Halloween is a special time of the year. Children of all ages' dress up and go out on October 31 for some fun and a little treat. My family has just begun the decorating process and my son has an endless supply of energy for decorating the home. If you need a craft that is simple and looks great draped in your trees and on the bushes than make these delightful ghosts. Children of all ages can participate and they will have a great time admiring their creations in the yard.
Tree Ghosts
Level--Any Age Materials
- Cotton balls, newspaper, used paper, tissues, paper towels (Use one or all of these stuffing materials)
- White plastic garbage bags or white shopping bags
- Cord, string, yarn or ribbon
- Permanent Markers
- Optional Materials
- Moveable eyes
- Construction Paper
- Glitter
- Cut different size squares from the plastic bags. The plastic bag is the body of your ghost.
- Lay the square down flat and place some stuffing material in the center of the square.
- Fold the bag over the stuffing material and twist to form a head for the ghost. When the desired head is formed tie a piece of string around the neck to keep the stuffing in place. Make a loop from the string, to hang up the ghost.
- Make a face on the ghost's with the permanent markers. Have some scary, happy and mad ghosts. Glue the moveable eyes on the ghosts makes them look more 3D.
- Place glue all over the ghosts body with a glue gun. Sprinkle the area with glitter. They will shine with the sun or have a spotlight on them.
- Cut out ties or hats with construction paper and glue to the ghosts.
Placement of Tree Ghosts
- Tie the ghosts to tree branches.
- Tie the ghosts to the front porch rail.
- Place a piece of rope over your yard at a laundry line height. Clip them to the line with clothes pegs.
- Hang them from your windows.
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