This Halloween yarn craft is sweet and spooky all at once! Yarn ghosts with a macrame look are on-trend, and the perfect addition to your Halloween decor.
Yarn ghost garlands are a favorite DIY halloween decoration, and in recent years, macrame ghost wall hangings have become another popular Halloween yarn craft.
These are both adorable, but also a little time consuming to make. I decided to have the best of both worlds and create a cute little piece of yarn ghost art.
It turned out simply boo-tiful (if I do say so myself), and I think you’ll enjoy making a yarn ghost for yourself, too!
Supplies Needed for Yarn Ghosts Artwork
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- Unfinished wood canvas or framed sign you no longer enjoy
- Decorative scrapbook paper (I purchased the ghost paper in-store at Joann Fabric & Crafts. I can’t find it online); black scrapbook paper or cardstock
- Spray adhesive
- White yarn (a thicker yarn is a good idea for this project)
- Premade bow sticker or ribbon
- Light pink craft paint
- Scissors
- Artist paint brush
- Aleens’ Tacky Glue
How to Make Yarn Ghost Art Decor for Halloween
Instead of using an artist’s canvas for the base of this project, I actually used a piece of clearance artwork I found at Hobby Lobby.
TIP: check the clearance section at Hobby Lobby when it goes 90% off, and stock up on framed art and signs like this. They are incredibly inexpensive (this one was $2.24), and are perfect for repurposing into other decor!
Inexpensive wood plaques (like I used for this DIY Halloween Bug Decor), would also work great for this project!
Step One: Cut the Decorative Scrapbook Paper to Size
I used the cutest ghost scrapbook paper as the backer for my macrame-look ghost artwork.
I cut it to size and attached it to the frame with spray adhesive. I chose to use spray adhesive because it lets the paper lie completely flat with a good bond and does not wrinkle the paper at all!
Step Two: Cut Yarn and Attach it to the Canvas or Frame
Next, I cut seven pieces of yarn. The number of yarn pieces you’ll need to cut will depend on how thick your yarn is. Don’t be surprised if you need more or less than I did!
I put down a thin line of glue in an arch shape for the outermost edge of the yarn ghost. Then I placed a piece of yarn on top of that glue and pressed it into place.
I repeated this process of gluing and pressing down yarn, working inwards, until the ghost silhouette was completed.
The yarn may hang down funny and not be the length you want it, but that’s ok. Once the glue dries, you can cut those ends.
Step Three: Make a Ghost Face with Black Cardstock
Next it was time to give this macrame ghost some expression and personality!
I cut a little face out of black cardstock and glued that onto the ghost. Another great material choice for this step would be black felt.
Step Four: Embellish the Ghost
Finally, embellish the yarn ghost to make it even cuter!
I added a hair bow on top with a cute bow sticker, but you could easily make a bow out of ribbon. Use it as a hair bow or a bow tie!
And, my favorite part of this little ghost is the soft pink cheeks I painted on it. I think it makes it so sweet!
Host a Halloween Craft Party
Because of the simple supplies needed to make this cute yarn ghost art, I think this is a perfect Halloween craft for adults! It would be so fun to make at a Halloween craft party with your friends!
Set a table with a disposable Halloween tablecloth and all of the project supplies, and make sure to have some spooky food and beverages for your guests.
You’ll all make an adorable piece of Halloween decor and fun memories! Win win!
