This DIY book page ghost garland only takes a few minutes to make, which is good because sometimes that’s all we have. This year I decided I couldn’t let Halloween pass by without a little ghostly fun.
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DIY Book Page Ghost Garland
Ghosts come in all shapes and sizes, so you can make up your own or copy mine. These are about 1-1/2 wide by 3-1/2 inches tall. Once you have your shape just trace and cut out. No special equipment required, and seriously it only takes about 10 to 15 minutes to cut out a stack of ghosts.
Here are the supplies you will need, which you probably already have at home. Although I’m providing some shopping links for you just in case.
- book pages or scrapbook paper
- pencil
- craft scissors
- hole punch
- cotton string
- mini clothespins
This would be a great activity for kids, who will be so excited to be part of a decorating team.
I had lots of fun with the hole punch. Note how the position of the eyes give the appearance of the ghost looking in different directions. This gives each one a wee bit of personality, don’t you think?
If you are using old book pages like I am, you can angle the pattern to make the ghost look more interesting.
Create A Garland
I love using clothespins to create simple garlands, which makes assembly super fast. To see my fall leaf garland using mini clothespins, visit my post Welcome Fall Entryway With Navy and Yellow.
Last year I dismantled an old damaged book for a couple of projects and still have a few hundred loose pages left for projects. Of course these ghosts are just as cute on white paper or let your imagination go wild using scrapbook paper.
Chalkboards make the perfect spot for seasonal decorating. Mine is adorned with a moss covered letter, which adds a backdrop of interesting texture for garlands.
For the full tutorial click on DIY Moss Covered Letter to view the post.
This is my first time making paper medallions, which are more time consuming than the ghosts. They do add fall color though, and even more festive with autumn leaves in the center.
Once you make one of these garlands you will have so much fun deciding where to hang it. Garlands can go just about anywhere, and I love seeing them displayed on a chest of drawers or on the front of an entry table.
Where To Hang A Garland
- Bulletin Board
- Mantel
- Mirror
- Map
- Table
- Curtain Rod
- Cabinets
- Door
- Headboard
- Bookshelves
- Window Frame
Be sure to follow Thistle Key Lane on Pinterest, where the boards are up to date with seasonal inspiration that you can use right now!
Remember you can use this same idea to make book page pumpkins, cats or bats into a garland. Do you decorate with a theme in mind or just love it all? I hope you will share your favorite Halloween project with me.
Cheers!
©2019 DIY Book Page Ghost Garland post first appeared on Thistle Key Lane.
I adore this garland to the max! And boy, do I have things to cut up. Thanks for this one!
Right Jeanie! It’s a great way to use up some of that paper we collect. Hugs!
Oh, I love Halloween DIY and this is so easy and adorable! I just made a small pennant to ad to my small Halloween items! I love that it was so easy. I just made a small strand but it’s perfect! Thank you for sharing👻
Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting. You made my day Angie! Happy Halloween!
Those little ghosts are so stinkin’ cute! Filing this idea away for the next time one of my old books falls apart.
Thank you Candace, they make me laugh every time I walk by. 😀
So cute! I love your book page decor… and this is so fun and easy. I also love that you do a new garland on this frame for each season!
I started using it for more than a chalkboard last year around Christmas time, and found it’s a fun spot for whimsical decorating.
Adorable and oh so clever! I gotta find me an old book. Pinned.
Thank you for pinning! These were so simple to make. 🙂
Hi Michelle!
Your little ghosts are way too cute! I have a several hymnals found after a tornado hit our community three years ago. Is it okay to make ghosts out of worship hymnals? 😉 Ha! Thanks for sharing at Homestyle Gathering!
>>> Kim
Hi Kim, your hymnal ghosts would make a cute choir. LOL
Hi Michelle!
I’m back to let you know I’m featuring you this week at Homestyle Gathering. Thanks for sharing !
>>> Kim
Thank you Kim you have made my day! Hugs!!
The ghost garland is so cute!
Thanks Christine, it was fun and easy!
Fa-BOO-lous garland for Halloween!! I’d love for you to share over at our weekly Wednesday Creative Crafts Linky Party
https://creativelybeth.com/creative-crafts-linky-party-9-join-in-the-fun/
Have a great week!
Creatively, Beth
Thank you so much for the invite Beth!
I love this so much. I chose it as my feature for our linky party tomorrow. Thank you for linking up! – Laura
What a nice surprise Laura, thank you!!
Michelle, not only is your ghost garland so cute, but you styled it so well. Love the pinwheels. I have some that I need to use in a different way. pinned.
Thank you for pinning Carol!
Darling ghost garland! This will be a fun project to do with my 4 & 5 yr. grandchildren. Thank you!
Yay, I love that! Have fun with those kiddos! 😊
ADORABLE, Michelle!
Don’t forget to join us over at the Creatively Crafty Linky Party every Wednesday through Sunday
Followed and Pinned!
Creatively, Beth
Thank you Beth, I just popped over to link up! Hugs!