Are you afraid of the Oogie Boogie man? If not you might love this fantastic Disney paper craft based on Tim Burton's Oogie Boogie man character in the Disney movie, The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Seriously, this is a fun craft to make and could bee great for Halloween or Christmas and it's one the kids will love. We have a free downloadable template and you can also read the tutorials and print off the templates for our other Nightmare Before Christmas characters, The Mayor, Sally and of course Jack Skellington.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Unique and Fun: Add a spooky twist to your holiday decor with this Nightmare Before Christmas character.
- Eye-Catching: Oogie Boogie’s distinct look and vibrant colors make it a standout piece on any Christmas tree or mantle.
- DIY Fun: A great craft project to do with your family, combining Halloween and Christmas vibes.
Who Is the Oogie Boogie Man?
The Oogie Boogie Man is a character from the Disney movie, The Nightmare Before Christmas. The Oogie Boogie man is a power hungry villain who resembles a burlap sack sack and is shaped like a starfish. He has hundreds of bugs inside of him as well as 2 spiders and a snake.
The oogie boogie man likes to gamble and ives on the outskirts of Halloween Town, in a casino-like lair underneath the treehouse of his henchmen Lock, Shock, and Barre
🖌️ How to Make a Oogie Boogie Man Ornament
- Step 1: Download and print out the Oogie Boogie mickey head ornament template. Pay close attention to the colors the PDF instructs you to print each page on.
- Step 2: Start assembling Oogie Boogie by gluing the ears behind the face and then glue the bugs to the ears.
- Step 3: Once you have glued the bugs onto your Oogie Boogie Man, carefully add white glue to the areas you’d like to glitter.
- Step 4: Add glitter and shake off excess. If glitter is not your thing, you can absolutely leave this part out of the process.
- Step 5: Cut a small bit of ribbon, thread or twine and loop it. Glue this behind Oogie Boogie. If you’d like to cover the glued ribbon, simply add a circle the same color as Oogie Boogie to the back.
Your ornament is done and ready for your Christmas tree!
💡 Pro Tip: Wrap loose black thread across a few seams to create a physical stitch detail that gives the decoration tactile dimension and realism.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Burlap Illusion: Lightly dab tan or green paper with a sponge dipped in darker paint to mimic a gritty, sack-like surface that feels true to Oogie Boogie’s look.
- Seam Styling: Sketch curved stitch lines unevenly around edges to reflect his handmade feel—avoid straight or perfect lines to keep the look unsettling.
- Grin Placement: Keep the mouth slightly off-center and wide to give him a chaotic, mischievous feel while still staying true to his silhouette.
- Bug Accents: Cut small paper shapes like beetles or worms and glue them near the seams or mouth to suggest his buggy interior without being overdone.
- Eye Mood: Shape each eye unevenly and tilt one upward slightly to give a sinister, mocking vibe that captures his animated mischief perfectly.
- Shadow Hints: Smudge dark pencil or chalk around the lower edges and eye sockets to give the piece a faintly sinister, animated shadow.
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Download Printable
Download your Printable Oogie Booogie Mickey Head here!
Oogie Boogie Man Christmas Decoration
Materials
- Cardstock
- Glue
- Scissors
- Ribbon, Thread, Twine Etc.
- Glitter
Instructions
- Download and print out the Oogie Boogie mickey head ornament template. Pay close attention to the colors the PDF instructs you to print each page on.
- Start assembling Oogie Boogie by gluing the ears behind the face and then glue the bugs to the ears.
- Once you have glued the bugs onto your Oogie Boogie Man, carefully add white glue to the areas you’d like to glitter.
- Add glitter and shake off excess. If glitter is not your thing, you can absolutely leave this part out of the process.
- Cut a small bit of ribbon, thread or twine and loop it. Glue this behind Oogie Boogie. If you’d like to cover the glued ribbon, simply add a circle the same color as Oogie Boogie to the back.
- Your ornament is done and ready for your Christmas tree!
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