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Friendly Neighborhood Ghost
Designed By: Kathleen George

Typical Project Completion Time: 2-4 hours
(does not include drying time)

MATERIALS NEEDED:
STYROFOAM* Brand Products:
1 Cone, 12"
1 Ball, 3"

Other Materials:
Melon baller or sharp spoon
1- 1/4" Wooden dowel, 10" long
1- 2/3 yd. of white cotton fabric
Utility knife
Sandpaper
Black felt, scrap
Blush
12" ribbon (optional)
Thick, white craft glue
Friendly Neighborhood Ghost

Download pattern (8K pdf)

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INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Using melon baller or sharp spoon, hollow out 1" hole in foam ball. Twist ball onto top of cone until it fits snugly. Glue in place.
2. Cut dowel into two 5" lengths for arms. Whittle one end of each dowel to a point that can be pushed into cone; sand other end to a smooth point.
3. Following pattern, cut ghost body and arms from white fabric. Sew the body section together using 1/4" seam; trim seam and turn right side out. With seam in back, slip over top of cone and ball, pulling fabric down until it fits snugly over the ball. Fold 1/2" of fabric onto bottom of cone and pin or glue in place; trim excess fabric. Fabric should fit loosely on the cone.
4. Snip a tiny hole in fabric on each side of cone right under the ball head; this is where the dowel arms will be inserted. Push pointed end of dowels through holes and insert 3/4" into cone.
5. Run a thin line of glue along arms; drape the sleeves over the arms. Lightly glue the front and back together at the bottom of the sleeves; it's a little spookier if the front and back are not glued together tightly.
6. Cut mouth and eyes from felt, glue to face. Lightly blush cheeks.
7. Tie ribbon in bow and glue to neck (optional).
Form No. 179-01161

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