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DIY Halloween  Ghost Leaf Garland

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WHAT YOU NEED:

Black marker Real leaves White paint Twine Small hole punch

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Find Fallen Leaves: You can use any leaves from your own yard, or you can go on a hunt for the perfect ghost shape. We like to find maple and birch leaves for out ghost leaf craft.

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Paint the Leaves: Once the leaves are ready, paint the front and the back on the leaves with white acrylic paint. Let the first coat dry, then add another coat. Flip the leaves over and repeat on the other side.

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Add Ghost Faces: There are so many creative ideas to add ghost faces to your little leaves. It all depends on what you want your ghost faces to look like! Use a black permanent marker to draw on the eyes and the mouth of the ghost face.

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String The Ghost Leaves: Once the leaf ghosts are dry, punch a hole on the top of the ghost. Do this will all of your ghosts, be sure to keep the hole punch at the top of the leaf. . String some twine through all of the holes to create your spooky garland!

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Hang Garland: Hang from your fireplace mantle, doorway, or anywhere you want to celebrate Halloween! Enjoy!

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