Transform Ordinary, Inexpensive Pavers Into The Cutest Ghost Decor With A Fun DIY

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Decorating for Halloween is extra fun when you've made the decor yourself. If the materials are cheap and the process is ultra-easy, even better! Glance at scalloped edging paver stones and take in their series of curves along the top edge: Topped with white paint and dotted with two black eyes and you have a mini army of ghosts to terrify all who look upon them. Ok, they're too cute to terrify, but this adorable ghost decor for fall does spark a few other clever holiday uses for these versatile pieces.

Pick up one or more of these offbeat "canvases" from your local hardware or big box store, and grab some paint that's appropriate for the job. They tend to come in 3-curve and 4-curve varieties and ring up under $2.50 a piece. While you're picking up a paver, why not grab another one and pair your ghosties with a row of tombstones, jack o' lanterns, or other iconic frights?

Lastly, could there be any better excuse to purchase glow-in-the-dark paint than making haunted pavers? Order up a tube of highly-rated white or clear paint like Artecho Glow In The Dark Neon Neutral Paint that shows off a glossy finish along with an eerie luminescence once night falls. If you prefer glitter over glow, finish off the look with a sparkling and glossy Mod Podge Mega Glitter in silver, gold, or hauntingly lovely holographic. Making and enjoying this cheap and easy Halloween decoration might be the highlight of the season.

For this budget-friendly Halloween craft, the right paints and coatings will be your biggest investment, but a reliable and stunning finish will be well worth the cost. Krylon COLORmaxx Spray Paint and Primer in white or another color is a top choice for reliable coverage, and it's also appropriate for outdoor use. A single coat may leave you with a speckled finish, showing a bit of the brick texture through the thin layer of paint. For a more solid, bright color, you may need to hit it with several coats, since the brick material is porous. Once the coats of paint have dried, dot on some facial features with black acrylic paint. Classic ovoid eyes and mouth are a must, but with three or four ghosts to adorn, why not throw in a smiling one or another with angry eyes and a grimacing mouth? 

If you're adding other members to your painted Halloween pantheon, use up a bit more white paint for mummies or vampire faces. Purple and orange complement each other in a fun way, so consider painting up violet Frankenstein monster faces along with leering jack o' lanterns.

Give the painted features a chance to dry before following up with a few layers of glow-in-the-dark clear paint or Mod Podge. Both options will likely require more than one layer for the best effect. If you've gone the glowing route, place your ghastly crew in a spot that will get ample light to give them the optimum shine once the light falls dim.