Make a Ghost out of Felt

Here's how to make a cute ghost pal. These ghosts are very simple and can be made from simple things you likely have lying about the house.

Steps

  1. Get a round piece of paper or fabric. Crumple it up into a ball.
  2. Cut a circle out of a piece of felt. Place it over the piece of balled-up fabric/paper.
  3. Tie a head. Place 2 to 3 strands of embroidery thread or fine string around the top of the ball, to create a head shape.
  4. Cut off any loose strands of embroidery thread.
  5. Pull the ghost into shape. Adjust the shape beneath the head so that it flows in a "ghostly" shape.
  6. Create a face. Draw on eyes with a glitter pen or fabric markers. If you have small buttons, pipe-cleaners or other bits and pieces in the craft box, be more imaginative and create funny ghost faces.
  7. You're done!!

Tips

  • Paper works best stuffed under the felt.
  • Make a whole group of ghosts. Glue them onto a piece of cardboard for a little scene that you can display at Halloween or anytime if you simply just like ghosts.

Warnings

  • Never wash a paper ghost! If your felt ghost gets wet, wash it by hand, never in the washing machine.

Things You'll Need

  • 2 or 3-strands of embroidery thread or fine string
  • Fabric or paper for the head
  • Felt for the body
  • Fabric scissors

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