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Halloween Ghost Crafts for Entertainment
season displays have at least one or two ghosts hanging around, spooky or friendly. Kids consider both kind of ghosts to add to the family fun.
Halloween is just around the corner, and it's the perfect time to start getting crafty! Whether you're decorating your home, preparing for a party, or just looking for a fun activity to do with the kids, Halloween ghost crafts are a great way to get into the spooky spirit. These simple and budget-friendly ideas will help you create some ghoulishly good decorations that everyone will love. Let’s dive into some easy ghost-themed crafts that are sure to add a hauntingly fun touch to your Halloween festivities!
These are all easy, fun & fast to make.
1. DIY Ghost Lanterns
Ghost lanterns are a great way to light up your home with a spooky glow. All you need are some empty jars, white tissue paper, and a black marker. Start by covering the outside of each jar with white tissue paper, using a glue stick or Mod Podge to keep it in place. Once the jars are covered, use the black marker to draw ghostly faces on the tissue paper. Place a small LED tea light inside each jar, and watch as your ghost lanterns come to life with an eerie glow! These lanterns are perfect for lining your porch or windowsill and are safe for kids since they don’t use real candles.
Learn how to make these: Ghost Luminaries
Easy recycling project to do with young children, and actually even older kids. These cute luminaries can light up the path from the gate to
2. Halloween Ghost Garland
Decorate your home or outside with this cute Ghost Garland that I designed last year. It comes with a template and all you need is some white paper, a black market and some Scotch tape. In other words, anyone can make these anywhere. Great craft to do when your kids have to wait for you in your office for an hour
Learn how to make this easy Halloween Ghost Garland
3. Floating Cheesecloth Ghosts
Learn how to make this Halloween Ghost house decorating prop. This ghost is made with fabric stiffener and needs nothing to support it. Truly spooky and really clever!!
One of the most iconic Halloween ghost crafts is the floating cheesecloth ghost. This craft is super easy to make and looks fantastic when finished. You’ll need some cheesecloth, a small balloon or foam ball, glue or starch, and black felt for the eyes and mouth. Inflate the balloon or use the foam ball as the head, and drape the cheesecloth over it, arranging it to look like a ghost. Use glue or starch to stiffen the cheesecloth, so it holds its shape. Once dry, add the felt eyes and mouth, and you’ve got a ghost ready to haunt your home! You can hang these ghosts from the ceiling or display them on a shelf for a spooky floating effect.
4. Chickenwire Garden Ghost
These ghost are almost sculptures. I love them, actually.
How to make a garden Halloween ghost
5. Spooky Paper Plate Wall Hangings or Masks
For a fun and easy Halloween craft that kids will love, try making ghostly paper plate masks. Start with a plain white paper plate and cut out two eye holes. Use black paint or a marker to draw a spooky mouth.
You can also cut strips of white tissue paper and glue them to the bottom of the plate to create a flowing ghostly effect.
Attach a craft stick to the bottom of the plate to hold the mask, and your little ones will be ready for some ghostly fun. These masks are great for Halloween parties or just playing around the house.
Older kids might prefer to make a paper plate skeleton instead.
Learn more: https://finecraftguild.com/children-craft-ideas-for-halloween
6. Easy Ghost Crochet Charm
This super-cute Halloween ghost pendant is one of 70+ free Halloween crochet patterns. Learn to make this Halloween crochet Ghost crochet pattern
7. Easy Crafts with this free Haunted Houses printable
Free Halloween Haunted Houses Printable by FineCraftGuild.
Stencil you can use for a-many-splendid things: from casting a spell, to decorating the fridge, and everything in between. Just print out the free template and begin your creative adventure.
Get it here: Halloween Haunted Houses silhouette
8. Ghost Cupcakes Recipe
Get the recipe: Halloween Ghost Cupcakes
Love these. So cute. And again, even if you are not a cooking queen, these ghosts appear to be actually doable. Lots of sugar though, so I won’t be eating them any day soon, but I love to look at them.
Final Thoughts
Halloween ghost crafts are a fun and easy way to get into the Halloween spirit. Whether you’re making lanterns, floating ghosts, or even cozy ghost pillows, these projects are simple enough for kids to join in and economical enough to fit any budget. Plus, they’re a great way to add a personal, handmade touch to your Halloween decorations. So gather your supplies, let your creativity run wild, and have a hauntingly good time crafting this Halloween!
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First published on October 11, 2011 7:39 am. Updated 2024.
