Planning a monster bash or just aiming to give the local kids something to gab about?

These DIY ghostly garnishes are your ticket to making your pad the spookiest spectacle around.

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20 DIY Halloween Ghost Decorations Thatll Spook Up Your Space

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Suspend them from your trees, porch, or ceiling using clear fishing lines for that perfect mid-air haunting.

Never underestimate a simple blacktrash bag.

Cute Ghost Garland

Chop some ghostly figures out of white cardstock and string them up with fishing line.

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Giant Lawn Ghosts

Youll need some hefty styrofoam balls and white drop cloths.

Canning Jar Luminaries

Doodle ghostly faces on clear canning jars and pop a candle inside each.

Ghostly Window Silhouettes

Snip out various spooky poses from black paper and stick them on your windows.

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Lit from inside, these silhouettes will cast chilling scenes to anyone outside.

Once they dry, theyre solid enough to keep watch by your snacks table or near the doorway.

Haunted Ghost Trees

Wrap some barren branches in whitestring lightswithin a pot.

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Spooky Ghost Cushions

Stitch or pin fabric into ghost shapes and stuff them to create plushy ghost cushions.

Fling them on your sofa for a playful, festive vibe that guests can snuggle up with.

Miniature Ghost Figures

Mold some mini ghosts using clay or white playdough and paint on faces.

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These little spooks can brighten up tabletops or serve as festive paperweights.

This spooky path will thrill visitors as they wander up to your haunted home.

Its an easy, playful tweak to your kitchen decor.

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When the breeze kicks up, these phantoms will seem to dance mysteriously across your lawn.

Ethereal Ghost Ornaments

Craft tiny ghost figures from old bed sheets or any white fabric.

Dangle these ethereal ornaments from your Halloween tree or light fixtures for a ghostly ambiance.

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Ghostly Door Greeter

Outfit a scarecrow frame with a ghostly disguise.

Station it by yourfront doorto welcomeor spookany guests with its ghostly charm.

Spooky Ghost Soap

Use melt-and-pour soap kits to embed tiny ghost figures into clear soap bars.

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These soaps are great for decorating your bathroom or as quirky party favors.

Bottle Ghosts

Envelop clear bottles in white gauze and sketch spooky faces to fashion ghostly bottle figures.

They make for eerie centerpieces on any table.

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Balcony Ghosts

Drape white figures from your balcony or windows.

Theyll sway with the wind, creating a spine-chilling scene for those peering up from below.

Ghostly Dining Set

Cover your dining chairs with white sheets, adding ghostly faces on the back.

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This turns your dining area into a chamber teeming with spectral guests.

FAQs on DIY Ghost Decorations

What materials are best for outdoor ghost decorations?

Opt for materials like waterproof fabrics or treated papers for outdoor displays to ensure they endure the elements.

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Can these decorations be reused?

Most fabric-based decorations can be stored and reused for many Halloweens.

Just ensure they are dry and clean before you pack them away.

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Are these projects kid-friendly?

How can I make my ghost decorations glow in the dark?

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