DIY Skeleton in Bathtub (Dollar Tree Halloween Craft)

This skeleton in bathtub craft is a fun addition to your Halloween decor. Even skeletons need to relax with a bubble bath after a long week!

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Skeleton in Bathtub

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I’m finishing up the Halloween crafts for my bathroom and couldn’t resist making this hysterical mermaid skeleton in a bubble bath decor.

It just makes me smile whenever I see it. I’ll share a few tips for making it and you will also find a printable craft card at the bottom of this post with a step-by-step tutorial.

The best part is this bougie skeleton is made with mostly dollar store supplies, so it is super affordable.

In case you missed it, be sure to check out my Halloween ghost on toilet printable I shared last week.

Supplies

Mermaid Skeleton – mine is from Dollar Tree
Galvanized Metal Planter – Dollar Tree
Mini Halloween Bottle – Dollar Tree
Foam Brush
Black Acrylic Paint
Bats
Fabric Scrap and Flower – for head towel
Optional – pearls and beads

How to Make a Skeleton in Bathtub

Step 1. Paint the Oval Planter

Start by painting the oval planter with black acrylic paint. You will need a couple of coats. Spray paint will be faster, but I didn’t have any in my craft stash.

Step 2. Add filling

Place old newspaper or tissue paper in the bottom of the planter. This will save on how much poly-fil you have to use.

Add poly-fil until it is nice and full. We also added some pearls and beads in assorted colors to make it look like bubbles. This is optional, but gives it a bit of dimension.