I've got quite the thing for Ghosts.
The cute spooky type of ghosts.
And these rope ghosts offer funky fun and cuteness in overload.
They are also easy to make.
Another great project for the children to create for Halloween.
Plus they resemble macrame, which is very cool!
They really are rope craft at it's best!
To Make One Ghost You Will Need:
Sharpie marker pen
A hot glue gun and glue sticks
Scissors
A bowl with a 8 1/2 inch ( 21.5cm) diameter for the backing.
Black felt and/or craft eyes.
Black felt for the mouth.
Cardboard (recycled from a box).
White cotton craft rope (about 12 metres/13 yards)
Twine or ribbon.
How To Create:
1/. Place the bowl onto the cardboard and draw around it using the Sharpie marker pen.
2/. Work out the centre and rule a line. Cut the circle in half to get a base for the ghost.
3/. Cut your guide rope to 133cm (52 inches) in length.
Centre and glue in place.
4/. Use the first rope placement as a guide for the next rope and glue in place.
5/. Continue in the same manner until the rope fully fills the arc shape.
Trim the ends.
6/. Flip it over. Glue on a hanger. Then run a line of glue along the cardboard as shown.
6/. Untwist the hanging part of the rope.
7/. Glue on felt eyes and mouth.
Or you can use craft eyes as I have.
8/. Hang to display.
(Note: The size I have made takes quite a lot of cotton craft rope, but you can downsize this pattern/technique to make a smaller size).
The History of Ghosts in Halloween Decor
For centuries, ghosts have been a crucial part of Halloween lore. Back in ancient times, people believed that the veil between the living and the dead was at its thinnest on Halloween night, the 31st of October.
To ward off evil spirits, they would light bonfires and put on costumes.
As Halloween transitioned from a more somber holiday to one that celebrated both fun and fright, ghosts became a popular decoration.
Nowadays, it's hard to imagine Halloween decor without the presence of these spectral beings lurking in the shadows.
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