Grubby Clothespin Ghosts
Create adorable and spooky Grubby Clothespin Ghosts, perfect for Halloween decorations. This easy and fun craft requires minimal materials and is great for all ages.
Ingredients
Craft Supplies
- 6 pieces clothespins (wooden) Wooden clothespins work best.
- 1 bottle white paint Any kind of white acrylic paint is suitable.
- 1 marker black marker or paint For creating ghost faces.
- 1 roll twine or ribbon For hanging the ghosts.
- 1 device hot glue gun and glue sticks Needed to secure twine or ribbon.
- optional coffee grounds Used for the optional grubby effect.
- optional cinnamon Used for the optional grubby effect.
Instructions
Preparation
- Lay down newspapers or a plastic sheet to catch any paint spills.
- Gather all materials within reach for convenience.
Painting
- Use white paint to coat each clothespin.
- Allow the paint to completely dry, creating a blank canvas.
Creating Ghost Faces
- Once dry, draw or paint spooky faces on the front of the clothespins using a black marker or paint.
- Get creative with expressions—mix up friendly and spooky!
Adding Grubby Effect
- To give your ghosts a vintage look, mix a little water with coffee grounds or sprinkle cinnamon over the paint while it’s still wet.
- Dust off excess to achieve a ‘grubby’ appearance.
Hanging
- Cut a desired length of twine or ribbon.
- Secure it to the top of the clothespin using hot glue to allow for hanging.
Display
- Find a festive spot to hang your ghostly creations, such as doorways, windows, or on an autumn wreath.
Notes
Consider adding accessories like small fabric scraps or ribbons as scarves. You can use different sizes of clothespins for a unique ghost family. Create a ghostly garland by stringing several ghosts together.