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DIY Packing Tape Halloween Ghosts

September 19, 2018 by Shellie Wilson

These Halloween DIY Projects show you how to make your own Halloween ghosts using packing tape or clear scotch tape. All of these Ghosts are fun to make and even spookier to decorate your Halloween party with. There are lots of step by step duct tape ghost tutorials online but we decided some of these Halloween tutorials were the best the internet has to offer up for Halloween.

You can use these Halloween ghosts as light up yard displays or set them out in the dark of night to resemble a transparent body walking across your front yard.

These ghosts are also perfect for hanging inside the house as they are lightweight and can be strung up with minimal effort. Try using fans or ceiling fans to make them move around the ceiling.

My favorite has to be the hand and gun coming out of the TV, of course, I would have to create a poltergeist coming out of the TV to scare everyone.

 

Once you have practiced making or casting these ghosts yourself you can try some more tricky positions for your DIY prop making. There are lots of different examples online of these ghosts to give you inspiration.

You can use shrink wrap, cling wrap or trash bags as the base which is much more cost-effective than using pure tape. You do need patience for this tutorial as well as a willing victim, I mean model. It takes around 3-4 rolls of tape to make one mannequin/ghost.  Make sure your model goes to the toilet first (lesson learned the hard way).

 

Easy Packing tape Ghost

Ghostly Hands Tutorial

DIY Packing tape ghosts

TV ghost ideas – no tutorial on this one.

Halloween sitting ghost child tutorial

Packing tape and Trash bag Ghost tutorial

Halloween Packing tape casting tutorial

 

 

 

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Etsy Spotlight: Floppy Teddy Bear Sewing Pattern

If you’ve been following along lately, you’ll know I’ve been on a bit of a baby pattern thing—and this sweet Floppy Teddy Bear fits right in with that vibe! With its classic shape, relaxed limbs, and vintage charm, this little bear looks like it just stepped out of a storybook or an old wooden toy chest.

This is a digital PDF sewing pattern, making it super convenient to download and get started right away. It’s perfect for those who love sewing cuddly companions with a rustic or nostalgic twist—just imagine this little bear nestled under the tree or perched on a child’s bed, well-loved and well-squished.

Whether you’re making it as a keepsake gift or just adding to your collection of handcrafted soft toys, this teddy is a timeless treasure in the making. Bonus points for sewing it in worn-look fabrics for an extra cozy, vintage finish.

At CraftGossip, we love highlighting talented Etsy designers who bring handmade magic to life. Supporting these creatives means supporting the sewing community—and getting our hands on adorable patterns like this one!

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