DIY Illuminated Pumpkin Jars for a Whimsical Halloween Atmosphere
Bring a spooky glow to your home this Halloween with these easy-to-make DIY Jack O' Lantern Jars. This beginner-friendly project uses inexpensive and readily available craft supplies, making it an ideal choice for creating festive Halloween décor.
Materials Needed
- Glass jars (such as empty jam jars or mason jars)
- Orange tissue paper (torn into small pieces)
- Black tissue paper or paint for the jack o' lantern face
- Mod Podge (a decoupage glue/sealant)
- Paintbrush
- Optional: LED tealight candle for illumination
Steps
- Prepare the jars: Clean the glass jars and dry thoroughly.
- Apply Mod Podge and tissue paper:
- Using the paintbrush, spread a thin layer of Mod Podge over the outside surface of the jar.
- Stick orange tissue paper pieces onto the jar, overlapping slightly to cover the surface evenly.
- Brush Mod Podge over the tissue paper to seal it. Repeat layers if needed until the jar is well covered and the tissue paper feels smooth and secure.
- Let dry completely between layers.
- Add jack o' lantern face:
- Cut out jack o' lantern face features (eyes, nose, mouth) from black tissue paper, or paint them on using black paint.
- Use Mod Podge to adhere black tissue pieces or paint directly on the jar's outer surface.
- Seal again with a light layer of Mod Podge over the face to protect it.
- Final touches:
- Let everything dry fully.
- Place a battery-powered LED tealight inside the jar to illuminate your jack o' lantern decoration safely.
Additional Tips
- The project allows for the use of various colors of tissue paper, such as purple or green, to create unique and personalised jack o' lantern designs.
- Free Jack O' Lantern & Hat Templates can be found online to help you craft the perfect faces and hats.
- A free printable mini witch hat template is available for easy crafting.
- A hot glue gun and glue sticks are needed for assembling the witch hat.
- The witch hat is made by rolling a cone shape, gluing the flap under, folding the trapezoid shapes up on the inside of the brim, and gluing those parts to the opening of the cone.
- This project can be done by kids or adults, making it a fun activity for the whole family.
With these simple steps, you'll be able to create a festive, glowing jack o' lantern effect without the mess of carving pumpkins. LED tealights are optional for lighting up the jars, adding an extra touch of Halloween magic to your home. Enjoy crafting your own DIY Jack O' Lantern Jars!
- To give your home a charming mix of lifestyle and home-and-garden elements this Halloween, consider creating DIY Jack O' Lantern Jars as an alternative to traditional pumpkin carving.
- Infuse your home décor with a touch of home-and-garden style by setting these DIY Jack O' Lantern Jars, crafted from glass jars and tissue paper, around your living space during Halloween festivities.
