As Halloween creeps closer here in Bedford, it’s the perfect time to get crafty and decorate your home with something festive and fun. This October, let’s make DIY Halloween lanterns — a creative project that’s easy to personalize and perfect for both kids and adults.
Supplies:
- Empty glass jars (mason jars, pasta sauce jars, etc.)
- Black construction paper or tissue paper
- Glue or Mod Podge
- Paintbrushes
- Battery-powered tea lights
- Scissors
- Optional: ribbon, twine, or googly eyes
Instructions:
- For Young Kids: Help them brush glue or Mod Podge on the outside of the jar, then layer orange or purple tissue paper over it. Once dry, cut out simple shapes like jack-o’-lantern faces, bats, or ghosts from black paper, and glue them on. Add a tea light inside, and watch their spooky creations glow!
- For Older Kids and Adults: Try painting the jars with acrylic paint for a frosted look. You can stencil on designs like spiderwebs, witches, or haunted houses. Wrap the rim with ribbon or twine for a polished touch.
- Light Them Up: Place battery-powered tea lights inside your lanterns and arrange them along a porch, windowsill, or table.
These lanterns bring just the right amount of spooky glow to your Bedford home — festive for Halloween yet charming enough to enjoy all October long. Happy crafting, and may your home shine bright with spooky delight!
