Halloween is a time for spooky fun and festive decorations. Follow this easy step-by-step tutorial and learn how to whip up some DIY ghost napkins for Halloween in only five minutes!
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This post was originally published on October 13, 2023. Last updated on October 4, 2024
How to Make Ghost Napkins for Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to add a spooky touch to your boo-tiful Halloween tablescape than with these adorable ghost napkins?
I came across this Halloween craft while perusing Pinterest and immediately knew I had to make some of these napkins to add to my Halloween decor.
This DIY project is easy and perfect for crafters of all skill levels.
Because I already had most of the supplies, the napkins cost me next to nothing to make
Oh, and did I tell you the best part about these DIY Halloween ghost napkins?
No sewing is required!
Table of Contents
- How to Make Ghost Napkins for Halloween
- Tools And Supplies Needed To Make DIY Ghost Napkins
- How to Make Spooky and Festive Halloween Ghost Napkins
- More Halloween Inspiration from Midwest Life and Style
- How to Make Ghost Napkins for Halloween
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Tools And Supplies Needed To Make DIY Ghost Napkins
To create your own ghost napkins, you’ll need the following supplies:
How to Make Spooky and Festive Halloween Ghost Napkins
Step 1: Lay Out the Napkin
Start by laying your napkin flat on a hard surface. If your napkin is wrinkly (like mine was) I might recommend ironing or steaming it first.
Beyond this Halloween DIY, white napkins are versatile and can complement any table setting, no matter the celebration.
However, if you don’t own any, you can easily make your own with one yard of 45″ fabric from the craft store.
(This should be enough fabric to make four dinner-sized napkins.)
Step 2: Position the Foam Ball and Gather the Napkin
Place a 2″ foam ball in the center of the napkin.
This will become the head of your ghost.
Then, gently gather the edges of the napkin around the foam ball, creating a ghost-like shape.
Make sure to leave a bit of excess napkin at the top to resemble a ghost’s flowing “sheet.”
Step 3: Secure With Twine
Once you’re happy with the ghost’s shape, cut a piece of craft twine and tie it securely around the gathered napkin, just below the foam ball.
You can tie the twine in a bow, or leave it loose and flowing like I did.
Step 4: Fluff and Adjust
The last step is to fluff and just your napkin.
The fluffing will help give your ghost napkin a fuller and more ghost-like shape.
When you’re finished fluffing, place your ghost napkin next to a place setting on your table.
Then repeat the process again as many times as needed to create a whole spooky family of ghostly napkins for your dinner party!
And that’s it!
See?
I promised you this is an easy Halloween DIY craft that anyone can do.
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Halloween Ghost Napkins Sources:
More Halloween Inspiration from Midwest Life and Style
How to Make Ghost Napkins for Halloween
Thanks so much for stopping by today!
I hope this post inspires you to have fun and get into the spirit of the spooky season.
Creating ghost napkins for Halloween is a fantastic way to add a playful and festive touch to your holiday table setting.
Your guests will love your ghostly table decor, and you’ll have fun making them.
Wishing you a spooktacular Halloween!
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Adorable Jen!
thank you, Cindy!
I love your Halloween table setting so much! Everything is pretty and a teeny bit spooky, the napkins are awesome 🙂 Tanya
Hi Tanya!
Thank you for stopping by. I had so much fun styling this table. And my girls loved it too! Happy Halloween!
Love the ghost napkins! Could you please explain the book pages? Is the bird a stamp? Thanks for this clever idea!
Hi Lou, Ann!
I’m so glad you like the napkins. I thought they added a fun and festive touch to my Halloween table. And they are SO simple to make! For the book pages, I created a design using software called Canva. Then I printed the design out on some old book pages. I need to make this a printable graphic to share, but until I can that done, you can read more about the book page place cards and the rest of my Halloween table here: https://www.midwestlifeandstyle.com/7-simple-tips-for-styling-a-boo-tiful-halloween-tablescape/
I’ve never decorated for Halloween but your table makes me want to try it. Everything looks so fun yet spooky. Thank you for sharing it with us on Farmhouse Friday 322. I’m featuring it tomorrow! pinned
Thank you, Cindy. I don’t usually go all out for Halloween, but I had so much fun styling this table this year. I’m going to have to bust out the spooky decor again next year!
Love your table and these ghost napkins are the cutest idea! I’ll be sharing this post in my weekly Seasonal Sentiments newsletter on Saturday! Hope you and your family are enjoying Fall!
Thank you so much for sharing, Donna. I appreciate it! I hope you are enjoying the fall as well.
These are so adorable Jen! Such a clever idea.
Thank you, Wendy. They wereso easy and so fun to make!
What fun! Such a cute idea.
Thank you, Renae! I love how festive the look as part of a Halloween table. So fun!
Such a fun and super cute project, Jen!! Love how they turned out and how EASY!!
Thank you, Rachel. I’m all about easy DIY’s and these ghost napkins couldn’t be more simple to whip up.
Man these are beyond fun!!! So easy too. Love!
Yes! You know I love quick and easy. These ghost napkings totally fit the bill!
Oh my gosh Jen these are so cute!!! Pinned!
Awe….I’m so glad you think so. They are so fun and EASY to do!