Simple Halloween Wafer Ghosts

 My Grandson Quinn helped me whip up these simple wafer biscuit ghosts.

And boy oh boy, they are so sweet 'n' cute!

Making these is a perfect Halloween activity for the kids to do.

Simple Halloween Wafer Ghosts

You Will Need:

Baking parchment paper

26 rectangle vanilla wafer biscuits (the type joined together with icing layers).

290-gram packet (or 1.44 US cups) of white chocolate or melts

Candy eyes.

Approximately two teaspoons of brown or black icing for mouth decoration.

To Make:

Place baking parchment paper on a bench or to cover a tray.

Melt the chocolate in a microwave or in a bowl over hot water.

Dip each biscuit into the chocolate when it is runny, then place it on the paper.

Place two eyes at the top of the chocolate before it sets.

Set aside for the chocolate to set firm.

 

Then use brown or black icing to create the ghost's oval-shaped mouths on the biscuit just below the eyes.

I used the handle of a teaspoon to place the icing mouths. 

Leave to set completely.

Carefully remove from the paper to plate and serve.

These will store well in an airtight container in a cool place.

Makes 26 Ghostly servings. 

Printable Instructions HERE.

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Funky DIY Rope Ghosts

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.

You might like to make a Ghost Banner made from driftwood too.

Click HERE to find out how.

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Free Halloween Animal Art Pintables

I've created eleven Halloween art design images for you, with the colour orange in mind.

They all have a hint of cute to them.

Because this Halloween is just not such a spooky theme.

There is more than one cat because I love cats!

I had a hard time picking which one I'd print and put into a frame for my Halloween decor as I simply adore all these images.

You are welcome to print to frame and use in your home decor too.

Or use in cardmaking and scrapbooking projects.

Copy images and save them to print via your home printer.

Please note:

These images are copyrighted for 'personal non-commercial' use.

Emmm, decisions, decisions....what shall I choose to use?

The Bat it is...

Rather cute he is!

Looking stunning framed in shiny gold.

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