DIY The Cutest Ghost Canvas Decor With Affordable Dollar Tree Supplies (No Art Skills Needed)

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If you prefer Halloween décor that's more cute than creepy, you'll love this Dollar Store craft. Using simple decoupage techniques — in this case, gluing a decorative paper napkin onto a canvas to create a layered, artistic effect — you can easily DIY the most adorable ghost décor for fall. For this project, you'll paint a ghost on a blank canvas, then decoupage a sweet and colorful printed paper to create a field of flowers as its haunting ground. Decoupaging a paper napkin makes it simple to create an almost hand-painted beautiful composition for your playful ghost — just separate the printed layer of the napkin you select from the plain paper layers below it to glue onto your canvas.

This project can be customized to suit the style of your home. You could even craft a few to make gifts for loved ones this "bootiful" season. If you love Halloween, but you're not particularly drawn to its traditional color scheme, this project is a creepy-cute Halloween décor idea that isn't just black and orange.

You will need an 8-inch by 10-inch Crafters Square Stretched Black Canvas,, a two-piece pack of the Special Moments Display Easel, white and black craft paints, paint brushes, scissors, Mod Podge, and decorative floral napkins. If you prefer a darker twist, swap the florals for spooky Halloween-themed napkins, also available at Dollar Tree.

This craft might be one of the best cheap and easy Halloween decorations you can DIY. First, paint your ghost about three inches from the top of your canvas, extending the shape to roughly two inches above the bottom, centering it on the canvas. You can mix a touch of black paint here and there onto its ghostly form to add depth and dimension. Paint two dark eyes on the spirit. Spread a layer of Mod Podge across the bottom of the canvas, just below and slightly over the lower portion of the ghost.

Separate the top layer of the printed napkin and cut out enough of the design to cover the width of the canvas. Carefully spread the cut-out portion over the Mod Podge, allowing it to overlap the ghost slightly, so the apparition appears to be hovering. Gently press the napkin against the canvas with your fingers, smoothing out any wrinkles. If you'd like, snip off other design elements on the napkin to glue around your ghost. Once the project is complete, place it on the easel for a cheerful seasonal touch.

But you don't have to stop there! You could also add glitter glue for a glowing, shimmering effect. If your ghost is floating out of colorful blooms, pasting a few dried flowers on your wispy friend can make the field it haunts especially lovely. If your apparition is inhabiting a darker setting, add a few 3-D bat, skeleton, or spider stickers to summon your scene to life. This Halloween craft makes it frighteningly easy to conjure up any kind of spirit to haunt your home this holiday.