Mum's £2.50 Halloween hack to make impressive last-minute decorations

27 October 2023 , 09:32

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It only costs £2.50 to pull off (stock photo) (Image: Getty Images)

Make sure you have the creepiest Halloween decorations with this helpful, not to mention fiendishly cheap, DIY tip. Celebrating the scariest night of the year doesn’t have to be scarily expensive if you’re prepared to be a little crafty and creative.

TikTok star Shannon Doherty has provided her handy hack for families to add a sprinkling of spookiness to their homes. The price is right for the US content creator as she clocked in with her guide on how to whip up some cost-effective ghosts – for just $3 (£2.50), she says.

All folks need to get the paranormal party started is a white plastic tablecloth, some balloons and black construction paper. Shannon then shared a video, providing a step-to-step guide on getting the most out of your materials.

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“Start with a white plastic tablecloth and cut it in half. Then grab a white balloon and thread a fishline through the tie,” she began. “ Take that fishline and balloon and put it through half the tablecloth. Then take some black construction paper to cut out two eyes and mouth.”

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Standing proudly by her creepy creations, Shannon concluded: “Hang them around your kitchen – look, how spooky, flying ghosts!” Grateful fans set to work with their own efforts and even offered up a couple of tweaks: one suggested using “a foam ball, lasts longer,” while another added: “I put in an LED tea light in the balloon, now they glow!”

Thomas Stichbury