Ghost Window Clings with Glue – An Easy Ghost Craft for Kids

Ghost window clings made from school glue are a breeze to create and perfect for decorating your windows this Halloween! I remember making these as a kid and it’s pure joy to keep the tradition going.

Two images side by side: on the left, a close-up of school glue being applied to ghost outlines; on the right, finished ghost window clings with googly eyes, sparkling and adhered to a window as a fun Halloween decoration.

Ghost window clings are the easiest things to make

Looking for a simple Halloween art project for kids that will leave them “glued” to the fun? You’re in the right place!

These ghost window clings are the perfect balance of easy and spooky.

This preschool ghost craft is so easy, and chances are, you already have the materials at home.

No tricky supplies needed—just school glue, a plastic bag, and glitter if that’s the life for you.

Four ghost window clings made from glue, each with googly eyes and glitter, laying flat inside a plastic Ziploc bag, waiting to dry completely before they can be peeled off.

Why I thought these were a crafting fail at first

The ghosts were finally dry and adorable and I was SO EXCITED to stick them on the window.

I pressed it onto the window and it immediately slid right off. Didn’t stick at all.

And then my big genius brain remembered that I needed to add water to the back to make it adhere.

I’d love to tell you that I remembered this step right away, but the truth is it took me a couple of weeks to remember. During that time, I just looked the ghosts sitting on my desk wondering what step I had skipped.

Happy to share this tip so you don’t have to wait weeks to hang yours up. 😂

Materials

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School glue – ex: Elmer’s (this 32 oz bottle is perfect for refilling your smaller squeeze bottles)
Plastic Ziploc bag – gallon size works great (any plastic film like a sheet protector or laminated paper also work great)
Paper and marker for drawing ghost outlines
Googly eyes – optional
Glitter – optional (my glitter is old and from the beginning of time, but I would buy this chunky white glitter if I needed more)
Water – you’ll need this once they’re dry

A pair of hands inserting a piece of paper with ghost outlines into a clear Ziploc bag, prepping the surface to create glue-based ghost window clings.

How to make a glue ghost

Draw simple ghost shapes on a piece of paper and place the paper inside a plastic Ziploc bag.
Fill in the ghost shapes by squeezing glue directly onto the bag, following the outline.
While the glue is still wet, sprinkle some glitter or stick on googly eyes for extra personality.
Let the glue dry completely (it could take a couple of days depending on how thick the glue is).
Once the glue is fully dry, carefully peel the ghost clings off the plastic bag.
Lightly wet the back of the clings with water, then press firmly onto your window for about 10 seconds until they stick.

Close-up of a hand using a bottle of school glue to carefully fill in a ghost outline on a piece of paper placed inside a Ziploc bag. This step is the start of making ghost window clings with glue.

If was making ghost window clings with preschoolers…

I would add a little scientific thinking into the project once the ghosts were dry.

First, I would dramatically explain that it was time for the ghosts to stick to the window and that kids should prepare to be dazzled! Amazed! Blown away!

I would stick it onto the window, and then listen to the kids crack up as it immediately fell to the floor. (Remember, they don’t stick without water!)

Then, we would delve into predicting how to make it stick.

I would also do these adorable ghost crafts:

Ghost Scraper Art for Kids – You’ll want to make 435895484893 of these
Melting Ghost Ice – This sensory-meets-science activity is fa-boo-lous
Negative Space Easy Ghost Art for Kids – Paint a ghost without painting a ghost
Cotton Ball Ghost Craft – A fun sensory art project

A finger gently pressing a large googly eye into wet glue on a ghost-shaped cling. This is the detail step of making personalized ghost window clings for kids.

Why ghost window clings are a great Halloween art project for kids

Creating ghost window clings is not only a fun craft, but it’s also a hands-on sensory experience. Watching the glue slowly transform into a cling is both satisfying and exciting for little ones.

Plus, it’s the perfect mix of a ghost art project for kids that encourages creativity and fine motor skills.

This easy ghost craft will keep your preschoolers entertained for hours and add a playful touch to your Halloween decorations.

A hand firmly pressing a dried ghost window cling onto a glass window, making sure it sticks. This final step completes the ghost window cling project.

How to keep your ghost clings looking great year after year

These should last for years!

To give them the best chance at lasting forever, store them flat between wax paper sheets to prevent sticking.

And just like the first time you hang them, if your clings lose their “cling,” lightly moisten the back with water before pressing them onto the window again.