Making these easy diy tabletop ghosts only takes a few minutes and uses items that you probably have on hand. These make a cute addition to a Halloween party table.
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I love finding ways to re-use items I have on hand and combining them with supplies purchased at a dollar store. These gauze ghosts do just that.
Easy DIY Tabletop Ghosts
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Supplies Used for DIY Tabletop Gauze Ghosts
- Set of candle holders
- Old Christmas Ornament
- Gauze – Dollar Tree calls it “Creepy Cloth”
- Twine
- Ribbon
- Self Adhesive Vinyl
- Scissors
- Wire Cutters
- Ribbon
- Hot Glue
For this month’s craft de-stash challenge, I didn’t buy any new materials. I’ve had these candle holders for a while. Last year I used them in a simple Halloween Vignette. I had several packages of the creepy cloth that I bought last year from the Dollar Tree. The ribbon, twine, and vinyl were all in my craft stash. I bought a bag of old Christmas ornaments at Goodwill last year to use for crafts and these were just the right size for my Halloween ghosts.
Using wire cutters, I pulled the top from the ornament. That way the ornament will sit flush inside the top of the candle holder.
Since the cloth is loosely woven, I wrapped the base and stem of the candle holder with it to cover the copper.
I cut a piece of the cloth long enough to drape over the ornament and flow down the candle holder.
To give the ghost more of a shape, I wrapped a piece of twine around the neck area and tied it off in the back.
For the eyes and mouth, I used a small circle punch to cut pieces from self adhesive vinyl. Then, I trimmed one of the pieces into more of an oval shape for the mouth.
After looking at the ghosts, I didn’t like the way the twine stood out. I thought it needed to be covered.
I used satin ribbon to cut bows and a tie for the ghosts. These are hot glued in place with a small dot of glue against the twine.
I like not so spooky Halloween decor and these fun ghosts fill in well with that. It took less than 30 minutes to make a set of three of them and since I used items I had on hand, I didn’t need to spend any money for them.
Do you prefer whimsical and fun or creepy and scary Halloween decor?
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Gail says
What a creepy, neat idea, Beverly! Sorry, I had to use that pun! All kidding aside, these are quite cute and adorable! Perfect for Halloween!
Christina Woodcock says
So cute! I have several candle holders. i had no idea what I was going to do with them! now i know 🙂
Roseann Hampton says
These are too cute Beverly! I love the addition of the tie and bow!
Donna @ Modern on Monticello says
These are so cute and definitely a project that is using what you have on hand.
Emily says
I remember making these with my mom years ago! I always loved them, yours look awesome.
Marci says
Like you, I prefer cute over creepy! Your little ghouls are adorable! Thank you for the step by step directions. -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Justyna Myk says
Cuteness 🙂
michelle says
I really like these gauze ghosts best out of all the crafty gHosts ive been seeing. There is something aBouT the loose weave that makes them seem more Insubstantial and uh…, ghost-like.
Lirtea says
Muy divertidos.
kippi says
Super clever idea to use candle sticks and Christmas ORNAMENTS to make GHOSTS.
Happy fall,
Kippi
Megan says
I prefer THIS Halloween decor! Love your cute yet slightly spooky little ghosts!
Marie says
These are so cute, beverly! Pinned to my halloween board
Marilyn Lesniak says
Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too!
Dee | Grammy's Grid says
Cute ghosts! Thanks so much for linking up at #AThemedLinkup 2 for All Things Halloween. Shared.
Mother of 3 says
Those are so cute! Thanks so much for sharing with us at the Happy Fall party. Pinned.
Alice says
Cute idea. The ghosts cane out reakly good
Carol says
Your little ghosties are so adorable! I love them.