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Home » Heights House » The Haunted House of Shadows

The Haunted House of Shadows

September 22, 2024 | By Jenna Sue Seasonal, Heights House

The time has come once again, ghouls and boys, for the return of the Haunted Heights House…

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This year there’s been a ghostly invasion, with spooky spirits lurking around every corner. Welcome to the Haunted House of Shadows…

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We’ve had bats, cats and spooky-chic décor before, but this year rises above the rest.

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These ghost shadow casters might be my best a-ha moment to date—a huge impact for such little effort and cost.

Learn how to make these Halloween Ghost Shadows here!

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I spent a long time experimenting to find the best and simplest method for creating these ghost window silhouettes. It’s a fun and low cost DIY that the whole family can participate in!

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Minimal effort, maximum effect. That’s my kinda Halloween decor.

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No it’s not AI generated—I got myself a real fog machine for this shoot. Zero regrets!

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Are ghost shadows the next vinyl bats and giant skeletons? Leave your prediction in the comments!

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Want to recreate this look on your home? Here’s how:

  1. Halloween Ghost Shadows
  2. Ghost Window Silhouettes
  3. DIY Spooky Halloween Wreath
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Like this post? Here’s more Halloween decor inspiration:

  1. The Haunted Heights House
  2. A Spooky Chic Heights House
  3. DIY Spooky Painted Ghost Pumpkins
  4. Spooky Chic Halloween Decor Roundup
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  1. Annette says

    September 26, 2024 at 10:05 am

    Love it!!! (A bonus nothing much to store until next year.)

    • Jenna Sue says

      September 26, 2024 at 4:47 pm

      Yes! It’s a win all around 😀

  2. Tracy says

    September 24, 2024 at 12:43 pm

    Love this so much! Your house is amazing. Do you know what Sherwin Williams color best matches your soffit/fascia/gutters?
    Thank you!

    • Jenna Sue says

      September 24, 2024 at 2:17 pm

      Thank you! It’s the standard dark brown metal so I haven’t looked into paint colors that match, sorry!

  3. Janet Lord says

    September 23, 2024 at 10:38 pm

    Love the ghost projection on house. Where is it from?

    • Jenna Sue says

      September 24, 2024 at 9:17 am

      Sharing all the details in an upcoming post!

  4. Jennifer says

    September 23, 2024 at 1:03 pm

    I can NOT wait to see more details! Love love love this

  5. Michele M. says

    September 22, 2024 at 8:46 pm

    Absolutely ADORABLE – love love love how it looks.

  6. Cara Shimizu says

    September 22, 2024 at 3:36 pm

    Looove this! Can’t wait for more details.

  7. Josephine Leece says

    September 22, 2024 at 2:39 pm

    Amazing and so ghostly…….great job and so creative.👻🌫️☢️

    • Jenna Sue says

      September 22, 2024 at 3:57 pm

      Thank you!!

  8. Donna says

    September 22, 2024 at 1:49 pm

    Okay, what’s a fog machine? And where do I get one?

    • Jenna Sue says

      September 22, 2024 at 3:56 pm

      It’s the coolest gadget! I got from Lowe’s, but they have plenty of cheaper options on Amazon too.

  9. Jessica Margolin says

    September 22, 2024 at 1:42 pm

    This came in right in time. Definitely will be doing this for our house. I love your creativity.

    • Jenna Sue says

      September 22, 2024 at 3:55 pm

      Excited to see everyone else’s version of the shadows!

  10. Rochelle says

    September 22, 2024 at 1:17 pm

    This looks awesome! Seems really simple but has high impact! I love it! I have two young toddlers and need a simple, yet really fun Halloween decor look and this is it! Will you be linking the products in your How-To post?

    • Jenna Sue says

      September 22, 2024 at 3:54 pm

      Our toddler (and 5 year old) both love it! I will share every detail with all the links in my next posts!

  11. Rochelle says

    September 22, 2024 at 1:15 pm

    This looks so great. Super simple but high impact. I love it! I’m a new mom with 2 under 2, looking for an easy Halloween decor look and this is it!!! Will you be linking the products in the How-To post?

  12. Jan says

    September 22, 2024 at 12:52 pm

    Your creativity is amazing! Can’t wait to see the *how to*!

    • Jenna Sue says

      September 22, 2024 at 12:57 pm

      I appreciate it, Jan!

  13. Rachel F says

    September 22, 2024 at 12:51 pm

    I just finished my exterior decor for this season and am SO MAD I didn’t see this first!! So good.

    • Jenna Sue says

      September 22, 2024 at 12:57 pm

      It’s never too late to add a few shadows! 👻

  14. Jen says

    September 22, 2024 at 10:52 am

    WOW!! Amazing! I think many will be inspired to try this on their own homes now! You are so creative!

    • Jenna Sue says

      September 22, 2024 at 12:35 pm

      Thanks Jen! It really is the perfect Halloween decoration 👻

    • Oscar @ OscarBravoHome says

      September 22, 2024 at 1:06 pm

      This is EPIC, Jenna! Like you said, little effort but BIG IMPACT! You took the ghost trend to another level! 6 out of 5 stars 👏🏻

      • Jenna Sue says

        September 22, 2024 at 3:55 pm

        Thank you Oscar! Definitely my favorite Halloween decor of all time 👻

  15. Caitlin says

    September 22, 2024 at 8:51 am

    Okay, this is incredible! Can’t wait to see the spooky tutorials!

    • Jenna Sue says

      September 22, 2024 at 12:34 pm

      Glad you like it Caitlin! Coming right up 😀

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