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Holidays » Halloween

15 Easy DIY Halloween Ghost Decorations

Published: Aug 28, 2024 by Morgan · As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This site contains affiliate links. ·

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.

DIY Halloween ghost decorations

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 Halloween ghost decorations

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!

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Dollar Tree Ghost DIY {Mickey Mouse}

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!

DIY Halloween ghost decorations

Planning a big Halloween?

Be sure to grab our FREE Halloween Decor Planner to get all of your plans organized!

halloween decor planner Mockup (8 x 8 in)

Our favorite Halloween projects

Here are some of our favorite Halloween DIYs from the past!

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