Ready to spook up your home? Try these fun DIY Halloween ghost decorations. They’re easy to make and add a haunted vibe to any space!
Halloween is the perfect time to get spooky with DIY decorations. One of the easiest and most themes to decorate for the season? Ghosts!
From eerie yard ghosts to cute little ghost ornaments, I’ve got something for every skill level. Plus, you get to customize them just the way you like.
I love how simple materials can turn into something festive. A few old sheets, some glue, and a bit of imagination, and voilà — your home looks haunted!
Ready to scare up some fun? Grab your supplies, and let’s start crafting those spooky ghosts! Your house will be the talk of the neighborhood.
Why DIY Halloween Ghost Decorations Are a Must-Try!
DIY Halloween ghost decorations are fun, spooky, and super easy to make! Here’s why:
- Budget-Friendly: You can make spooky ghosts with items you already have at home, saving cash while having fun.
- Customizable: Personalize your ghosts with different fabrics, faces, and sizes to match your Halloween vibe.
- Kid-Friendly: Involve the kids in crafting these decorations, making it a fun family activity that boosts creativity.
Halloween Ghost Decoration Tips
Here are four tips for creating DIY ghost decorations for your yard:
- Use Lightweight Materials: Choose light fabrics like sheets or cheesecloth for easy-to-hang ghosts that sway in the breeze, adding a spooky effect.
- Glow-in-the-Dark Paint: Add an extra eerie touch by using glow-in-the-dark paint on your ghost decorations. They’ll come to life after dark!
- Weatherproof Your Decorations: Use waterproof markers and sturdy materials to ensure your ghost decorations withstand wind and rain.
DIY Ghost Decorations for Yard
Here are four DIY ghost decorations for your yard:
- Floating Sheet Ghosts: Use white sheets, a bit of string, and some balloons to create spooky floating ghosts. Hang them from tree branches or porch eaves for a haunting effect.
- Glowing Balloon Ghosts: Put glow sticks inside white balloons and draw spooky faces on them. Place them around your yard or hang them from trees to light up the night.
- Trash Bag Ghosts: Stuff white trash bags with leaves or crumpled paper, then draw ghostly faces on them with a black marker. Hang them around your yard or line your driveway for a creepy welcome.
- Tomato Cage Ghosts: Cover upside-down tomato cages with white fabric and add glowing eyes with LED lights. These make perfect yard ghosts to spook trick-or-treaters.
DIY Halloween Ghost Decorations
Check out these fun and spooky ghost decoration ideas for your home!
Build wooden ghosts for your yard to create a spooky Halloween scene.
Learn how to make ghost tassels for a fun and easy Halloween craft.
Make a DIY Mickey ghost to add some Disney magic to your Halloween decor.
Craft an easy yarn ghost garland to decorate your space for Halloween.
Design mini hoop art with autumn themes to add festive flair to your home.
Make quick and easy T-shirt ghosts for a simple and fun Halloween craft.
Dress up your yard with a DIY Halloween decoration featuring a dog in a ghost costume.
Create your own adorable DIY Halloween ghost pillow for your home.
Create the cutest ghost Halloween centerpiece in black and white for your table.
Make chic Halloween art with the latest thrift store ghost trend.
Build a Ghostbusters-inspired ghost trap for a fun and nostalgic Halloween decoration.
Crochet an adorable Halloween ghost gnome for a unique and festive decoration.
Make a spooky Halloween banner to welcome trick-or-treaters in style.
Create a charming Halloween felt ball garland to add a spooky touch to your decor.
This DIY Halloween decoration is made almost 100% from materials you can find at your dollar store!
Grab some sheets and get creative. DIY Halloween ghost decorations are a fun, easy way to spook up your space without breaking the bank!
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Our favorite Halloween projects
Here are some of our favorite Halloween DIYs from the past!
Indoor Halloween Decor
- How to put up fake spiderwebs the right way
- Spider staircase
- DIY halloween village display
- Embroidery hoop Halloween wreath
- Spiderweb Halloween mantel
Outdoor Halloween Decor
- DIY concrete pumpkins
- How to pose skeletons in your yard
- DIY plastic pumpkin topiaries
- How to make a light up pumpkin arch
- Skeleton beach day yard display
- Skeleton pirate yard display
- Skeletons being chased by dogs yard display
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Hello, I’m Morgan, half of the creative force behind CharlestonCrafted.com! With a passion for DIY that dates back to 2012, I’ve transformed three homes and now I’m dedicated to helping others craft their dream spaces. Let’s turn your house into a home together!