21 DIY Halloween Ghost Decorations That are Cute Not Scary

This adorable ghostie is perfect for Summerween, but looks right at home straight through Halloween!

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.