Quick and Easy T-Shirt Ghosts
A few weeks ago when Beth and I were traveling through six states and shopping antique stores, I found this little pair of PINK rubber boots and had to have them. Little did I know then how adorable they would be in a Halloween decorating project for Quick and Easy T-Shirt Ghosts! I make a lot of things and usually love what I create but this project is one of my all time favorites. It is just so dang adorable. The Poly-Fil is the perfect way to turn t-shirts into ghosts and I am going to show you a couple different ways!
Fairfield World on FOX News Denver
It was a blast to share this project and a few others using Fairfield World products on Fox News Denver.
You can check out the segment and be inspired to make lots of fun Halloween crafts.
Watch the segment and let me know what you are most excited to make in the comments. Lots of these are great to do with kids.
How to make Quick and Easy T-Shirt Ghosts with Boots
Materials Needed for Boot Ghosts
- Pair of Boots
- Foam
- Wooden Skewers or Dowel Rods
- Poly-Fil from Fairfield World
- T-Shirt
- Rubber Band
- Scissors
- Black Fabric for Eyes
- Fabri-Fuse Glue from E6000
Directions to Make Boot Ghosts
Start by putting foam into the boots and then inserting the skewers to the foam.
Next, add a poof of Poly-Fil onto the skewers. If you want it to be contained, simply put it in a plastic bag first then stick it on the skewers. This would be a good idea if you are going to put your ghost outdoors.
To make the ghost, rubber band the bottom of a white t-shirt together then flip it inside out. Cut the bottom off of the t-shirt. For larger ghosts, use larger sized t-shirts.
Add fabric eyes with Fabri-Fuse glue.
OUTDOOR TIP – If your boot ghosts are going to be outdoors on a porch, add rocks in the bottom to weight them down for winds and bad weather.
How To Involve Kids in DIY Projects
Do It Yourself projects are a great way to get the kids involved in making decorations. This gives them the opportunity to participate in what their environment looks and feels like – whether at home, school or camp. When kids have been included in the ideas and the creating, they have a sense of inclusion and importance, It is a way to have them learn that their vote counts.
If you are not aligned with your kid’s ideas for decorations because it’s not your look or style, don’t dismiss them. A good way to empower them to continue to express themselves is to allow them to have a large say in how they decorate their own space (bedroom or homework station). If you want to raise your kids to successfully be able to have a style of their own, it starts by giving them a say when they are little.
Another Fun Halloween Poly-Fil Project for Kids for Halloween
This pillow is a lot of fun! You can get all of the directions to make it here on the blog.
Yay For Kids and Halloween and Decoration and All the Things!
Laura
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