpick makes micro-details easy.

Step 4 — Glue down the cutouts Mod Podge: (8–12 min)

Arrange your cutouts the way you want them positioned beside your board.

Add a layer of mod podge over your board. Then, glue down each cutout with light pressure to secure.

Step 5 — Seal & Sparkle (3–5 min)

Brush on a thin layer of Mod Podge over the letters and skeleton cut outs. Add glitter while tacky if you want shine.

Dry time: 10–20 minutes between coats.

Step 6 — Mount & Hang (3–5 min)

Glue skeletons to the background or add a jute rope hanger to the backing. Let set fully.

Style Ideas

• Disco skeletons: silver accents + starry black background

• Candy colors: pastel bones + sprinkle dots

• Glo-ween: glow paint + neon outlines

Troubleshooting

• Sticky finish: Too thick a Mod Podge coat, use thin layers and let dry longer.

• Warping: Seal front and back of thin backing to balance moisture.

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