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Add a Nightmare Before Christmas touch to your party with these DIY Jack Skellington Cups 👻🖤 So easy and fun to make!

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Halloween is the perfect time to get creative with spooky projects, and these Jack Skellington Cups are a fun way to bring The Nightmare Before Christmas to life. If you’ve ever wondered how to draw Jack Skellington or wanted to try your hand at easy Jack Skellington crafts, this project is for you. With just a few supplies, you can trace a Jack Skellington face onto a cup and create a unique piece of drinkware.
This is a simple Jack Skellington drawing idea that works great for Halloween parties, themed movie nights, or as a fun activity on a rainy day. Whether you’re a fan of DIY crafts or just love Jack Skellington, you’ll enjoy making and using these festive cups.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Craft
- Quick and easy Halloween activity
- Budget-friendly DIY project
- Perfect for kids and adults
- Great way to practice how to draw Jack Skellington
- Unique addition to your party setup

🛒 Supplies & Substitutions
- cup – use glass or plastic
- Jack Skellington template – find the template I used here, or freehand your own Jack Skellington face
- scissors
- tape
- Sharpie – substitute with a black paint pen
✨ Variations
- Try glow-in-the-dark paint pens for a spooky effect.
- Use clear plastic cups for disposable options.
- Add glitter paint for a shimmering Jack Skellington drawing.
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🔥 Tips
- Make sure your marker has plenty of ink to avoid a spotty finish.
- Allow each coat of Sharpie or paint pen to dry before adding another.
- Handwash only if using on glass to protect your Jack Skellington face.
- Pair these DIY Jack Skellington Cups with my Jack Skellington Cocktail for the ultimate themed drink experience. They make the perfect spooky set for your Halloween party or movie night!
❓ FAQs
Yes! If you know how to draw Jack Skellington freehand, you can skip the template. Keep a Jack Skellington drawing nearby for reference.
Adjust your print scale in the menu and increase or decrease the percentage until the Jack Skellington face fits your cup.
Yes. Once dry, scrub gently with a sponge or use nail polish remover.
It comes down to preference, but many people find Sharpies give cleaner results.
Absolutely! Plastic cups make it easy to enjoy these Jack Skellington crafts without worrying about damaging glassware.

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Jack Skellington Cups
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Ingredients
- cup
- Jack Skellington template
- scissors
- tape
- Sharpie or paint pen
Instructions
- Print off the Jack Skellington faces template and cut out each individual face.Jack Skellington template, scissors
- Tape one of the faces inside your cup.cup, tape
- Trace the face with the paint pen or sharpie and fill in the eyes and nose. If using a sharpie, let the first coat dry completely, then go over it a second time for a darker color.Sharpie or paint pen
- Remove the paper from the inside of the cup.
- Allow the cup to dry completely before use.
Notes
- Always let your design dry completely before using the cup.
- Handwash only – do not place in the dishwasher.
- This is a fun project for Halloween, birthdays, or any Tim Burton-themed celebration.
- Pair these DIY Jack Skellington Cups with my Jack Skellington Cocktail for the ultimate themed drink experience. They make the perfect spooky set for your Halloween party or movie night!







