Aren’t these adorable? Not only will these get us into the Halloween spirit, but I’m pretty sure Trick-or-Treaters won’t have trouble finding your house when you put out these festive jar lanterns.
To make these creative lanterns, choose jars in various sizes (such as leftover pickle jars). Brush a coat of decoupage glue and sealant, such as Mod Podge (available at craft stores), all over the jar. Then cover the entire jar, including the neck and bottom, with a layer of tissue paper.
For the pumpkin jar, cut the tissue paper into strips and lay them vertically over the jar. Slather the tissue paper with another layer of Mod Podge and wrap a decorative ribbon around the neck.
Print out the spooky and happy faces at tasteofhome.com/lantern (pdf), or you can design your own. Cut them out and use more decoupage glue to affix them on the jar. Insert a tea light candle, and you’ve got a Halloween decoration that will outlast any pumpkin.
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ADORABLE! Gotta do this project! Thanks!
What a great idea! Would make great gifts as well. Now my wheels are turning and I can’t wait to start this new project.
I am making some of these right now for my kids Monster Birthday Bash
I’m going to do this for My craft room with colors I am going with downstairs to match the shoe boxes I am covering with paper…thank you
I arranged this lantern project for my grandson,cousin and friends at a family Sunday gathering. Everybody young and adult made 3 or 4 apiece!!!
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