Spooky Ghost Leaf Crafts to Make This Fall

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There’s something about autumn that makes us happy. Maybe it’s the cooler temperatures and the beautiful colors of the leaves. 

Whatever the reason, we love everything about fall. And one of our favorite things to do in autumn is to make this spooky cute ghost leaf craft!

Ghost leaves are so easy to make, adding a touch of fun to any fall or Halloween craft. 

Plus, they’re perfect for kids and adults alike. Leaf ghosts can be made with items you already have around the house, so there’s no need to go out and buy anything special. 

If you’re looking for a fun and easy craft to do this autumn, ghost leaves are the way to go! Let’s look at some of the best ghost leaf crafts around.

Creative and Fun Spooky Ghost Leaf Craft Ideas

Painted Leaf Ghosts

For the first ghost leaf craft, you will need some leaves, white paint, and a black Sharpie marker. You can paint both sides of the leaf white or silver for a metallic look. 

Once the paint is dry, use a black Sharpie marker or black paint to draw on the eyes and a mouth. You can also glue on googly eyes or small buttons for the eyes. 

For a more finished ghost leaf craft, you can paint both sides of the leaf with white acrylic paint. Once the paint is dry, use a black Sharpie marker to draw on the eyes and a mouth. 

These ghostly crafts are sure to add a touch of spookiness to your fall décor!

Variations on ghost leaves

Glitter Leaf Ghosts

Glitter leaf ghosts are a fun and easy project for the whole family. All you need is a leaf, white glue, glitter, and a black Sharpie. 

Simply paint the front side of the leaf with glue and then sprinkle on the glitter. Once the glitter is dry, use the Sharpie marker to draw on the eyes and a mouth. 

You can also glue on googly eyes or small buttons for the eyes. Finally, you can hang your ghostly leaf friends from doorways, windowsills, or mantels for a truly haunting effect. 

So get creative and have fun making your own glittery leaf ghosts this Halloween!

Paper Leaf Ghosts

These paper leaf ghosts are another great way to add a spooky touch to your Halloween decor. Simply cut out ghost shapes from white paper and glue them onto real leaves. 

Once the glue is dry, use a black Sharpie marker to draw on the eyes and a mouth. You can also glue on googly eyes or small buttons for the eyes. 

For an extra touch of Halloween, try making your ghosts with orange or black paper. These charming ghosts will surely add a bit of haunt to your home this holiday season.

You can also hang them from doorways, windowsills, or mantels for a truly haunting effect.

Foam Leaf Ghosts

Foam leaf ghosts are quick and easy to make, and they’re sure to get a few giggles from the little ones. To start, you’ll need white foam sheets, a black Sharpie marker, glue, and leaves. 

Cut out ghost shapes from the foam sheets and glue them onto the leaves. Once the glue is dry, use the black Sharpie marker to draw on eyes and a mouth. 

These ghosts are perfect for decorating your front yard or porch this Halloween! If you want to make them more durable, you can also glue them onto stakes and insert them into the ground. 

This way, they’ll be sure to stand up to any trick-or-treaters that come knocking on your door!

Fabric Leaf Ghosts

These fabric ghosts are sure to add a touch of Halloween fun to any room. To make a fabric ghost, start by covering a real leaf with a piece of fabric cut into a ghost shape. 

Once the fabric is in place, use a black Sharpie marker to draw on eyes and a mouth. You can also glue on googly eyes or small buttons for the eyes. 

Make as many of these as you like and hang them up around your house for festive décor. 

These ghosts are also perfect for adorning wreaths or garlands. Get creative and have fun with it! You can use any type of fabric you like – patterned, solid, or even glow-in-the-dark!

Fun Ways to Use Ghost Leaf Crafts

Spooky Garland

A spooky garland is a great way to decorate for Halloween. You can make a garland from ghost leaves by stringing them together with black thread. 

You can also add other Halloween-themed decorations, such as bats or spiders, to the garland for an extra-spooky effect. 

This garland is perfect for hanging from doorways, windows, or mantels. You can also use it to decorate your front porch or yard.

Ghost Leaf Wreath

Ghost leaf crafts are a great way to add a touch of spookiness to your Halloween decor. One fun way to use ghost leaves is to make a wreath. 

Simply attach the leaves to a wreath form with some hot glue, and then add other Halloween-themed decorations, such as bats or spiders. 

This wreath is perfect for hanging on your front door or in a window. You can add a bow made out of black ribbon.

Ghost Leaf Lanterns

Ghost leaf lanterns are a great way to add spooky ambiance to your home on Halloween night. 

You can make lanterns out of ghost leaves by placing them inside glass jars or vases and then adding a battery-operated tea light. 

The light will shine through the leaves and create a spooky effect. You can also add other Halloween-themed decorations, such as spiders or bats, to the jars for an extra-spooky effect. 

These lanterns are perfect for placing around your home on Halloween night.

Ghost Leaf Tablecloth

A ghost leaf tablecloth is a great way to add spookiness to your Halloween party décor. 

You can make a tablecloth out of ghost leaves by simply attaching them to a plain white tablecloth with some hot glue. 

You can also add some other Halloween-themed decorations, such as bats or spiders, to the tablecloth for an extra-spooky effect. 

This tablecloth is perfect for covering a table at your Halloween party. It’s also great for decorating a buffet table or dessert table.

Ghost Leaf Centerpiece

A ghost leaf centerpiece is a great way to add some spookiness to your Halloween party décor. 

You can make a centerpiece out of ghost leaves by simply attaching them to a vase or other container with some hot glue. 

You can also add some other Halloween-themed decorations, such as bats or spiders, to the centerpiece for an extra-spooky effect. 

This centerpiece is perfect for placing on a table at your Halloween party. If you want, you can even add a candle to the center of the arrangement for a touch of ambiance.

Takeaway

As Halloween draws near, the homes of many will begin to take on a spooky air. Ghoulish decorations will appear in windows, and cobwebs will be draped over doorways.

If you’re looking for a way to add a little extra Halloween spirit to your home this year, try your hand at making ghost leaf crafts. 

You can also hang these hauntingly beautiful decorations as decor by attaching them to string or wire.