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This is a fabulous craft to do with your kids.  Let me reiterate, “your kids.”  Unless you’re Mary Poppins.  I attempted this craft with about 10 kids at my sons’ birthday party, it was a little crazy, but the kids really liked them, and I think they’re just adorable!!

-K-  this is SUPER easy, you’ll love it!

Supplies:

• cutting mat and rotary cutter
• cheesecloth
• fabric stiffener (you can get it at Joann’s or hobby lobby)
• black felt
• small balloons
• paper or Styrofoam cups
• fishing line

Step 1:

Cut your cheesecloth to the size you like.  I kept it folded in half and then half again, to make it easier, and cut up the whole package (b/c I was making 15 ghosts).  I cut them into 1nto 12 inch pieces.

Step 2:  Blow up your balloons.  Place them in the cup with the wide part of the balloon pointing up.

Step 3:  Break out your fabric stiffener, and pour it into a bowl.  (Be warned, your hands are about to turn into ooey-gooey messy hands)  Dip the cheesecloth into the bowl and coat each section one at a time.  You can unfold the cheesecloth all the way, keep it folded in half or even fourths, depending on the size you would like your ghost to be.  I unfolded one of mine all the way, and thought it was a little too long.  The rest I kept folded in half before draping it over the balloon.

Position the cheesecloth to a shape you like.

Step 4:  Wait about 15-20 minutes for the stiffener to do it’s job.  When the cheesecloth is completely dry, pop the balloon with a pin, and you’re left with a stiff, spooky ghost form.

Step 5:  Now you’re just left with some finishing touches!  Add some black felt eyes, rough up the ends.

Attach fishing line to the top (if you plan to hang your ghosts).  And voila!!  An easy, spooky, kid-friendly, Halloween craft!

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