Mom to Mom – Ghost Throw Pillows

Today on Mom to Mom, we are creating cute little DIY ghost throw pillows!

You know how you go to the stores and you always see those cute little Halloween pillows? They can be a tad expensive. Well, this is fairly inexpensive, and you did it yourself! And the best part: there’s no sewing involved!

What you’re going to need is some black felt paper or adhesive paper, some twine, plain pillowcases you can get from any craft store or Amazon, a hole punch, and fabric glue.

Let’s get started on how I make these pillows! First, I take the twine, and there’s several ways you can do this! You can pull a lot of string off and then cut it into little pieces to try to form them into a ghost, or you can wrap the twine around your finger several times and then cut along the way. I’ve found that six strings is the perfect amount to create your ghost.

Next, you’re going to line the strings on your pillow wherever you want them and however many ghosts you want. Keep wrapping the twine around each other, forming a U shape until you have enough to where it forms a ghost. Then you’re going to take the fabric glue and glue the ghosts to the pillowcase. That’s when you take your felt paper and you use your whole punch to create the eyes.

Let the ghosts dry a little bit, and then you have the cutest little throw pillow for your couch!

Now, I’m sure you’re asking, does this hold up with dogs? I’m not necessarily sure. I don’t let my dogs jump on the couch, but if you do let your dogs, maybe just be a little careful around them so it doesn’t fall apart. But otherwise, it’s a cute, fun little activity for you and your whole family!

Hopefully you enjoy this. I added the word “boo” to the center of my pillowcase just to add a little extra creativity to it, so you play with it however you like!

If you have any wonderful ideas, please share it with us and we’ll see you on the next Mom to Mom!

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• Mandy Williamson