DIY Mickey Mouse Ghost Luminary [Dollar Tree]
This DIY Mickey Mouse Ghost is a fantastic Dollar Tree Halloween craft that allows you to infuse the magic of Disney into your spooky season decor. With its budget-friendly supplies, creative potential, and the flexibility to customize it according to your theme, this craft is sure to delight both Disney enthusiasts and Halloween aficionados. So, gather your supplies, follow our step-by-step tutorial, and create a Halloween masterpiece that combines the charm of Mickey Mouse with the haunting allure of the season. Happy crafting! 🎃👻✨
Ingredients
- Dollar Tree ghost lamp luminary
- Glitter White, black, and your color choice - I used orange and purple
- Black Paint
- Mod Podge
- Black Paint Pen
- Two 2-inch Styrofoam Balls
- Hot Glue Gun
- Paint Brush
Instructions
- Begin by carving off a quarter inch from both Styrofoam balls. This will create a flat surface to attach the balls to the ghost's head.
- Paint the Styrofoam balls with black paint and allow ample time for them to dry. Apply several coats of black paint to the Styrofoam balls to ensure the creases are well-covered.
- Use the black paint pen to fill in the inside of the mouth and eyes. Once again, let it dry completely.
- Now, it's time to add some shimmer. Paint the top of the ghost with Mod Podge. However, refrain from painting the bottom inch of the ghost for now.
- Sprinkle white glitter generously on the ghost's top.
- Proceed to paint the bottom inch of the ghost with Mod Podge and sprinkle black glitter over it.
- For an extra pop of color, add some orange or purple glitter to the mix.
- For added Disney magic, use the same process to apply black glitter to the painted foam balls.
- Finally, use your trusty hot glue gun to attach the dried Styrofoam balls to the ghost, forming Mickey's iconic ears.
Notes
This cute Mickey ghost luminary is SO easy because we are just adding Mickey ears and a bit of glam to a premade ghost lamp. If you can't find one at your local Dollar Tree, here are some other good options we found: Walmart | Amazon | World Market | Michaels -- and wouldn't these hanging luminary globes be so cute with Mickey ears!
Tips:
Be prepared for a little mess; it's all part of the fun. Cover your workspace with newspapers for easy cleanup.
Variations for the Craft
Glow-in-the-Dark Mickey Ghost: Instead of using colored glitter, you can opt for glow-in-the-dark glitter to make your Mickey Mouse Ghost truly come to life at night with an ethereal glow.
Mini Mickey Mouse Ghosts: Scale down the size and make several smaller Mickey Ghosts to create a spooky Mickey Mouse army to decorate your Halloween party.
Custom Colors: Don't limit yourself to just white, black, and one additional color. Get creative with your glitter choices and create Mickey Ghosts in a variety of colors that match your Halloween decor.