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.

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 it 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).

NOTE:

Visit the Mia Bella Passions blog to find out more about the history of Ghosts in Halloween decor.