Use Dish Soap To Transform Glue Into The Cutest Ghost Window Clings For Fall

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What's your favorite way to celebrate fall? Whether you're counting down the days until Halloween (and already have your costume picked out), drinking pumpkin spice lattes daily, or just waiting for the leaves to turn that beautiful orange color, it's surely a season to celebrate. Not to mention, fall offers a little relief from the daunting summer heat before winter hits. But one of our favorite things to do in the fall is decorate! There's nothing quite like cheap and easy Halloween decorations you can DIY, and these ghost window clings for fall using dish soap and glue are no exception.

This DIY project isn't intimidating at all. All you'll need is some dish soap, liquid glue (like this Elmer's Liquid School Glue), a plastic bag, and a printout of a ghost. You'll also need a paintbrush, a black permanent marker, some glitter, and googly eyes to decorate. For example, this DECORA Black Googly Eyes Set comes with a few different sizes and self-adhesive backings. Dish soap and glue are two simple items already in your home that make great Halloween decor, so this is an affordable and fun DIY to get into the fall spirit. Decorating for the season doesn't have to be expensive, and DIY projects are a great way to spend time with family and friends.

To get started, place the printout of your ghost inside the plastic bag. A plastic sheet cover also works. Then, you'll need to make the paste. Mix 3 tablespoons of glue with a few drops of dish soap. Use the paintbrush to spread the paste onto the plastic, using your printout as a guideline to create the shape of the ghost. Sprinkle chunky or fine glitter (or both) on your ghosts, and then stick on your googly eyes. Leave them to dry overnight, and then use a black marker to color in the mouth. Finally, peel and stick them to your windows.

The world really is your oyster with this DIY. Want to make different colored ghosts? Add a few drops of food coloring to your paste mixture. Instead of ghosts, you could make pumpkins, witch hats, or even letters. Simply print out different images to use for your project. You can also scale this differently: Instead of a few small ghosts, use a gallon Ziploc and extra paste to make one large one. Have a contest to see who can create the craziest Halloween monster using different colors and designs. These ghost clings can make your home a little more fall-themed without breaking your budget. It may be spooky season, but this project is anything but scary. And when Halloween is over, change up the shape to make DIY window clings that are the perfect decor for any season.