Felt ghosts are one of those Halloween crafts that feel nostalgic, cozy, and endlessly charming. Whether you hang them from a doorway, tuck them into a mantel display, or scatter them along a tabletop, a few handmade felt ghosts instantly make a space feel festive without veering into anything too spooky.
The beauty of felt as a material is that it’s forgiving, affordable, and beginner-friendly. You don’t need a sewing machine to make most of these projects, and even small mistakes tend to look like part of the ghost’s charm. Felt also holds its shape well, which makes it ideal for creating dimensional decor that lasts year after year.
This roundup pulls together ten creative DIY felt ghost ideas for Halloween decor that range from quick five-minute makes to slightly more involved projects for a quiet fall afternoon. Each one offers room to customize colors, sizes, and expressions, so your haunted house can look however you want it to — sweet, silly, spooky, or somewhere in between.
Felt ghost crafts are also wonderful for using up scrap fabric. If you’ve got leftover felt sheets from previous projects, a pair of scissors, some glue, and a little imagination are usually all you need. Let’s get into the ideas.
These DIY felt ghost ideas for Halloween decor cover a wide range of styles, from rustic farmhouse to whimsical kid-friendly designs. Most use basic supplies like felt sheets, scissors, glue, stuffing, and embroidery floss, though a few branch out with wreaths, garlands, and tree ornaments. Whether you prefer classic white spirits or a whole pastel ghost family, you’ll find something here to spark your next Halloween craft session.
1. Classic Plush Standing Felt Ghost
The classic standing felt ghost is the project most people picture when they think of Halloween felt crafts. Soft, round, and just a little bit chubby, these little spirits look like they’re floating on a mantle or peeking out from a bookshelf.
To make one, cut two identical ghost shapes from white felt — a rounded top that flows into a wavy bottom edge. Sew or glue the edges together, leaving a small opening at the bottom. Lightly stuff with polyester fiberfill, then close the opening. Stitch two small black eyes using embroidery floss or felt circles, and add a tiny curved mouth if you want a friendly expression.
This project takes about 20 to 30 minutes per ghost and works wonderfully for batch crafting. Make a whole family in different sizes for a layered display. If you want a slightly different look, try using off-white or cream felt for a vintage feel, or add a small stitched heart on the front for a cuter version.
Display them in groups of three or five along a mantel, place one on each stair step, or cluster them inside a glass cloche for a more dramatic vignette. They’re also lovely as handmade gifts for friends who love Halloween.