Five Little Ghosties!

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Do you remember that rhyme?  No, I'm not sharing a rhyme today, but I am sharing five little ghosts. They're easy, inexpensive to make, and can be turned into a cute garland for Halloween.  Have a peek:
Can you guess what I used to make them?  Have a look:
Take a trip to the dollar store and get out your glue gun because it's time to get started.

The first step is removing the mop strands that are held in place by a piece of plastic.
I used my paint can opener, and it popped right open.
Spread a little glue on the plastic golf ball. 
Add your mop strands.
Continue gluing them around the ball.
Start filling in the areas on the sides...
...until the entire ball is covered.
Take a piece of cotton twine and tie it under the ball.
Add two wiggly eyes and tie a ribbon around the neck.  Sorry, I forgot to take a picture of the ribbon, but, I know you can figure it out!
Then hot glue a piece of twine on the back of the head for tying each ghost to the garland.
In order to give this garland a little bit of color, I used some of the orange spider web ribbon in 9" pieces and the purple cut in 7" pieces.  I tied each one in a knot and attached them to each other with thread, then I glued a mini clothespin to the back.
Everything was tied or clipped to a piece of jute and the garland was ready for display!
How's that for an easy Halloween project?

Be sure to stop back next time to see the next project I create with a dollar store mop.


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Comments

  1. Kim October 16, 2021 at 9:57 AM

    Absolutely darling!! I adore these little guys. You are so creative. I'm off to pin this one. Enjoy the weekend!!

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    1. AnnOctober 16, 2021 at 7:26 PM

      Thank you so much, Kim. I appreciate the pin!

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  2. Patti @ Pandoras BoxOctober 16, 2021 at 9:05 PM

    Cute garland !

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    1. AnnOctober 17, 2021 at 7:16 PM

      Thanks, Patti...just a little fun for Halloween!

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  3. Denise/My Home of All SeasonsOctober 17, 2021 at 10:09 AM

    So adorable Ann and what a fun project! Thanks so much for sharing. Pinned!

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  4. Life as a LEO WifeOctober 17, 2021 at 5:13 PM

    These are adorable! Thanks for sharing on Happiness is Homemade at LifeasaLEOWife.com! Traffic Jam Weekend Link Party is still open for sharing, and I'd love to have you come and share there as well!

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  5. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasOctober 18, 2021 at 9:52 AM

    Adorable and a great project too for kids!! Thanks so much for taking the time to drop by!! I appreciate it!!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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  6. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasOctober 20, 2021 at 7:53 AM

    Ann,
    I couldn't see on the post for the party to post a comment so I am doing so here...Thanks for visiting!! And Thanks so much for the feature!! I gave you a Shout Out on Face Book and will do so in my next post too!! Thanks for hosting such a lovely party each week!!! Stay safe, healthy and happy!!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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    1. AnnOctober 20, 2021 at 7:34 PM

      For some reason, the link party code is shutting down commenting again - Ugh!
      I love your powder room, Debbie!

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  7. Marie-Interior FrugalistaOctober 20, 2021 at 11:04 AM

    Super cute halloween garland, Ann!

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  8. Joanne October 24, 2021 at 7:15 PM

    What adorable little ghosties! I love your garland. Pinned.

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    1. AnnOctober 25, 2021 at 8:38 AM

      Thank you so much, Joanne. I appreciate the pin!

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  9. AnonymousOctober 25, 2021 at 3:41 PM

    So cute, Ann!

    Michelle
    https://mybijoulifeonline.com

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  10. Life as a LEO WifeOctober 26, 2021 at 4:56 PM

    Adorable Ann! Thanks for sharing on Traffic Jam Weekend at LifeasaLEOWife.com! I love a good Dollar Tree upcycle!!

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    1. AnnOctober 26, 2021 at 7:13 PM

      Thanks, Niki. Dollar Tree sure gives us lots of possibilities!

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  11. Donna @ Modern on MonticelloOctober 27, 2021 at 12:36 PM

    Very adorable use of a mop head and some golf balls! You always share some great ideas. Thanks for linking up. #HomeMattersParty

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    1. AnnOctober 27, 2021 at 2:58 PM

      Thank you. Donna. I'm trying to see everyday materials in a new light. It's taking some practice, though!

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