Two eyes to peek through, a third big eye on the forehead, and wiggly tentacle hair – our three-eyed monster sees absolutely everything. With this printable monster mask, kids become cheerful make-believe creatures. This free three-eyed monster template is perfect for a monster party or dress-up day.
Why This Three-Eyed Monster Is So Funny
The big third eye on the forehead is the silly eye-catcher and can glow in any color. The real eye holes sit below it, so kids can see clearly. Tentacle hair wiggles every which way, perfect for bright colors or glued-on yarn. For kids five and up, it's a mask full of humor and imagination.
A big eye on the forehead.
Wiggling in every direction.
A monster that makes you laugh.
Every color is welcome.
✂️ Craft Instructions: Turn the Template into a Mask
🧰 What You Need
- Printer + heavier paper or cardstock (65–110 lb)
- Colored pencils, markers or watercolors
- Scissors (craft knife for the eye holes – adults only)
- Elastic cord (about 12–14 inches)
- Hole punch for the elastic holes
Print the template at actual size (100 %, not “fit to page”) on thick paper.
Color the mask any way you like – the big shapes are perfect for little hands.
Cut along the thick outer line.
An adult cuts out the eye holes with a craft knife or pointed scissors.
Punch holes at the two small circles, thread the elastic through and knot it – done!
⚠️ Safety: eye holes, craft knives and hot glue are grown-up jobs. Don’t run or play rough while wearing a mask that limits your view – and never put elastic around the neck.
Play Ideas for Little Three-Eyed Monsters
In a three-eye challenge, the monster finds three things at once in a busy picture. Do a tentacle dance, wiggling arms and hair to wacky music. Play monster memory by matching cards with one, two, or three eyes. Then have each kid explain what their monster can see with its third eye.
Fun Facts About Extra Eyes
Three-eyed monsters only live in make-believe stories – but some real animals have surprising numbers of eyes. The tuatara of New Zealand has a third eye on top of its head that senses light and dark. Many spiders have eight eyes, and scallops have dozens of tiny eyes along the edge of their shells. Bees have three little extra eyes on top of their heads besides their two big ones. Nature can be even wilder than any monster.
Color Ideas for Your Three-Eyed Monster Mask
Bold, slimy, or rainbow bright:
A green monster with purple tentacles.
Purple with an orange forehead eye.
Orange with blue hair.
Every tentacle a different color.
Great Times for the Three-Eyed Monster Mask
This three-eyed monster is ready for:
Team up with the alien and polka dot monster.
A silly, not-scary costume idea.
A fun craft station for monster fans.
A kickoff for learning about animal eyes.
Eye Facts at a Glance
Eye-opening facts to share:
The tuatara has one on top.
Many spiders have that many.
Scallops have lots of tiny ones.
Bees have three extra little eyes.
More Masks for Your Monster Crew
Alien, slime monster, and polka dot monster masks are ready too – see all our monster masks.
🎭 More masks from this group:
Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- A Real Craft Template: Face-size mask with eye holes and marks for elastic, a stick or glue tabs.
- Free to Print: Every mask and craft set as a PDF or image, no sign-up required.
- Print-Ready A4: Clean vector lines that print crisp on any home printer.
- Kid-Friendly Designs: Cheerful characters, nothing too scary, no brand logos – perfect for home, preschool and school.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this mask suitable for?
The three-eyed monster mask is made for ages 5 to 8. Kids color and cut out the outer shape themselves, and an adult helps cut the eye holes.
Will the mask fit a child’s face?
Yes – printed at actual size (100 %) on A4 or US Letter, the mask is roughly the size of a child’s face. For adults, scale it up to 110–115 % or print on A3/Tabloid.
What paper works best?
We recommend heavier cardstock around 200 gsm (about 110 lb) so the tentacle hair doesn't bend.
Is the download free?
Yes, all masks and coloring pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, preschools, and schools.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Dreiaugenmonster Maske.