Rainbow Haunted Mason Jar Lanterns
Engage your kids in a colorful and spooky crafting project with these Rainbow Haunted Mason Jar Lanterns that add charm to any space.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 1 lantern
- Category: Crafts
- Method: DIY
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
- Clean mason jar (any size)
- Acrylic paints in rainbow colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet)
- Paintbrush (foam brush works well)
- Water (for thinning paint if necessary)
- Black construction paper (for haunted silhouettes)
- Scissors
- LED tealight candles or fairy lights
- Mod Podge (optional, for a glossy finish)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace with a protective covering.
- Pour a small amount of each acrylic paint color onto a plate.
- Use the paintbrush to apply paint in streaks along the inside of the mason jar.
- Layer colors, allowing each to dry slightly before adding the next.
- Cut spooky shapes from black construction paper.
- Place the LED tealight or fairy lights inside the jar.
- Find a cozy display spot for your finished lantern.
Notes
This project is fun for all ages, with adult supervision recommended for younger children when cutting and painting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- 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