A large eraser or a 10 x 8 cm piece of craft foam, for the stamp
Craft knife (adult use) to carve or cut the ghost shape
White fabric paint, 30 ml per bag
A flat plate or tray for loading the stamp
Black fabric marker for the face detail (optional)
An iron (adult use) for heat-setting
Step by Step
An adult draws a simple ghost outline on the eraser or foam and cuts it out with the craft knife, leaving the ghost shape raised. The ghost should be about 5-6 cm tall: small enough to repeat across the bag without overwhelming it.
Pour a small amount of white fabric paint onto the flat plate and spread it to a thin, even layer. Press the ghost stamp into the paint firmly, then press it onto the bag. The first impression is usually the lightest; do two or three practice stamps on scrap fabric before stamping the bag.
Stamp across the bag in a grid or scattered pattern, reloading the stamp with paint every two impressions for consistency. Leave the fabric paint to dry for at least one hour before heat-setting. Do not move the bag during this time: smudged fabric paint cannot be removed.
If adding faces, use the black fabric marker to draw two tiny eyes on each ghost once the white paint is fully dry.
An adult heat-sets the bag by ironing the painted areas on a medium-high setting with a thin cloth between the iron and the paint, for 30 seconds per section. Heat-setting makes the paint permanent and washable.
Good to Know
Ages 6+ for stamping; adult cuts the stamp and heat-sets.