Mason Jar Jack-O-Lantern – Luminary Halloween Kid Craft

Hi friends! I’m so glad you landed on today’s Mason Jar Jack-O-Lantern kid craft tutorial.

As you may know my now, I love doing {and sharing} the crafts that I’ve done with my son. That is really becoming my focus as of late on Glued To My Crafts.

It keeps him busy, while I get that crafty fix in at the same time.

Not to mention, I don’t feel so guilty when I buy tons of craft supplies. Because “heck” it’s going to be used for my son ;) {Dear husband…take note!}

Although today’s craft tutorial was geared towards my son – adults can do it too! These mason jar jack-o-lanterns would make great decorations for a Halloween party, as a vase or on a porch Halloween night. PLUS you can save them for the following year or gift them with leftover Halloween candy in them.

And if you have been saving a million empty glass jars and orange tissue paper throughout the year – you are my friend – are on your way to some cute, but affordable decorations.

Keep scrolling for the FULL how-to Mason Jar Jack-O-Lantern tutorial! Then come share pictures of your child’s creations with us on our Facebook page. I can’t wait to see what they come up with! Happy crafting, my friends! #gluedtomycrafts

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Mason Jar Jack-O-Lantern Craft Supplies –

* Large Mason Jar {one per jack-o-lantern craft}
* Orange Colored Tissue Paper
* Black Colored Tissue Paper
* White School Glue or Modge Podge
* Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
* Foam Paint Brush
* Small Paper Plate

Directions –

1. FIrst cut your orange tissue paper into 1 inch squares {or have your child tear pieces}
2. Put a dollop of glue on a small paper plate. Using your foam paint brush – smear a good amount of glue all over the mason jar. {Really slather it on!} Start layering pieces of tissue paper over the glue.
3. Add more glue and tissue paper until the jar is completely covered. Let dry.
4. Cut out some Jack-O-Lantern features out of black tissue paper. Glue onto jar.
5. Once completely dry, lay/light a candle inside for a cool look.
6. Then display your glowing Mason Jar Jack-O-Lantern proudly for all to see!

Our Mason Jar and Tissue Paper Jack-O-Lantern is super easy and fun for all ages. If you change out the colors of the tissue paper, you can make different characters, as well! White tissue paper for a mummy or green for Frankenstein. Not to mention, for Christmas, you can make a snowman or Santa Clause this way.

Bet you wished you saved some of those empty glass jars, right? #gluedtomycrafts