Simple Jar Lanterns for Halloween – Spooky and Easy Craft

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Simple Jar Lanterns for Halloween

I love decorating seasonally and also with the dark nights, I am a big fan of using light to decorate too.  Last year we made some super simple jar lanterns for Halloween and we decided to add to them this year.  These Halloween lanterns are really easy to make Look great too and are a fantastic way to reuse any old jars that you may have. This is such a fun seasonal craft.

Simple jar lanterns for Halloween

As my boys are older I am not averse to using candles in my house, but most of the time we use battery-operated tea lights.  They are inexpensive and look pretty realistic, but more than that they are much safer, especially around Halloween when children are often in costumes that are not subject to the same fire testing as clothing, which make these Halloween mason jars a perfect Halloween Craft.

Simple jar lanterns for Halloween

This is a great craft to upcycle used jars, but also works really well with mason jars. I love that it is a really inexpensive way to make Halloween decorations.

Simple jar lanterns for Halloween

Simple jar lanterns for Halloween

Materials

  • Empty jars with the labels removed
  • Seasonal sequins
  • PVA Glue
  • Ribbon or tape
  • Paper plates
  • Battery-operated tea lights
  • brush
  • Scissors

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Instructions

Light up your Halloween with these easy DIY jar lanterns! Perfect for spooky decor, these lanterns add a creative and festive touch to your home or porch.

Cost the outside of the jars with PVA glue, we love Blu Tack white glue, it has a thick consistency, but it also dries totally clear with a super bright shine.

Simple jar lanterns for Halloween

Tip – If you are finding it difficult to remove the sticky residue from the label, try using a citrus essential oil, such as lemon or grapefruit.

Simple jar lanterns for Halloween

Add your seasonal sprinkles.  We bought ours at Poundland.  Then allow the glue to dry.

Simple jar lanterns for Halloween

We used a selection of ribbon and washi tape to cover the thread at the top of the jars.

Place your tea light on the bottom and see how beautiful they look reflecting the shadow of the decorations on the wall.

Simple jar lanterns for Halloween

Some jars do not have a flat bottom, so place a small ball of blue tack in the bottom of your jar to hold the tea light.

Simple jar lanterns for Halloween

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Simple jar lanterns for Halloween

Create spooky vibes with these simple Halloween jar lanterns! A fun and easy DIY project to add festive lighting to your Halloween decorations.

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