Discover 19 delightfully eerie ghost painting ideas that are perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit!
From whimsical to spooky, these ghostly creations combine an awesome mix of local thrift store art pieces, digital art, and engaging craft painting projects for kids.

Whether you’re looking for a spooky DIY decor project for your home or a simple painting activity to enjoy with your family, there’s something here for everyone!
Why Thrifted Ghost Paintings?
Thrift store ghost painting projects are all the rage because they blend the charm of upcycling with the thrill of Halloween.
Not only are they budget-friendly, but they also offer a fantastic opportunity for families to bond over art.
Plus, they’re a great way to give new life to old paintings, turning them into unique seasonal decorations!
19 Hauntingly Fun Ghost Painting Ideas for All Ages
Thrifted Ghost Art
Dans le Lakehouse details a creative DIY project inspired by the thrifted ghost painting latest trend, where thrift store paintings are transformed into Halloween decor by painting ghostly figures.
Squeegee Ghost Painting Art
Learn how to make an easy ghost painting this spooky season using the squeegee art method. This is a fun activity for kids and adults alike, with endless possibilities to add extra details.
Watercolor Ghost Art
This ghost painting idea is a great choice for beginners looking to explore their watercolor painting. With its simple shapes and soft colors, it allows beginners to practice blending techniques while creating a whimsical and fun Halloween art.
Ghost Emoji Painted Rocks
Gather your acrylic paints and paint pens to craft adorable ghost emoji-painted rocks. Perfect Halloween activity for kids!
Thumbprint Ghost Pumpkin DIY
Get ready to spook up your Halloween decor with this adorable Fingerprint Ghost Pumpkin DIY! Simply use white acrylic paint for those cute thumbprint ghosts, and finish off with a black Sharpie to add their friendly faces. Whether you choose a real or faux pumpkin, this project is a fantastic way to bring a touch of homemade charm to your fall decor.
Ghost Blow Art for Kids
Try this Ghost Blow Straw Craft, perfect for a spooky fun Halloween activity! Kids will love using straws to blow white paint into ghostly shapes on black paper. Add googly eyes and use a black marker for those spooky faces.
Puffy Paint Ghost Craft
Get ready for some ghostly fun with this Puffy Paint Ghost Craft! These cute ghosts are perfect for kids to explore their creativity using homemade puffy paint made from shaving cream and school glue. Let them add a touch of magic with glitter and black cardstock for those extra spooky features!
Painted Ghosts on Printable Art
Here's a twist on the thrifted ghost art trend. Transform a free printable art into spooky decor adorned with ghost and pumpkins. Using mod podge, craft paints, and detail brushes, you can easily bring this viral idea to life.
Leaf Printed Ghosts
Kids will love the adventure of finding the perfect leaves and transforming them with white paint into spooky little ghosts. Add some personality with a black Sharpie for their faces, and let your artwork pop by using colored paper backgrounds!
Ghost Mason Jar DIY
Add a touch of adorable spookiness to your Halloween with this Mason Jar Ghost craft! Perfect for those who love cute over creepy, this craft uses white and black paint, plus a chic black and white grosgrain ribbon to create a ghostly charm.
Easy Ghost Painted Rock
Here's one of our favorite ghost painting ideas! Perfect for all ages, these simple and fun designs feature ghoulish ghosts, midnight jack o’ lanterns, creepy spiders, flying witches, and sweet candy corns.
Ghost Door Mat DIY
Spruce up your doorstep this Halloween with a fun and budget-friendly DIY Halloween Door Mat! This simple project lets you customize a coir doormat with ghostly charm using a stencil, acrylic craft paint, and a protective matte spray sealer.
Digital Art with Ghosts
Here’s a simple way to infuse some spooky flair into your Halloween décor. Design your own Halloween artwork using free landscape art in Canva, add some ghost clipart, then print and frame your creation!
Easy Digital Art with Ghosts
Here’s a simple way to infuse some spooky flair into your Halloween décor. Design your own Halloween artwork using free landscape art in Canva, add some ghost clipart, then print and frame your creation!
Easy Ghost Painting Craft for Kids
Here's an easy step-by-step instructions for kids wanting to create ghostly art. This Halloween-themed art project guides you through creating a cute ghost against a stunning twilight backdrop using acrylic paints.
Painted Ghost Portrait Craft
Turn everyday cardboard into a spooky masterpiece with this Cardboard Ghost Family Portraits project! Kids can personalize their specters with creative expressions and accessories, crafting a story for each one.
Ghost Painted Leaves
Painting leaves with ghostly faces is a great way to bring some Halloween magic into your home. Simply gather leaves, white paint, and black sharpies for this fun and simple diy ghost crafts.
Sponge Stamp Ghost Craft
Need a quick and spooky Halloween craft? Try the Sponge Stamp Ghost Craft! Perfect for all ages, this craft is simple, fast, and loads of fun. All you need is a dish sponge, black cardstock, white acrylic paint, and a black paint pen to create charming ghostly figures.
Wooden Ghosts DIY
Here's one of our favorite diy ghost painting ideas for Halloween home decor. Take scrap pieces of larger wood chips and add a splash of white paint and a few charming faces for some spooky Halloween decorations.
DIY Ghost Textured Art
Lastly, here’s another fun diy project that's trending right now: textured art. For a Halloween twist, try creating a beginner-friendly DIY project using spackle putty to make ghostly textures, and enhance it with a playful splash of pastel colors!
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More Fun Halloween Crafts
But wait, there’s more! If you’re still feeling inspired after trying out these ghost painting ideas, here are some additional Halloween DIY projects that you can explore:
- 30+ Pumpkin Crafts for Kids
- 53 Wickedly Good & Spooky Adult Crafts for Halloween
- 19 Glorious Hocus Pocus Crafts
- 50+ of the Best Halloween Rocks on Instagram
- 31 Days of Halloween Painted Rock Ideas
There you have it—a fun collection of ghostly crafts and activities for this Halloween season!
Whether you’re looking for a haunted masterpiece or something to add some spookiness to your home decor, these amazing diy projects are sure to inspire.
Happy haunting!
