Easy Halloween Crafts: Jack O Lanterns in a Jar

Some crafts are so fun that they have to be shared immediately with anyone who will listen! When it come to these Jack O Lanterns in a Jar and other super fun Halloween Crafts, I have to share how I did it and how much fun it is for me and my kids!

Halloween is just around the corner and no matter what I say, my kids are asking daily if it is time to trick or treat. So coming up with fun, Halloween themed, things to do is important!

What you need:

Clean Glass Jar

Orange and Green Tissue Paper

Mod Podge

Foam Brush Applicator or Paint Brush

Sharpie

Battery tea lights

To make – start by tearing or cutting the orange tissue paper into small pieces in random shapes and sizes. We started by tearing it, but found cutting it to be easier. Apply a small amount of Mod Podge to the glass jar, and place the tissue paper pieces on top. I worked in small areas at a time, regularly applying the Mod Podge. Once the jar is completely covered in tissue, make sure there is a decent layer of Mod Podge on the whole thing. Once this was completely dry, I applied more Mod Podge and applied some green tissue paper around the top rim. I let this dry for 24 hrs, then added the face with the sharpie. Place a battery tea light inside and you are done!

Some tips to help: As I mentioned, we found it was easier to cut the tissue paper rather than tear it. Either way works.

I didn’t matter much how heavy the tissue paper was applied. The tea light still shown through even on the jars that had a few layers of tissue paper. It was easier for the kids to place the jars on top of something while they worked on them. A few aerosol cans worked well for us.

I just want to add that this is the first time I ever worked with Mod Podge. As a mom who loves to do crafts with the kids, I really don’t know why I’ve never used this stuff before. It’s AMAZING. SO easy to use, so versatile, and SO easy to clean up!! I will be using this a lot more in the near future. Also, I will be sure to save ALL my glass jars now, because there is no limit to what you can do with some Mod Podge and tissue paper!

8 Comments

Maria Iemma October 25, 2013 at 12:29 pm - Reply

I love this one, easy enough for me to do with my little granddaughter. Thanks!
Gina Blomgren October 29, 2013 at 6:33 pm - Reply

I wish I had seen this post over the weekend! I prefer not to carve pumpkins living in the south because the bugs are CRAZY here. I grew up in New England and the bugs weren’t so bad. I wanted to decorate for fall/Halloween but I just didn’t want to carve a pumpkin and attract extra house guests lol.
Eva Mitton Urban October 31, 2013 at 10:17 am - Reply

This is truly an awesome idea. Didn’t carve pumpkins this year as we are going out trekking for candies. My 10 year old son likes to paint and this would certainly challenge him. Conversation pieces too. Thanks.
- LoriPace October 31, 2013 at 10:19 am - Reply
  
  You are so welcome!! They are a ton of fun!
Sarah Vegetabile October 31, 2013 at 12:51 pm - Reply

Such a great Idea!!! I can see doing this for Christmas too!! Thank you!!
- LoriPace October 31, 2013 at 3:16 pm - Reply
  
  OH yes!!! And we hope to do that too!