I Tried 4 Easy Last-Minute Halloween Decor Ideas, by Pumpkin Emily on YouTube. 4 min 58 s.
- Video length
- 4 min 58 s
- Time to do it
- 1 hour
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Cut a piece of white lace into a ghost shape for the framed picture. Give it a rounded head and a wavy bottom edge, then trim any loose threads.
Lay the lace ghost on black card stock so it stands out. Glue it down, trim the card to fit, and slot it into the frame without the glass.
Glue the end of a black ribbon to the top of the pumpkin. Wrap it down and around, pressing each loop so the ribbon sits flat against the surface.
Bring the ribbon back to the top, trim it and glue the end under. Tie a small bow from the same ribbon and glue it over the joins.
Draw a simple ghost outline on paper and cut it out as a template. Keep the shape wide at the bottom so it reads clearly from a distance.
Trace the template onto white felt and cut five to seven ghosts. Glue them along a length of twine, spacing them evenly, then tie the banner up.
Spread a layer of faux moss over the base of the glass terrarium. Press it down so it looks like ground rather than a loose pile.
Cut tiny ghosts from white felt or fabric and hang them from the lid on thin thread. Add a battery tea light inside and close the lid.
Tips and common mistakes
Unplug the hot glue gun when you finish and let the nozzle cool before storing it, since the tip and glue stay hot enough to burn.
Use sharp fabric scissors for the lace so the ghost edges stay clean instead of fraying.
Keep the tea light battery powered in a closed terrarium and never use a real candle.
Make the felt ghosts a little larger than you think you need, because small shapes get lost on a long banner.
Questions
Do I need a sewing machine for these decorations?
No. Every project holds together with hot glue or fabric glue, so hand sewing is optional. Sharp scissors and a steady hand are the main tools.
Can I use a real pumpkin for the ribbon wrap?
Yes, a real pumpkin works, but glue and ribbon hold better on a faux one that will not sweat or rot. If you use a real pumpkin, clean and dry the skin first.
How far ahead can I make these decorations?
Felt, lace and faux pumpkins keep for years if stored dry and flat. Keep the terrarium away from damp spots so the moss and glue do not go mouldy.
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