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How To Make A Ghost Door Hanger

by blewis | Aug 21, 2024 | Fall/Halloween, Holiday | 99 comments

Ok I decided to decorate my front porch with a ghost theme this year. I started putting out some of my ghost and realized I needed a statement for my front door. I decided to make a quick and very easy large ghost for my front door.

You can find the list of supplies that I’ll be using down below.
1. One 22” x 28” canvas
2. Black chalk paint by Waverly
3. Hot glue
4. One pack of cheese cloth from Walmart ( 36in x 15yd)

5. White paint or white chalk pen
6. Paint brush
7. Black felt

The first step is to paint the entire canvas with the Waverly black chalk paint.

Once the canvas is painted you’ll then want to cut strips of the cheese cloth. You’ll want each strip to be folded in half and longer than the canvas.

You can cut as many strips as you want. I cut at least 7 strips. Once you have the strips cut you’ll then want to spread the strips open.

I layered all of the strips over one another to form the shape of a ghost. You can leave a few strips folded in the center and then layer a few over them. You want the ghost to be full.

I added hot glue to the back top part of the ghost. This will secure the ghost to the canvas.

You can some extra glue to the back center part of the ghost to help secure it better.

I pulled some cheese cloth toward the sides and glued it in place.

I cut some eyes out of black felt and glued them in place.

I used a white chalk pen to write Boo.

This was so easy to make and will look great hanging on any door. I hope you’ll get creative and give this fun diy a try.

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  1. Sandy Hayes
    Sandy Hayes on August 23, 2024 at 7:48 pm

    LOVE !!! LOVE !!! i love Halloween ….

    Reply
  2. Debra M Corley
    Debra M Corley on August 23, 2024 at 5:56 pm

    Love this and will be making one or two

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    • Linda Henley
      Linda Henley on August 24, 2024 at 12:15 am

      GHOST 👻

      Reply
  3. Sharon Starke
    Sharon Starke on August 23, 2024 at 5:46 pm

    This is great!! I will post the finished product. Going to hang it in my back porch.

    Reply
  4. Dorinda S Thomas
    Dorinda S Thomas on August 23, 2024 at 5:39 pm

    This is very cute. Can’t wait to try it

    Reply
  5. Dawn Elliott
    Dawn Elliott on August 23, 2024 at 5:03 pm

    I absolutely love this!!

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    • Laurie Anderson
      Laurie Anderson on August 23, 2024 at 6:01 pm

      Love it.

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      • Janice williams
        Janice williams on August 24, 2024 at 1:12 pm

        This is such a great idea. Easy peasy. Not too expensive . Looks high end finished product!! Barb your the best with these great ideas

        Reply
    • Lisa
      Lisa on August 23, 2024 at 7:40 pm

      Going to try this when granddaughter comes by.its really cute.

      Reply
  6. Vicki Champion
    Vicki Champion on August 23, 2024 at 4:56 pm

    I don’t have the supplies but I plan to watch and make one later.

    Reply
  7. Margaret
    Margaret on August 23, 2024 at 4:45 pm

    love this if

    I can stay awake

    Reply
  8. Trudy Smith
    Trudy Smith on August 23, 2024 at 4:32 pm

    Love this ghost. Ive been watching since the beginning of Shabby tree. My kids hear about you so much they ask me if Im on with Aunt Barb…. I will be watching tonight. Barb never seems to see my post. Wally did pull my egg for napkins.

    Reply
  9. Violet Vuljevic
    Violet Vuljevic on August 23, 2024 at 2:28 pm

    Great Job as always👻 Love the Ghost 👻

    Reply
  10. Melanie Gallaher
    Melanie Gallaher on August 23, 2024 at 1:17 pm

    Absolutely adorable! I can’t wait to make this and hang on my door! 👻👻👻

    Reply
  11. Jodie Rex
    Jodie Rex on August 23, 2024 at 11:52 am

    This is so cute!!! I can’t wait to make this!! I will go get the supplies after work if I have time. Otherwise, I’ll just watch it tonight and get supplies tomorrow. Looking forward to FNH! 👻

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    • Hildegard Reed
      Hildegard Reed on August 23, 2024 at 6:55 pm

      Awesome Ghost and easy to make! Looks good on your door!

      Reply
  12. Pam Fausz
    Pam Fausz on August 23, 2024 at 11:12 am

    Directions sound so easy to make. I want to make this for my front door.
    ❤️

    Reply
  13. Cheryl Kishbauagh
    Cheryl Kishbauagh on August 23, 2024 at 6:28 am

    I love this. I have a 16 x 24 canvas that will work. I gotta do this one.!!aa

    Reply
  14. Christie Bradley
    Christie Bradley on August 23, 2024 at 5:43 am

    Love him! Such a simple idea turned out so creatively cute.

    Reply
    • Paula Hadeler
      Paula Hadeler on August 23, 2024 at 2:18 pm

      This one will, and is, fabulous

      Reply
    • trish linley
      trish linley on August 24, 2024 at 2:46 am

      I love ghost for Halloween. I done them since my child was born.
      This is different and awesome.

      Reply
  15. Christine Zavaglia
    Christine Zavaglia on August 23, 2024 at 5:29 am

    Love this ghost and he looks great on your front door!

    Reply
  16. Melanie Koch-Hill
    Melanie Koch-Hill on August 23, 2024 at 3:42 am

    Friday night hangout
    Ready Freddy

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  17. Melanie Koch-Hill
    Melanie Koch-Hill on August 23, 2024 at 3:40 am

    Love this, and ready for Friday night hangout

    Reply
  18. Stephanie Biehn
    Stephanie Biehn on August 23, 2024 at 12:54 am

    I cannot wait to do this during Friday Night Hangout with Barb!! FUN and super cute!!!

    Reply
  19. Ellen Locke
    Ellen Locke on August 23, 2024 at 12:48 am

    I think the ghost is adorable and I love it on your front door. Can’t wait until Friday night hangout to make the ghost with you. I am having total knee replacement surgery on August 27 next Tuesday. Please get your Shabby Tree people to pray for me. I am 76 yrs old. I love watching the shabby tree and Barb. You make me smile and brighten my day

    Reply
  20. Linda Gibbs
    Linda Gibbs on August 23, 2024 at 12:43 am

    Your ghost looks really nice on your door!!❤️

    Reply
  21. Kim Chambers
    Kim Chambers on August 23, 2024 at 12:36 am

    Love your ghost he is awesome

    Reply
    • Lisa Farrell
      Lisa Farrell on August 23, 2024 at 12:45 am

      Omg love this

      Reply
      • Harriet Holmes
        Harriet Holmes on August 24, 2024 at 6:58 pm

        Looks fantastic.guick , fun and easy

        Reply
  22. Karen Terrell
    Karen Terrell on August 23, 2024 at 12:13 am

    This is Ghost is so stinkin cute!!!

    Reply
  23. Rose anderson
    Rose anderson on August 23, 2024 at 12:01 am

    It wont let me sprinkle….the ghost is perfect did you put twinkling lites

    Reply
  24. Catherine Stuart
    Catherine Stuart on August 22, 2024 at 9:38 pm

    So cute! 👻👻👻

    Reply
  25. Mary Garcia
    Mary Garcia on August 22, 2024 at 9:03 pm

    Love it Barb.

    Reply
  26. Pat Rishel
    Pat Rishel on August 22, 2024 at 9:03 pm

    This is a cute and simple idea! Love it Barb!

    Reply
    • Deborah Cook
      Deborah Cook on August 23, 2024 at 12:46 am

      So cute. I don’t care for witches, devils, etc. at Halloween, but I think ghosts are cute!

      Reply
  27. Trisha
    Trisha on August 22, 2024 at 8:56 pm

    Love this.
    I will be making one!

    Reply
  28. Darlene Wizda
    Darlene Wizda on August 22, 2024 at 8:03 pm

    Super cute. ! I have the perfect door .

    Reply
    • Janet Idziak
      Janet Idziak on August 22, 2024 at 8:32 pm

      Love the ghost on your front door

      Reply
      • Karen Fattorusso
        Karen Fattorusso on August 23, 2024 at 1:29 pm

        Absolutely adorable can’t wait to check this out tonight

        Reply
  29. Judy McEwin
    Judy McEwin on August 22, 2024 at 7:59 pm

    This is adorable Barb. Thanks!
    Sharing !!

    Reply
    • Debbie Btown
      Debbie Btown on August 22, 2024 at 9:04 pm

      I look forward to watching you Friday night as I am not sure about cutting the gauze 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

      Reply
    • Julie Hansen
      Julie Hansen on August 22, 2024 at 11:50 pm

      So cute Barb and not to hard to make! 👻👻👻BOO!

      Reply
  30. Cheryl Earsing
    Cheryl Earsing on August 22, 2024 at 6:33 pm

    Wow Barb this ghost turned out so good. Talk about an adorable door hanger.

    Reply
  31. Dorethea Ross
    Dorethea Ross on August 22, 2024 at 4:46 pm

    I love it and will get supplies today for Friday night hangout. Thanks barb

    Reply
    • Joy Dunn
      Joy Dunn on August 23, 2024 at 6:37 pm

      I love this … I have to gather the items to make it ! But plan to watch you tonight ! 🙏🏻

      Reply
  32. Marian Matula
    Marian Matula on August 22, 2024 at 2:16 pm

    Love it. I want to do this at Friday hangout. See you there 🥰

    Reply
  33. Dawn Fields
    Dawn Fields on August 22, 2024 at 2:15 pm

    Barb are you going to add timer twinkle lights up inside the cheesecloth to light up your ghost at night?

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  34. Lucille Stevens
    Lucille Stevens on August 22, 2024 at 1:25 pm

    Oh my goodness….I love this!! Thank you for always sharing these wonderful ideas!

    Reply
  35. Debi Blue
    Debi Blue on August 22, 2024 at 1:24 pm

    Super cute Barb! Going to make this for my daughter’s new house!

    Reply
    • Barbara kelleher
      Barbara kelleher on August 24, 2024 at 11:36 am

      I can’t wait to make this

      Reply
  36. Karyn Vandewalker
    Karyn Vandewalker on August 22, 2024 at 1:00 pm

    Very cute!!👻Do you think you could use black foam board???
    Going to make this with you during Friday night hangout😁👻

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    • Sharon
      Sharon on August 23, 2024 at 11:22 pm

      Very cool 👻

      Reply
  37. Cheri W Sapp
    Cheri W Sapp on August 22, 2024 at 12:52 pm

    So cute!!

    Reply
  38. Lana Cole
    Lana Cole on August 22, 2024 at 12:15 pm

    Love this idea. I will definitely try this one maybe hang it in my classroom.

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    • Lynn Dube
      Lynn Dube on August 22, 2024 at 1:01 pm

      So awesome barb you have a great imagination

      Lynn Dube

      Reply
    • Krzyzaniak
      Krzyzaniak on August 22, 2024 at 2:21 pm

      Super cute, making it with you, I hope. See you Friday night 🌙

      Reply
    • Diane Liebenrood
      Diane Liebenrood on August 23, 2024 at 1:53 am

      Barb, this turned out so cute. I love it on your front door.

      Reply
  39. Linda
    Linda on August 22, 2024 at 12:03 pm

    I love this idea! So cute ♥️

    Reply
  40. Kathryn Prince
    Kathryn Prince on August 22, 2024 at 11:59 am

    So Cute! Love the large size!

    Reply
  41. Amanda Martinez
    Amanda Martinez on August 22, 2024 at 4:20 am

    Adorable. I will watch you on Friday night hangout!

    Reply
    • Pierrette Chayka
      Pierrette Chayka on August 22, 2024 at 12:39 pm

      So cute! Love how easy it is and how adorable it came out! Hope to be there for Friday night hang out.

      Reply
  42. Sandy Hayes
    Sandy Hayes on August 22, 2024 at 2:48 am

    Love the Ghost, so cute

    Reply
  43. Theresa Vieira
    Theresa Vieira on August 22, 2024 at 2:11 am

    This ghost is so cute 🧡👻🧡👍🏻

    Reply
    • Donald Pruitt
      Donald Pruitt on August 22, 2024 at 10:45 am

      Can’t wait to see you make this will have to get the canvas then all set. Watered

      Reply
    • Rose anderson
      Rose anderson on August 23, 2024 at 12:00 am

      It wont let me sprinkle….the ghost is perfect did you put twinkling lites

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    • Beverly Nichols
      Beverly Nichols on August 23, 2024 at 11:49 am

      The ghost is so cute. Can’t wait to Joining you Friday night

      Reply
  44. Dawn VanderWoude
    Dawn VanderWoude on August 22, 2024 at 1:31 am

    I love this. You’re so creative! Can’t wait to make this!

    Reply
  45. Deborah Nussear
    Deborah Nussear on August 22, 2024 at 1:28 am

    He’s a cutie 👻👻

    Reply
  46. Patty Ann Sestito
    Patty Ann Sestito on August 22, 2024 at 1:00 am

    Love this idea. Very cute ghost. 👻. I’m going to try this

    Reply
  47. Cathy Devitt
    Cathy Devitt on August 22, 2024 at 12:40 am

    Very cute

    Reply
  48. Jill
    Jill on August 22, 2024 at 12:34 am

    Love the ghost 👻 can’t wait for Friday Night Hangout!

    Reply
  49. Wende Reed
    Wende Reed on August 22, 2024 at 12:29 am

    Adorable, can’t wait for Friday night

    Reply
    • Bonnie Cline
      Bonnie Cline on August 23, 2024 at 12:17 am

      I would love to make that ghost with you guys tomorrow night. I will have to go and get my supplies. I’m going to have that procedure tomorrow but I will get that done eventually thank you Barb. Love The Shabby Tree.

      Reply
  50. Nancy Kimbrell
    Nancy Kimbrell on August 22, 2024 at 12:26 am

    Love the ghost! Such a cute diy.

    Reply
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