The white body of the ghost contrasts sharply with the black felt accessories, making it a charming addition to a Halloween tiered tray display.
Step-by-Step DIY Guide
- Paint Bottle White: Paint a clear pill bottle solid white or wrap in white masking tape.
- Craft Witch Hat: Roll a small piece of black felt into a cone and glue it onto a small circular felt brim.
- Dress Ghost: Glue the mini witch hat onto the bottle cap and attach a black ribbon cape around the neck.
- Draw Face & Light: Draw a friendly ghost face and insert a bright LED light inside.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using Real Open Flames: Never place real candles, matches, or tea lights inside plastic pill bottles. Heat can melt the plastic and emit toxic fumes. Always use battery-operated LEDs.
- Completely Blocking the Light Source: Applying thick layers of opaque paint or heavy cardstock prevents internal light from shining through. Always use translucent materials (vellum, tissue, gauze, thin acrylics).
- Glueless Caps Trapping Battery Switches: If you glue caps permanently shut, you won’t be able to turn the internal LED light on and off or replace batteries. Keep caps removable or drill switch access holes.
Craft Supply Checklist
- Empty Pill Bottles: Cleaned, label-free amber and clear plastic medicine bottles (various dram sizes).
- Lighting: Battery-operated LED tea lights, micro fairy light strings, or LED puck lights.
- Wrappings & Coatings: White tissue paper, sterile gauze, Mod Podge, white acrylic paint, or white latex balloons.
- Eyes & Accents: Black permanent markers, black felt, googly eyes, and glow-in-the-dark paint.