Make This Viral Dollar Tree Ghost Mop DIY in 5 Minutes for Under $5

Looking for an enchanting DIY project? Create your own light-up Dollar Tree Ghost Mops and turn your home into a Halloween haunt in no time. Spooky, simple, and super fun!

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Halloween is a time for creativity, spookiness, and fun, and what better way to embrace the spirit of the season than by crafting your own Halloween decorations? If you’re looking for a budget-friendly, yet utterly charming DIY project, then the Dollar Tree Ghost Mop is the perfect choice.

With just a few affordable supplies from the dollar store and some simple steps, you can create a ghostly decoration that will add a touch of whimsy and eeriness to your Halloween decor – and this ghost lights up!

If you’ve seen the popular paper towel holder ghost, you’re going to love this one because it’s even easier. We’ll guide you through the full tutorial process of making this delightful Dollar Tree Halloween decoration.

Why the Dollar Tree Ghost Mop is a Great Halloween Craft

When it comes to Halloween crafting, the Dollar Tree Ghost Mop stands out for several reasons. First and foremost, it’s incredibly budget-friendly. Halloween decorations can be expensive, but this project utilizes affordable supplies from the Dollar Tree, making it accessible to everyone for around $5 in materials. Plus, you can likely find many of the materials lying around your house, reducing the need for any extra spending.

Secondly, this ghost mop a fantastic DIY craft for both beginners and seasoned crafters. The steps are straightforward, and you don’t need any specialized skills or tools. This project is not only great for adults but can also be a fantastic Halloween crafting activity for kids, with a little supervision. That’s something to celebrate!

The Dollar Tree Ghost Mop is also versatile and allows for endless creative variations. You can make these charming ghostly decorations in various sizes and styles, adding your own unique touch to each one. You can personalize them to match your existing Halloween decor or let your imagination run wild with colors, patterns, and embellishments – we used a witch hat but you could make any kind of costume you’d like, or leave the ghost just as it is.

Now, let’s dive into the step-by-step tutorial to make your very own Dollar Tree Ghost Mop.

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How to Make the Dollar Tree Ghost Mop: Step-by-Step Tutorial

Supplies

Instructions

Step 1: Prep The Ghost Mop Costume

We chose to make a witch ghost mop by adding a simple mini witch hat (found in the Dollar Tree floral section). Grab another costume or make your own mask from felt if you prefer.

To prep the miniature witch hat, I removed the pick and cut a hole in the bottom of the witch hat using scissors. It is made from lightweight material so this step is easy.

Step 2: Cut the Ghost Eyes

Take the felt or faux leather piece and fold it in half. The piece should measure approximately 1.5 inches by 1.5 inches. Use a pencil to draw a half-oval on the material.

Using your scissors, cut an oval shape from the folded faux leather. Trim it as needed to achieve the desired eye size.

If you want the eyes to match exactly, use one eye as a stencil for the other. Personally, I like mismatched eyes because they seem spookier!

TIP: You can also use craft foam, buttons, or foam balls for the ghost eyes.

Step 3: Make the Mop Ghost

Turn the mop head upside down, with the flat bottom facing upwards. This is the side that goes on top of the jar or vase.

If you’re using a different base and concerned it might show through the mop, grab a white or beige creepy cloth from Dollar Tree (or use cheesecloth) to cover the base of your mop ghost.

If you want the ghost to be securely attached, use hot glue to adhere the mop head to the mason jar lid. Then put the lid on the jar.

Step 3b: If you’d like to make your mop ghost light up, glue the tap light on the lid or place the battery operated string of wired fairy lights inside the jar before putting on the lid / mop.

Step 4: Attach the Witch Hat (or other costume)

Time to dress up this ghost! Apply hot glue to the bottom of the hat pick and press it firmly onto the mop head.

If there’s a bow on the hat pick, you can remove it and then hot glue it to the top of the hat, trimming the ends to your liking.

Step 5: Add the Eyes

Lastly, add hot glue to the backside of the faux leather eye pieces and press them firmly onto the front of the mop head.

And there you have it – your Dollar Tree Ghost Mop is ready to haunt your Halloween decor! It’s a simple, yet highly effective project that can be completed in no time.

Make a few to have a ghostly group on your mantel, or create a line of ghost to guide trick or treaters up the walkway to your front door.

Variations for Your Dollar Tree Ghost Mop

One of the most exciting aspects of this Halloween craft is its versatility. Here are some ideas to help you customize your Dollar Tree Ghost Mop:

Add Glitter

To give your ghost mop a touch of sparkle, consider applying glitter to the faux leather eyes or the mop head. A bit of glitter can enhance the eerie charm of your ghostly decoration. Use glitter glue or glitter paint for less mess.

Paint It

Instead of using an all-white mop head, you can experiment with different paint colors to create ghosts with unique personalities. Black or green paint can give your ghost mop a spooky twist, while pastel colors can make it a bit more whimsical. Glow in the dark paint would be extra spooky!

Personalized Details

Get creative with your ghost’s features. You can use small buttons for eyes, colorful ribbons for scarves, or even tiny bows to give your ghosts a distinctive look. Personalizing your ghost mops can make them stand out and add character to your decor. Let each member of the family make one to represent them!

Different Hat Styles

While witch hats work great, you can also try different hat styles like top hats, cowboy hats, or even miniature baseball caps to add a fun twist to your ghost mops.

Size Variations

Experiment with the size of your ghost mops. Create a family of ghost mops in varying sizes to add depth and dimension to your Halloween display.

Common Questions About Dollar Tree Ghost Mop

To provide you with some insight into the most common questions people have about this Dollar Tree Halloween craft, let’s address a few of them:

Can I use a different type of mop head?

You can certainly experiment with different types of mop heads, but the all-white ones from Dollar Tree are a great choice because they resemble traditional ghosts. Other mop heads may work, but the final look might be different.

You can use a non-woven mop head for a different look than the cotton rope mop head. For a larger ghost, try a cheap mop head from Walmart or Target or this inexpensive jumbo mop head from Amazon.

Where can I find the Dollar Tree Witch Hat pick?

Dollar Tree typically carries these witch hat picks in the floral section of the store, especially during the Halloween season. If you can’t find them, consider checking with store associates for assistance. You can also order an entire case online if you’re making a bunch of witch ghost mops!

Can I make these with kids?

Absolutely! This is a kid-friendly craft, but adult supervision is recommended when using hot glue. It’s a fun project for children to unleash their creativity and get into the Halloween spirit.

What other Dollar Tree Halloween decorations should I buy to go with my mop ghost?

Whether you’re decorating a mantel or a party table or your front porch, Dollar Tree has so many great options! Here are our favorite dollar store Halloween decorations:

• Plastic skeletons – grab them in multiple sizes to make this cute craft, or the smallest ones are perfect for hanging in creepy cloth or spiderweb.
• Light-up ghost lamp (and give it some Disney magic)
• Foam pumpkin – these don’t look great on their own, but with some paint, fabric (like creepy cloth) and a new stem, you can create a garden of fun Halloween pumpkins
• Plastic skulls – scatter them around a mantel or refreshment table (or hang some in the spider webs!)
• White candles – why are a bunch of candles on tall candlesticks great for Halloween? I don’t know but I love it. Glue black eyes on to make them into ghost candles.
• Jars – make your own apothecary jars using mason jars or recycled jars. Just glue a bead on top for a handle. Then fill the jars with plastic spiders, creepy plastic eyeballs, spider webs, or whatever else you can find.
• Picture frame – use some black spray paint to create ghostly Halloween frames, then print these free vintage medical images for a perfect Halloween gallery wall (or these vintage Halloween images if you prefer cute to creepy)

Ready for more? See how to use branches, paper, and yarn to make many different spooky and SO EASY Halloween decor ideas.

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Cassity Kmetzsch started Remodelaholic after graduating from Utah State University with a degree in Interior Design. Remodelaholic is the place to share her love for knocking out walls, and building everything back up again to not only add function but beauty to her home. Together with her husband Justin, they have remodeled 6 homes and are working on a seventh. She is a mother of four amazing girls. Making a house a home is her favorite hobby.

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