Halloween is one of my favorite events to DIY for. I already have a huge stash of handmade decorations and my mantle is packed. But I couldn’t resist making a little ghost garland inspired by those colorful Pacman ghosts. It’s easy and fun and I highly recommend that you make one for your home too. Here’s how!
DIY Pacman Ghost Garland – what you need:
- felt in various colors (red, pink, light blue, orange, white, and darker blue)
- scissors
- hot glue
- black embroidery thread
- embroidery needle
- small white pom poms or pieces of felt
Step 1: Cut out the ghosts
First, you’ll need to start with basic pixelated ghost shapes – cut them out of your red, pink, light blue, and orange(ish) felt. I cut out two of each color, but the length of the garland is up to you! Use the photos above (or any photo of pacman ghosts) as a guide.
Step 2: Add the eyes
Then you’ll need to add eyes cut out of your white and darker blue felt. Use hot glue to attach the white pieces to each ghost shape. Then add the little blue rectangles over the top of the white felt.
Step 3: String it all together
When all of your ghosts are put together, use your embroidery thread and needle to string them together. Add little white pom poms or pieces of white felt to the thread in between each ghost. That sort of gives it the look of a real pacman game, I think.
Step 4: Display it!
When it’s all strung together, just tie or otherwise secure each end of the garland to your mantle, shelf or other place in your home. Then enjoy it for the rest of the Halloween season (or all year long, if you prefer – no judgement here!)
