DIY Dollar Tree Halloween decorations

Turn string lights into ghosts with cheesecloth and ping-pong balls.

Drill or nail a hole in the ping-pong balls large enough to fit around the bulbs on string lights. Insert toothpicks into each ping-pong-ball hole, and use masking tape to secure the toothpicks.

Use a Sharpie to draw ghost faces on the balls.

Cover a box with wax paper, and stick each toothpick/ping-pong ball through so the balls are standing (make sure to leave about 2 inches between balls).

Create a solution of 2 parts Mod Podge and 1 part water. Soak 5×5-inch cheesecloth squares in the solution before draping over each ping-pong ball. Make sure to wring each cloth well before placing over the balls.

Take balled-up pieces of wax paper, and stick them under the cheesecloth to give your ghosts some shape.

When dry (about 24 hours), insert the lights into the balls, and you’re done!

These are some pretty time-consuming DIY Halloween decorations, but we think they’re worth it.