{"id":6487,"date":"2021-10-04T18:57:35","date_gmt":"2021-10-04T18:57:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/?p=6487"},"modified":"2025-04-16T14:41:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T14:41:13","slug":"how-to-turn-tomato-cages-yes-tomato-cages-into-cheap-diy-halloween-ghost-decorations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/2021\/10\/04\/how-to-turn-tomato-cages-yes-tomato-cages-into-cheap-diy-halloween-ghost-decorations\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Turn Tomato Cages (Yes, Tomato Cages!) Into Cheap DIY Halloween Ghost Decorations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>These DIY Halloween ghost decorations are a little bit spooky and a little bit silly!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10645213 skip-lazy lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"light up DIY Halloween ghost decorations for the yard\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ligh-up-porch-ghosts-.jpeg\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\">This year, let&rsquo;s make some spooky DIY <a rel=\"false\">Halloween<\/a> ghosts for decorations!<\/h2>\n<p>If you&rsquo;re looking for a fun, easy, and cheap&nbsp;<a>DIY Halloween decoration idea<\/a> for either inside or outside the home, check out these awesome DIY tomato cage ghosts that light up at night!<\/p>\n<p>It&rsquo;s a brilliant idea to repurpose <a rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">tomato cages<\/a> in an inexpensive way, and if you are a gardener, you probably have everything already at home for this easy <a rel=\"false\">DIY project<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10644593 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"making diy tomato cage ghosts\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/making-diy-tomato-cage-pumpkins-.jpeg\"><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>It takes just three supplies and ten minutes to make tomato cage ghosts and the results are SO CUTE &amp; SPOOKY! I have done this project in the past and the kids always get a kick out of it.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10644596 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"supplies for tomato cage ghosts\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/supplies-for-tomato-cage-ghosts-.jpeg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"knockout default-blue\">\n<blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Tips for making DIY tomato cage Halloween ghost decorations:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li>To make the ghost&rsquo;s eyes, I used a <a rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Sharpie marker<\/a>. If you wanted to reuse the sheets and not make permanent markings, consider pinning on black felt shapes instead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>I have used old bedsheets for this. If you don&rsquo;t have any on hand and want cheap sheets, consider looking at thrift stores, Walmart, Target, Big Lots, or other low-cost retailers for <a rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">inexpensive twin white sheets<\/a>. Consider securing the sheet to the cage in a couple of spots with clothespins if your area is especially windy.<\/li>\n<li>If you don&rsquo;t have any tomato cages, they can easily be found at gardening or home improvement stores. I actually scored some recently for just a few dollars each on clearance at Walmart! I like the idea of using two heights for variation.<\/li>\n<li>You can attach a ghost head to the top like a <a rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">large styrofoam ball<\/a> or volleyball on the 3 points of the tomato cage. I tried it and didn&rsquo;t like how it blocked the light at night. Perhaps a clear ball of some sort would be better?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10644600 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"adding christmas lights to a tomato cage\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/adding-christmas-lights-to-a-tomato-cage-.jpeg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10644602 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"adding face with sharpie to tomato cage ghosts\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/adding-face-with-sharpie-to-tomato-cage-ghosts-.jpeg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10644594 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"tomato cage Halloween ghost decorations using bed sheets\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/tomato-cage-ghosts-using-bed-sheets-.jpeg\"><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"recipe recipe-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"recipe-title\">\n<h2>Tomato Cage Halloween Ghost Decorations<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"button button-transparent print-recipe\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-print\"><\/i>Print<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"padding-top small\">\n<h4 class=\"section-header\">Supplies Needed<\/h4>\n<div class=\"ingredients-list background\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/12116\/456723\/8154?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FGardener-s-Blue-Ribbon-42-in-Heavy-Duty-Black-Tomato-Cage-901594BLK%2F314908338\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttomato cage\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/bycF7\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tset of mini christmas lights in white \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/goto.target.com\/c\/12116\/81938\/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Ftwin-twin-xl-microfiber-sheet-set-white-room-essentials-8482%2F-%2FA-53116498\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tplain white flat sheet \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/bycF0\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tblack permanent marker \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"margin-top margin-bottom\">\n<h4 class=\"section-header\">Directions<\/h4>\n<div class=\"directions background\">\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Place the cage upside down so the largest round wire circle is on the ground. You can leave the wire as is, pull it apart a little, or even go further and create a rounded shape for the edge. <em>I just left mine as is.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Wrap the Christmas lights around the tomato cage and cover it with a white sheet.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Place your ghosts outdoors on the porch or where desired inside and plug them in to illuminate the lights. Enjoy your new Halloween decor!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10645218 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"DIY halloween tomato cage ghosts\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/halloween-tomato-cage-ghosts-.jpeg\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\"><strong>These light-up tomato cage Halloween ghosts look even better in person!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A grouping of them look so festive together, and if you have the supplies this could be a zero-spend DIY Halloween decorations creation! You can of course utilize them inside or outside if you&rsquo;d like &mdash; they&rsquo;re great either way!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10644664 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"woman making tomato cage Halloween ghost decorations\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/woman-making-tomato-cage-ghost-decorations-.jpeg\"><\/p>\n<p>I first did this idea when my kids were younger, and they were super excited about it, and I got tons of compliments from trick-or-treaters on Halloween. I like that it adds a bit more light to the yard while also looking so GOOD!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10665502 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"tomato cage ghosts\" width=\"1024\" height=\"757\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/tomato-cage-ghosts-.jpeg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"knockout outline default-blue\">\n<p class=\"intro lead\">Hip2Save reader Stacy was inspired and made her own! Here are her helpful tips:<\/p>\n<p><em>&ldquo;<span style=\"font-family: sans-serif\">I added a white balloon at the top and used white duct tape I had on hand to cover the prongs and hold it in place. I also found some fun Halloween ribbon at <a rel=\"false\">Dollar Tree<\/a> and decided to give each of my ghosts a bow. <\/span><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif\">After searching high and low for white sheets and couldn&rsquo;t find anything, I ended up using <a rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">white plastic tablecloths from Dollar Tree<\/a> as well. I&rsquo;m using <a rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">LED lights<\/a> so they won&rsquo;t get hot and pop the balloon or melt the plastic tablecloth.&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><em><span style=\"font-family: sans-serif\">Next year, if I do this again I&rsquo;ll maybe try using a clear balloon instead if I can find one so that the whole ghost lights up but I still think this turned out pretty great!&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"intro lead\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/category\/holidays\/halloween\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"false noopener\"><strong>Check out our BEST Halloween deals, discounts, and DIY ideas!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These DIY Halloween ghost decorations are a little bit spooky and a little bit silly! 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