Halloween Lanterns for Kids

Delight the kids this autumn and turn empty jars into glowing Halloween lanterns!  These spooky jars are easy to make, and they are sure to look amazing as part of your Halloween décor.  Read on for the full craft tutorial.

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HOW TO MAKE HALLOWEEN LANTERNS

GLOW STICK PUMPKIN JARS

Materials

• Glass Jars
• Glow sticks
• Craft supplies
• Scissors & glue
• Pumpkin decals (optional)

Using pumpkin decals simplifies this craft, but you can use craft foam, construction paper, or any similar crafting supplies that you might have on hand.

Method

• Begin by having kids decorate empty jars to look like jack-o-lanterns.  To do this you can use an array or varying supplies.

MAKING GLOW STICK JARS

• Use scissors to carefully open 2-3 glow sticks per jar.  You may want to wear gloves while doing this, as some glow sticks do contain glass.
• Pour the contents of the glow sticks into the decorated jars.

 

• Secure the lids tightly.  Shake the jars, and then enjoy their glow!  

MAKE HALLOWEEN LANTERNS USING FLAMELESS CANDLESS

Another easy way to make spooky lanterns is to use flameless candles.  This allows you to to enjoy the glow of the jars again and again!

These glowing Halloween jars make a great night-light for kids and would also be lots of fun for a Halloween party craft or favor.

USE FAIRY LIGHTS

If you have fairy lights on hand you can also use those to make glowing lanterns.

Really, once you get started the possibilities for creation are endless!

Extend the Fun

• Use "magic" to grow a jack-o-lantern.
• Make your own pumpkin paint.
• Experiment to make pumpkin slime.
• Turn flour into pumpkin play dough.
• Give healthy treats and make clementine pumpkins.
• Make pumpkin slime that glows.
• Turn real pumpkin into play clay.
• "Magically" form a jack-o-lantern.
• Decorate pumpkins using melted crayon.
  
• Wow the entire family and make pumpkins erupt!
• Give these pumpkin activities for kids a try.

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