Ghost Lollipops DIY w. Free Printable Halloween Tags

Ghost lollipops are an oldie but goodie; they make great Halloween giveaway treats to classmates and friends or Halloween party favors. These DIY lollipop ghosts also make an easy Halloween craft to do with the kids. 

The tags also make them great giveaways for a Halloween party or business clients. I’m sure realtors’ clients would love receiving ghost lollipops as Halloween candy. 

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The premise is simple. Just get lollipops, a box of tissues, some pretty baker’s twine or string, a permanent marker, and FREE printable Halloween tags. You’ll find the link for the tags at the bottom of this post.

By adding these super cute and clever tags, you are taking these ghost suckers to the next level (or the next dimension…oooohhh…spooky!).

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How to make mini ghost lollipops

First, download and print the ghost lollipops free printable Halloween tags. (Link at the bottom of post)

Then, take a tissue and cut it in 4. You’ll want to use one full tissue and one 1/4 tissue in the middle to hide the color of the lollipop. You could use 2 tissues but I found it too bulky.

Wrap your lollipop and tie a string (or a piece of ribbon). If you are having trouble getting the tissue to lay the way you want it, use a small rubber band before tying the string.

This is when I like to string my tag so it stays on. Cut out the tags and punch a hole at the top. String the tag and finish the bow.

Time to draw on the ghost’s face. Add the ghost’s eyes and mouth with a permanent marker. Of course, if you’re an artist feel free to add more facial features! Be sure not to touch the tip of the marker to the tissue for too long. Otherwise, the tissue will absorb too much ink and tear. 

There are a few ways you could customize these spooky ghost lollipops. The first customization option is the lollipop itself.

Will you go blow pop, caramel apple pop, or tootsie pop? I went with the tootsie pop ghost option. 

Another customization option is to make the ghost’s face with googly eyes. I used a black marker for convenience.

If I had used googly eyes, I probably would have wanted to store them upright to ensure the eyes did not get caught on anything.

In addition to googly eyes, you could use pipe cleaners to make little funny arms. You could also replace tissues with white tissue paper, coffee filters, or white napkins to achieve a different shape in the body of the ghost.

But I like them just the way they are…

Related: Free Halloween Treat Bags Printables

These little ghosts make a fun and silly bunch! If you’ve read some of my other Halloween blogs, you’ve probably seen that I like to keep Halloween decorations more on the fun and playful side. 

I love seeing these cute ghosts around the house alongside our annual collection of adorable, printable bats. 

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