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DIY Monster Lantern Jars


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  • Author: rosalind-chef-2
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 lanterns
  • Diet: N/A

Description

Create delightful and spooky DIY Monster Lantern Jars for Halloween or home decor using recycled glass jars and your creativity!


Ingredients

  • Clean glass jars (any size)
  • Acrylic paints (various colors)
  • Paintbrushes (various sizes)
  • Black construction paper (for eyes and mouths)
  • Glue (craft glue or hot glue)
  • LED tea lights (for illumination)
  • Scissors
  • Optional: googly eyes, feathers, or other embellishments

Instructions

  1. Prepare your jars by cleaning them thoroughly and allowing them to dry completely.
  2. Paint the base colors on the jars, using larger brushes for the main color and smaller ones for details. Let each layer dry before adding more.
  3. Cut out eyes and mouth shapes from black construction paper, or use googly eyes.
  4. Glue the paper features onto the jars and express creativity with different feelings.
  5. Add an LED tea light inside each jar and enjoy their glow.
  6. Display your lanterns on tables, windowsills, or doorsteps to enjoy the whimsical effect.

Notes

Try using glow-in-the-dark paint for a fun effect, and feel free to add textured materials for dimension.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Craft
  • Method: Crafting
  • Cuisine: N/A

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 lantern
  • Calories: 0
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 0mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 0g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg