Cheesecloth Flying Ghosts
The boys and I had so much fun making these spooky floating cheesecloth ghosts yesterday.
Here are the supplies I used but really, you can use just about anything to make your stand, get creative with what you have on hand.
Cheesecloth- found mine at the dollar store
Cornstarch and Water
Empty bottle
Coat hanger
Balloon
I inserted the coat hanger into the bottle and curved the wire to make arms on each side. I blew up a balloon and taped it on top of the bottle.
I made homemade liquid starch by mixing 2 cups of water and one cup of cornstarch. I heated it up in the microwave stiring about every 20 seconds until it had a consistancy of shortning. Next I cut the strips of cheesecloth and covered them in the starch, I then rinsed out the cheese cloth under water to get any clumps out.
You will want to drape the pieces of cheesecloth one at a time over your bottle to create the form of the ghost.
Let it try overnight, pop the balloon and add some eyes. Voila you have a cute spooky little ghost.
For my next ghost I tried crepe paper and fabric starch. Although it worked the cheese cloth turned out much better!
I grabbed some fishing string and hung them on the ceiling fans, we can’t wait to make more!
Thanks for stopping in today, have a fabulous rest of the weekend!
Kristin ~ Your spooky ghosts are adorable! What a great thing to do with the boys!! ~~ I have an unrelated question …. your ceiling fan – I’ve been looking and looking for one to match a light fixture already present in my “new” little house. Any recommendations as to where I could find one similar to yours? ~~ Thank You! ~~ And, Happy Halloween!
Elizabeth
Suzanne of Simply Suzannes at Home
I haven’t seen these in years! They bring back to many happy childhood memories. My mom hung cheesecloth ghosts for the chandeliers in our kitchen every Halloween. Loved them!
Thanks so much for sharing,
Suzanne
Those turned out so cute. I wonder if you could do that with Elmer’s washable school glue diluted down? I think it might be fun to try this with the kids. VERY cute idea! xo Diana
So creative. When I saw the post on Facebook, I had no idea what you were making. Really cute.
How cute are THESE??? LOVE! I want some flying ghosts, now, no question!
Hi Kristin – Great Halloween project. They’re so cute!!!!
Mary @ Orphans With Makeup
Super cute and ever so spooky!
Oh how cute! I bet your the cool mom on the block.
How fun is that?? I have a ceiling fan in my office too… hmmm… I see some ghosts in my future!! Thanks Kristin!
You so creative Kristin… how fun! I bet your boys love them.
Ohhhh now I want flying ghosts too!! My boys would FLIP over these!! This is SO on the list. Pinning! xo