Sightings of small ghost magnets have been spotted around the world, and we’re here to crack the case of how these cute little spooky ghosts are made in the Mystery Review Crew’s latest case:
The Case of the Spooktacular Ghost Magnets
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Initial thoughts on the Ghost Magnets
Reports have surfaced of tiny white phantoms lurking around kitchens, bookshelves, and TBR stacks. Witnesses claim these ghosts carry suspicious signs with cryptic messages like “Read More BOOOks” and “Too Ghoul for School.” Early evidence suggests these apparitions aren’t paranormal at all—they’re handcrafted from clay, painted with bookish puns, and equipped with magnets strong enough to haunt any refrigerator.
This file documents the investigation into their creation. Follow the steps carefully, and you too can summon your own squad of spooky, bookish companions this Halloween.
Evidence (Materials) Needed To Make the Spooky Ghost Magnets
- White oven-bake clay or Glow in the dark clay, if you can find it.
- Small rolling pin or jar.
- Ghost-shaped cookie cutter (or freehand skills).
- Small magnets.
- Craft glue/sealant. *Optional*
- Permanent marker or tiny paintbrush for lettering.
- Acrylic paint or paint pens (black + accent colors).
- Glow in the dark paint – Only needed if you can’t find glow in the dark clay or choose to have fewer “illuminated” ghosts.
The investigative steps we took to solve the Ghost Magnets case (Step-by-Step instructions)
- Suspect Formation – Roll out your clay to about ¼ inch thick. Cut ghost shapes with a cookie cutter or freehand your spooky bookish ghost magnet.
- Identity Markers – Smooth edges. Use a toothpick or sculpting tool to mark where the sign will attach.
3. Evidence Tags – Form small clay rectangles for “bookish pun signs.” See the list below for punny bookish saying ideas for your ghost magnet to display.
4. Assembly – Attach signs to ghosts while the clay is still soft. Follow the instructions that came with your oven-baked clay to bake it. I used this oven-bake clay with excellent results.
5. Fingerprinting – Paint faces, use glow-in-the-dark paint to make them “illuminated,” and write on puns after the clay is dry. (This will help you not have too many fingerprint suspects.)
6. Case Closure – Glue magnets to the back. Seal with a protective coat if desired.
Punny Ghost Magnets saying ideas to consider
- I’m haunting the crime scene — bring more booooks!
- Solved my own murder… now back to reading.
- Rest in pieces… of plot.
- Caught dead reading a whodunit.
- Ghosted by the killer — literally.
- I’ve got spirit and suspicious motives.
- Boo-who did it?
- Reading mysteries from beyond the grave.
- Haunting for clues and coffee.
- Dead serious about this plot twist.
- My unfinished series might be what killed me.
- This ghost doesn’t rest — I reread the evidence.
- Specter of suspense — reporting for duty.
- The library’s closed… but I never left.
- Too ghoul for cold cases.
- You can’t spell “boo” without “book.”
- Ghoul-dunit? Still investigating.
- My spirit’s in the stacks.
- Haunting the author who killed my favorite character.
- Plot twist: the ghost was the reader all along.
- Resting in suspense.
- Ectoplasmic evidence everywhere.
- Paranormal plot holes give me life.
- This mystery’s got me feeling a little grave.
- Even ghosts love a good cliffhanger.
- No body, no problem — I’ll solve it anyway.
- Haunting the bakery for crumbs… and clues.
- Reading between the tombstones.
- You can’t scare me — I’ve read every Agatha Christie.
- Dead but delighted by small-town mysteries.
- I haunt for the vibes, not the victims.
- Tea’s gone cold, but the mystery’s heating up.
- Floating through fictional crime scenes.
- Too cozy to cross over — just one more chapter!
Did you enjoy making these Ghost magnets? I sure did. They add a bit of fun and unique, whimsical decor to your October fun. If you make them, tag us (@mysteryreviewcrew), I’d love to see what you come up with!
Sincerely,
Kimberly
About Kimberly Werntz
Kimberly, also known as “The Traveler’s Wife 4 Life,” embraces the nomadic life, welcoming every adventure. She wears many hats—that of a web designer, a writer, illustrator, graphic designer, photographer, and passionate traveler; she’s also an avid reader too. When not thinking up new recipies and crafts that is!
If you’re curious to know more about Kimberly or how she can assist you, don’t hesitate to reach out. She’s always up for a good chat!
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