This hanging paper ghost is a friendly little friend that brings playful Halloween fun straight into your home. Made from light paper, it sways gently with every breeze. Kids love its sweet shape, and it instantly brightens up any room. It makes the perfect indoor wall ornament or seasonal window display.
DIY Paper Hanging Ghost
Creating this Halloween decoration is a joyful experience for crafters of all ages. You start by tracing a simple figure outline on paper, cutting two matching pieces, and glueing them together with a hanging loop tucked safely inside. It is smooth, quick, and full of pleasant creative moments.
Next comes the fun part where you add personality to your creation. Using a dark marker, draw expressive little eyes and a friendly surprise mouth on the front face. Then, carefully cut fine vertical fringe along the bottom edge to give it a lovely flowing texture when it hangs.
You can hang these cute Halloween creations near doorways, sticky windows, or along hallway walls to surprise your family. They make wonderful party decorations or delightful festive gifts for friends. Making several together creates a playful flying family that brings smiles to everyone.
Things That You Need Before Crafting
White or Lilac Craft Paper: 2 sheets of medium-weight paper (A4 or US Letter size).
Craft Glue / Glue Stick: Clear-drying paper adhesive.
White String or Thread: Approx. 8–10 inches for the hanging loop.
Black Marker: Medium-point permanent or alcohol marker for facial features.
Pencil: Standard graphite pencil for drafting the silhouette.
Scissors: Precision paper craft scissors.
Craft Knife & Metal Ruler: A sharp knife and a non-slip ruler for cleanly slicing fringe slits.
Notes
Level: Beginner / Easy.
Assembly Type: Layered paper sandwich construction with hidden string mount.
Special Technique: Precision linear slitting to create a floating 3D fringe effect.
- Finished Size: Approx. 6 inches tall by 4 inches wide (15 cm x 10 cm).
Key Construction Features
Layered Silhouette: Dual-cut ghost body sandwiching the hanging loop for double-sided stability.
Custom Expressions: Hand-drawn bold black eyes and mouth features.
Textured Fringe Hem: Precision-sliced body strands that create movement and soft dimension when suspended.
How To Make
Step 1: Trace and Cut the Base Shapes
Begin by layering two identical sheets of craft paper together. Using a pencil, lightly draw a classic ghost outline complete with curved arms and a rounded top head.
Carefully cut out the shape through both layers using scissors to ensure you have two matching ghost cut-outs.
Step 2: Attach the Hanging Loop and Assemble
Next, prepare the hanging mechanism. Apply a generous dab of craft glue to the upper interior side of one ghost cutout near the crown of the head. Fold a loop of white string and embed the loose ends directly into the glue. Lay the second paper ghost directly on top, aligning the edges, and press down firmly to create a double-sided body with a secure internal hanger.
Step 3: Draw the Spooky Facial Features
Once the glue sets, bring your ghost to life by drawing facial features with a black marker. Add two large oval eyes and a wide, spooky mouth onto the front surface.
Note: If you face any hurdles in creating this project, then you can watch the tutorial here.
Step 4: Slice the Fringe and Add Texture
For the final texture, align a metal ruler along the bottom half of the body and use a craft knife to slice clean, narrow vertical slits running from the bottom hem up to the lower chest line. Gently ruffle and fluff the sliced paper fringe using your fingers to give the ghost a soft, floating rounded appearance as it swings in the air.
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