Halloween is the perfect time to get creative with spooky decorations, and one of the eeriest ideas you can add to your yard is a DIY body bag. This project is quick, simple, and uses materials you probably already have around the house. Whether you’re going for a haunted house theme or just want to add a touch of horror to your Halloween setup, this DIY body bag will definitely give your guests the creeps!
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make your own body bags for Halloween.
What You’ll Need:
• Two large trash bags (black or dark-colored bags work best for a more realistic look)
• Tape (duct tape or strong packing tape)
• String or rope (for tying off the head)
• Stuffing material (pillows, old clothes, or blankets)
Start by taking two large trash bags. These will form the body of the bag. Cut one of the bags along its sealed edge to open it up. This will allow you to combine the two bags and create a longer body bag.
Step 2: Combine the Bags
Take the bag with the two open ends and tuck it about 2 inches into the other intact bag. This step is important because it creates one large bag with a sealed bottom and a single open end. Once you’ve tucked the first bag inside the second, secure them together using strong tape. Make sure the connection is tight so the bags stay together when you stuff them.
Step 3: Stuff the Body Bag
Now it’s time to stuff the bag! You can use anything soft and bulky that you have around the house. Pillows work perfectly, but old clothes, blankets, or even packing materials will do the trick. The goal is to make the bag look like a body, so aim for a human-like shape as you stuff it. You can make the body as long or short as you like depending on the materials you have.
Step 4: Shape the Head
Once your bag is fully stuffed, take a piece of string or rope and tie it tightly around the top part of the bag to create the appearance of a head. This simple detail adds to the realism of the body bag. Make sure the string is tied tightly so it holds its shape and doesn’t unravel.
Step 5: Finishing Touches
With the body bag completed, you can add some finishing touches to make it even spookier. Place it on your porch, in your yard, or hang it up for a dramatic effect. You could also use some fake blood, add handprints, or drape the bag with cobwebs to enhance the horror factor.
Voila! Your DIY Halloween Body Bag is Ready
And just like that, you’ve created a creepy, realistic body bag that will definitely be the talk of your Halloween setup. This project is not only easy to make but also a cost-effective way to add some spooky flair to your decorations.
Now it’s your turn to get crafty—grab your materials and start making these spine-chilling body bags for Halloween!
Let’s make body bags for Halloween. You will need 2 big bags. Cut one along the sealed edge. Tuck in the bag with 2 openings into the other bag about 2in. Once it’s tucked, tape them together. You should end up with one opened end and one closed. Stuff the bag with whatever you have. I used pillows. Tie a string tightly to make the head and voila
