DIY Doily Ghosts

diy doily ghost hanging from branch in front of gray wall

Sneaking in one more ghost project before Halloween! These doily ghosts are the sweetest addition to add to your Halloween decor. And they’re super easy to make, so you can quickly make some before Halloween is here!

These ghosts are just like the cheesecloth ghosts I shared last year, but vintage doily style! And I made some of them floating. If you’ve got a drawer full of old doilies that you’re not sure what to do with (because really, what are we doing with doilies anymore?!), this is a great project for them! And it’s not permanent either, so you can wash them out and get your doilies back after Halloween if you want.

These ghosts also store well (as long as they don’t get crushed!), so you can keep them and bring them year after year if you want.

doily ghost on mantel next to pumpkins and dried leaves

diy doily ghost on wood shelf next to dried hydrangeas and pumpkins

two small lace doily ghosts hanging on wood cabinet

doily ghosts on mantel with pumpkins next to them with clay ghost garland hanging from mantel

lace doily ghosts on wood shelf with fall leaves around them

Supplies:

doilies (try the thrift store!)
glue or Mod Podge (I used Mod Podge)
water
jars or vase (or empty paper towel roll)
round objects, like foam craft balls, balloons or balls
plastic wrap
fishing line

Watch the video to see how to make these:

lace doily ghost on wood mantel with leaves and pumpkins around it

lace doily ghost hanging from branch in front of gray wall

Be sure to follow our DIY and Craft Pinterest Board for more inspiration!

-Manda