Looking for the perfect Halloween ghost decorations? Check out these 21 DIY ideas that will give your home a hauntingly beautiful look.
When it comes to decorating for Halloween, there seem to be two distinct sides: team spooky and gory and team cute, not scary. I’m the latter!
Do you prefer cute or scary? Let me know in the comments below. After you see these adorable ghost decorations you may just change your mind.
Keep reading to see the creative Halloween ghost craft and home decorating ideas.
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If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram you know I am decorating my home this year with super cute DIY ghost decorations.
Last season I went with elegant black and white Halloween decorations, so I will be able to easily incorporate the ghosts.
I thought it would be fun to put together a collection of other ghost decorations, so I reached out to the blogging community to see what cool crafts they came up with.
Be sure to read to the end of this article for all the crafty ideas!
DIY Halloween Ghost Decorations
From floating ghosts made out of cheesecloth to glowing mason jar ghosts, these crafts will take your Halloween decor game to the next level.
One creative idea is to make a ghostly chandelier by suspending several white sheets from a large hula hoop or even an old lampshade frame.
Hang it from the ceiling and complete the look with LED lights or battery-powered candles for an enchanting effect.
If you’re looking for an outdoor Halloween DIY (and feeling ambitious), try making life-size ghost figures using chicken wire and an old white sheet – this is sure to be a hit with trick-or-treaters as they approach your doorstep!
For those looking for something quick and easy, consider making spooky ghost balloons by covering them with white tissue paper.
This is a fun idea for Halloween parties!
Simply draw on some ghost eyes and mouth with permanent markers, or use black felt.
Then hang them around your house or yard for a ghostly presence that’s both adorable and festive.
Remember, there’s no need to break the bank when it comes to Halloween decorations – get crafty and have fun while creating a hauntingly good time for all!
21 DIY Halloween Ghost Decorations That are Cute Not Scary
Get inspired by these 21 ghost-themed Halloween crafts that are sure to give your home that eerie, haunted feel.
When I first saw these fabulous mop ghosts on The Navage Patch, I was smitten! Love the addition of a witch hat. I'm a firm believer that everything is better with lights. 🙂
Want to add a pop of color to your Halloween decor? This yarn ghost garland is perfect. Mix in a rainbow of color for an unexpected ghost decoration.
This ghost is such a creative project! Can you believe it is made from packing tape?
I wanted to include a spooky option and this floating skull ghost is perfect. It's not gory, but gives just enough of a scare for trick or treaters-especially at night.
If you haven't heard of the ghost painting trend on TikTok yet, you have to check it out! There are some seriously clever ideas. This was my first canvas and I just finished my second, which I'll share next week. You have to see what this painting looked like before I added the ghost.
Make ghost treat buckets for an easy and inexpensive Halloween idea!
I LOVE these DIY macrame ghosts and hope to add a few of these to my Halloween decorations this year.
Mason jar crafts are extremely popular and this ghost mason jar is just darling. Plus it checks all the boxes: cheap, easy and quick.
When I decided to go with a ghost theme, I knew a centerpiece was needed for my dining table. I'm absolutely loving how this little cutie turned out. Instead of a spooky ghost face, I went with happy ghost eyes and a smiley face.
Use the included free pattern to make a darling crochet ghost applique. So many ways you can use this.
Here is another fun way to use mason jars for Halloween. Get all the details on how to make your own ghost in a jar from super-talented Angie with The Country Chic Cottage.
All you need to make a no-sew Halloween ghost pillow is a Dollar Tree mop head, black sharpie and a hot glue gun. This DIY throw pillow went viral on TikTok!
Amanda from Crafts by Amanda shares a creative idea for balloon ghosts. Get the step-by-step tutorial.
I love a good Pottery Barn knock-off and these ghost mugs were ridiculously easy to make. Don't they make you smile?
Learn how to make pom pom ghosts the easy way! You can add these to wood bead tassels, key rings, even make a wreath. The garland is perfect for a Halloween mantel.
I always see cheese graters at thrift stores and never buy them. Now I am looking for one to make my own ghost grater. Such a cool idea!
Don't forget about your porch or front door when decorating for Halloween. A simple coir doormat was updated with paint and a ghost cut-out. Another budget-friendly DIY.
Add Halloween decor to your kitchen or dining room with your own floating ghosts. Super inexpensive to make.
Add a lighted pathway on Halloween to guide the trick or treaters to your front door with DIY ghost luminaries.
Learn how to make a copycat version of the Halloween Mickey ghost. This is so clever!
If you are planning a Halloween party, be sure to add several of these ghost tea lights. They will look great on a kitchen table, coffee table, or even on the kitchen counter by a Halloween candy dish.
Hopefully you found a new ghost decoration to add to your Halloween decor this year.
Let me know which one is your favorite. Happy Halloween!
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Before you go-check out these DIY Halloween crafts and home decorating ideas:
- Day of the Dead Pumpkin with Decoupage
- Stitch Halloween Pumpkin DIY
- Halloween Crafts Skull Candy Jar
- You’ve Been Booed Free Printables
- Hocus Pocus Party Ideas
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