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DIY Leaf Ghost Garland

This boo-tiful and easy DIY ghost garland is perfect for adding a spooktacular touch to your Halloween party decorations.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 1 ghost garland
Author: Stephy
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Cricut machine
  • scissors optional
  • weeding tools

Ingredients

  • black and white baker's twine
  • hole punch
  • black vinyl
  • white fall leaf cut-outs or templates See notes for more further details
  • white cardstock or paper (optional)
  • SVG files ghost face and fall leaf

Instructions

Using Cricut Design Space

  • Open Cricut Design Space
  • Click the "New Project" button at the top right.
  • Click the "Upload" button on the bottom of the toolbar on the left side of the screen.
  • Press the "Upload" button again and then the "Browse" button.
  • Locate your ghost.svg file and click "Open" and "Upload."
  • Your file will be under recent uploads. Click it and then "Add to Canvas."
  • Resize it to fit the size of your maple leaf. My ghost face was 1.5"x1.5."
  • Click "Attach" to keep the design together.
  • Select your ghost face and copy and paste how many you plan on making, depending on the length of your garland.
  • Click "Make it."
  • Add an appropriate amount of black vinyl to your mat.
  • Set the material type to Premium Vinyl.
  • Feed it into your machine by pressing the load button on your machine.
  • Press the go button on your machine to begin cutting your design.

Assembling and Hanging the Ghost Garland

  • Use a weeding tool to remove the ghost faces from the vinyl.
  • Add them to the top center of each maple leaf to make the ghost head.
  • Punch holes on either side of the ghost.
  • Weave the string or twine through the punched holes.
  • Determine the desired spacing between each ghost and modify as needed.
  • Cut off any extra string or twine.
  • Pick a spot for the garland, such as over a doorframe, along a mantel, or against a wall.
  • Securely hang the garland using hooks, tape, or push pins.

Notes

There are several different ways you can make the fall leaf templates.
  • Purchase pre-made leaf cut-outs from craft stores, like the white ones I got from Hobby Lobby for $1.50 for 24 pieces.
    • Here are the ones I used  - I just used the backs of these orange ones.
  • Make fall leaves using your Cricut machine and white cardstock; Here's a link to the fall leaf svg.
    • If you want to use your Cricut machine to cut out maple leaf templates on cardstock or white paper, follow the above tutorial to make the leaves. The only difference will be choosing a different material type.
  • Get a pack of fake maple leaves from the dollar store and paint them white.
  • Preserve real fall leaves and dip them in white paint.
  • Download, print, and cut out maple leaf templates by hand; here's a link to one I've designed for you.