Even though temperatures might not be crisp near you yet, you might be feeling the urge to spruce up your space with a few festive fall or Halloween-inspired finds. Whether you want to go all-out on spooky decor this year or you’re tempted to just light up a pumpkin spice candle and call it a day, this fun DIY provides a nice middle ground — festive, but still easy to pull together in less than 10 minutes.
In a recent TikTok video, user Ashley (@ashleymariesavage_) shares a tutorial on how to create the most adorable “sherpa ghosts” to decorate a tabletop or shelf. Not only are these ghosts easy to assemble, but they’re also just big enough to stand out in your room without taking up too much space. Plus, the soft sherpa fabric adds the coziest touch to a classic Halloween decoration.
How to Make Halloween Sherpa Ghosts at Home
To make these ghosts at home, you’ll need the following:
As Ashley demonstrates in the video, the first step of this DIY is to hot-glue the foam ball to the top of your cone. When it’s dry, loosely drape a piece of the white sherpa fabric on top of each cone to give it a ghostly shape. Then, cut your felt sheet into small ovals to be used as eyes, and attach them onto the sherpa fabric with hot glue. The final step: Apply hot glue to your pumpkins, and set them in between the folds of the sherpa fabric, so that it looks like your ghosts are each holding one up.
Some commenters chimed in with suggestions to further personalize their ghosts. One user writes that she’d put a little Dr. Pepper can in the place of the pumpkin, to show off her affinity for the soda. Another person says that adding LED lights underneath the cloth could allow your ghosts to light up as well.
Shop for Cute Halloween Ghosts
If DIYs aren’t your cup of tea, these cute pre-made options will give you the same vibe with a little less effort.