DIY Jar Jack-o-Lanterns
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Looking for some last minute fun Halloween decorating ideas? Then look no further! These jar pumpkin lanterns are quick, clever and look great!
Not sure if you're up for the trouble of carving giant pumpkins? Then why not try making these cute little jar lanterns instead. Made using recycled jars (of which we all have a few floating around the house!), orange paper or paint, black paper and tea lights - it really can't get much simpler. Best of all, the family can join in too!
Watch the video below for some great instructions from Redtedart and check out the gallery of samples to get the creative juices flowing!
In the video above they use strips of thin orange paper glued to the outside of the jar, but you can also just use regular orange paint.
Check out these great Halloween Lantern ideas:
These colourful lanterns would look great anywhere in the house
Fairylights can also be used in the pumpkin lanterns for a cute 'fire fly' effect.
Frankenstein, monsters, ghosts - get creative and try some different lantern styles
You don't have to just put candles or lights in them - wrap a bit of wire around the top and a ribbon and you'll have very cute candy holders.
Here are some packed with lollies - don't they look gorgeous and fun!
A purple dracula, green frankenstein, orange pumpkin and white ghosts will definitely add colour and light to your halloween decorations!
Spiders and bats decorate some of these jars along with the more classic faces.
Your lanterns don't just have to be creatures or characters, use left over coloured strips to make stripey, decorative lanterns.
Bright colours and cute shapes definitely add to the fun. If you're not sure about your family's cutting skills, then why not cut pre-made shapes and let the kids stick them on wherever they like!
I just love this big white ghost jar lantern!
Other lantern ideas
Jar lanterns aren't just for halloween. They actually look great all year round and can make great centre pieces or decorations.
A bit of gold paint has really got these jars looking fancy. I think they'd look beautiful on the Christmas table.
Planning a wedding? These jar lanterns hanging above the buffet table give a gorgeous rustic feel without looking 'homely'.
Home-made jar lanterns can look lovely all year, whether it's a special event or you just want a sweet decoration for inside or out in the garden.
Not too sure about using candles?
Then check out votive candles. These battery-operated electric lights have a real candle look and feel to them without the danger of an open flame!
Have you made any jar lanterns? How did they come out? What did you use them for? Share your experiences in the comments below.
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