DIY Halloween Hanging Ghost. Halloween is just around the corner and we are busy preparing for our joint Halloween/Birthday party.
If you caught my last Halloween post you will have seen the amazing (if I do say so myself) Death Eater I created for last year’s party.
It took a fair bit of time to make but I was so pleased with the outcome and it was well worth the blood sweat and tears, so go check it out.
Halloween Ghosts
This year, with business being much busier and my new blogging hobby underway, I haven’t had half as much time as i did then so i have to admit, my attempt at making my own Halloween Decorations, so far this year, has been a bit crap.
That being said, I did manage to try my hand at making a DIY Hanging Ghost and I must say, it’s really quite easy.
So here’s how I did it…
DIY Halloween Hanging Ghost
What you need:
- Cheesecloth
- PVA Glue
- Water
- Cling film
- Plastic tub (to mix PVA and water)
- Plastic bottles with Balls stuck to the top (or something similar to help shape cheesecloth)
- Baking paper (to catch any glue spillages)
- Fishing wire
- Black felt tip pen or sharpie
What to do:
Create the shape
First things first, you need to create a shape to eventually position the cheesecloth over to dry.
Using sellotape secure the balls (or balloons or anything similar), on top of the plastic bottles. You can use any objects that will allow you to create the ghost shape with the cheesecloth.
Cover the plastic bottles with cling film, this will make for easier cheesecloth removal later. I would also advise placing the bottles on grease proof paper to stop you getting glue on whatever surface you choose to leave your ghosts to dry.
While still dry, take your cheesecloth and position it over your bottles to create the ghost shape your happy with and then cut the cheesecloth to the size you want.
Mix PVA with water & soak cheesecloth
Using your plastic tub, mix the PVA and water together. I used 1 part water to 2 parts PVA. Give it a good stir to make sure it’s well mixed.
Take your cheesecloth and dip it into the PVA & water. You want to make sure it’s completely covered and soaked through. Remove it from the tub and lightly wring off any drippy bits. 
Stretch out the PVA covered cheesecloth and position it, once again, over the plastic bottles to create the ghostly shape your happy with.
Tip: make small tears in the bottom of the cloth to give your ghost an uneven and wavy shape. Have you ever seen a ghost with a perfectly even shape? No, me neither.
Put your Cheesecloth Ghost to one side and leave overnight to dry.
Remove ghost from its stand and get a face on it.
When your cheesecloth is completely dry. Give it a good prodding to check. Gently lift and tease your cheesecloth ghost off the bottle stand. This is where you’ll be glad you covered your bottles with cling film. You’ll notice your ghost holds it’s shape really well, so don’t worry about getting your hand in there to reshape.
Now for the face. I thought about using black felt material to create eyes and a spooky mouth but as my ghost is fairly see-through I wanted the eyes and mouth to also be see-through. If you want the same effect, just use a black felt tip pen or sharpie to draw on your ghosts eyes and mouth.
Last but not least, use some clear fishing wire to hang your spooky creation from the ceiling.
And there you have it, your DIY hanging Halloween Ghost.
Do you have any DIY Halloween decoration creation ideas? Or will you be making a DIY Halloween Hanging Ghost? I would love to hear how you get on.
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This looks great! My kids will definitely enjoy creating one of these!! #KCACOLS
That’s great!! #KCACOLS
I love this idea and looks easy to do. We decorate gradually over the month. I got our skeleton, Eric, out this morning. Always fun to leave him in different places around the house. A glowing ghost might be fun at night. #mmbc
It is so cute! #MMBC
I love you creative folk, I am quite literally filled with awe at the things you come up with and I really love this ghost. Thanks for sharing x
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Ahh thanks. I’m really not very creative but i love all the homemade Halloween stuff.😄
That is so clever, and so creepy too, perfect for halloween.
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Thanks. I’m planning to make a few more just to hang around 😊
Oh wow! That Death Eater is fab and so is the ghost! What a great make x #MMBC
Thanks! 😊
I love a Halloween DIY. These look really easy to make too. I do love to decorate the house at Halloween but at least Halloween decorations are becoming easier to find over here now as before you would struggle to find something.
We have an annual Halloween party and I’m trying to make something new for each year.
oh these look so cute! What a fab idea using the glue ! Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next time!
Thank you. Really easy too.
I love this! I am going to give it a try with my daughters! #KCACOLS
I would love to see how it turns out.
Love your hanging ghost. So fun and creative!
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What a fabulous idea! Pinning this for future years as E not into ghosts this year! #KCACOLS
Thanks 😊
Hello. Just popping back with #KCACOLS. Still super impressed with your beautiful ghosts x
Thank you! 😊
Oh, this is awesome! I always dec our house out at Halloween. I’m such a big kid! Haha 🙂 x
Same here, although it’s all instigated by the other half. He’s a big kid at heart 😄
I wish I was invited to your Halloween party, the decorations are fantastic #anythinggoes@_karendennis
Aww thank you.
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