DIY Macrame Ghost Wall Hanging – Spooky Halloween Decor Made Easy

Every now and then, a craft idea comes along that makes you stop and say, “Now that’s clever!” This DIY macramé ghost wall hanging is exactly that. It takes a timeless craft like macramé and gives it a seasonal twist that feels both fresh and nostalgic.

What I love most about this project is its simplicity. You don’t need to master a dozen knots or spend hours counting stitches—just some cord, a coat hanger or piece of wire, and a little creativity. The lark’s head knots are easy enough for beginners, but the end result looks like something you’d find in a boutique Halloween décor shop.

The design is wonderfully adaptable, too. Want a friendly ghost? Keep the strands long and wispy with big felt eyes. Prefer something spookier? Trim it sharp and give it a dramatic face. The tutorial even suggests brushing out the cords for extra texture or using glow-in-the-dark string for a nighttime surprise—such fun touches!

I also appreciate that this project uses readily available supplies. Most of us have a coat hanger in the closet, some string or rope in the craft bin, and black paper or felt in the junk drawer. It’s the perfect “rainy afternoon” project that turns into a real conversation piece once it’s hanging up.

Displayed over a mantle, on the front door, or even in a window, this ghost has a playful, handmade charm that store-bought décor just can’t match.

Verdict: 5 stars! A quick, affordable, and beginner-friendly Halloween craft that adds big impact to your seasonal decorating.

If you have eight people coming for Christmas lunch and six matching plates, you do not automatically need a new dinner set.

You need two more useful plates and a way to make the table feel connected.

Mismatched crockery can look wonderfully welcoming. It can also bring a little family history to the table, especially when inherited pieces are involved.

The key is repeating a few details around the dishes so the differences look considered.

That is a much cheaper solution than buying tableware you may only use once a year.

Sort your plates before deciding what is missing

Lay out the plates you own and check their condition.

Choose pieces suitable for serving the meal, with comfortable eating space and no damage that makes them unsuitable for use.

Then look for connections:

White and cream backgrounds.
Similar blue patterns.
Floral designs with shared green details.
A mixture of plain and patterned dishes.
Similar shapes or a relaxed vintage feel.

You do not have to use everything. Select the combination that works best.

Make a sample place setting

Put one plate, one napkin, the cutlery and a glass together.

Try a second plate beside it rather than judging each dish separately.

Often, crockery that looks unrelated in the cupboard works surprisingly well once the same napkin treatment is repeated.

Take a quick photograph if you are struggling to decide. The overall balance can be easier to see on a screen.

Repeat the napkin fold

Use the same fold at every seat.

Even slightly different napkins feel more connected when they have a consistent shape and position.

These festive napkin-folding ideas offer inspiration, but a simple rectangle is enough.

If the plates are busy, keep the napkin treatment plain. If the plates are mostly neutral, a ribbon bow can provide the Christmas colour.

Use identical name cards

Cut cards to the same dimensions and write each name in the same style.

You do not need perfect handwriting. Clear names and consistent placement do the work.

Kraft cards are useful with mixed vintage crockery. White cards can work well with colourful dishes.

Position the cards above the plates or in the same place beside each napkin.

Arrange the differences deliberately

If you have two floral plates and four plain ones, distribute the floral plates across the table.

If everyone has a different plate, connect the settings through the napkins and cards instead.

Avoid adding extra layers purely to hide a mismatch. Stacking several plates at every seat takes space and creates more washing.

Use the pieces required for the meal.

Keep the centrepiece simple

Your dishes already provide visual interest, so the centrepiece does not need to compete.

A bowl of ornaments inspired by our Christmas bauble centrepiece can repeat one colour from the crockery.

Alternatively, use a few small greenery jars or a bowl of whole fruit.

Keep the arrangement low and leave room for food.

Make the matching detail yourself

If you enjoy a little Christmas crafting, our napkin-holder ideas include ways to create a repeated finishing touch.

Choose one design that suits your supplies. Plain paper bands are useful when time or materials are limited.

If napkins are genuinely the missing practical piece, compare plain cotton napkins on Amazon. Choose something you can use throughout the year and check washing instructions before buying.

Borrow before replacing

Family or friends may be able to lend plates, glasses or serving dishes.

Photograph borrowed pieces and keep a note of whose they are. Return them promptly and handle special items according to the owner’s advice.

Your Christmas table does not need identical crockery to look lovely.

Repeated details can bring different plates together, and there is something rather satisfying about making a good table from a collection you already own.

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