Home Halloween Decorations Creepy-Cool Luminaries to Make This Halloween By susie foresmanSeptember 9, 2020 Search more like this winehalloween-decorationsjack-o-lanternreadingglowsugar-skullcorncandytutorialbagcreepybatchsavesmile Read next Halloween Decorations The Best Organic Clothes for Babies & Toddlers Halloween Decorations 45 Pumpkin Carving Designs That’ll Wow the Neighborhood Halloween Decorations Target’s Best Holiday Deals Start Sooner Than You Think Halloween Decorations This Larger Than Life Mister Rogers Monument is Exactly What the World Needs Halloween Decorations Want a Free Donut on Halloween? Here’s How to Get One from Krispy Kreme Get your house Halloween ready by making your own ghoul-worthy luminaries. From the classic paper bag variety to spooky disembodied hands, the crafting possibilities surrounding these Halloween decorations are endless. Keep reading to get glowing. photo: Allison Murray via Dream a Little Bigger Sugar Skull Mason Jars These glowing sugar skull mason jars are not only easy to make, but you'll be able to keep them up even after Halloween is over. Head over to Dream a Little Bigger for the tutorial. photo: Life’s a Batch Glowing Monsters If you’ve got Mason jars left over from canning—all you need is a little eerie inspiration. Nicole at Life’s a Batch blogged about her creepy creations including Frankenstein’s Monster (with foam earplugs for bolts), candy corn, spider and bat lanterns. Just add a tea light or battery light for a grisly glow. See the tutorial by clicking here. photo: Smile Mercantile Paper Bag Pumpkins These luminaries from Smile Mercantile are a bit more involved, but the payoff is well worth it. We love that they’re made out of paper bags—perfect for a shabby-chic Halloween display. To get the full instructions, click here. photo: Taryn Williford Skeleton Hands Think outside the box (or bag, or mason jar) with Taryn Williford’s fun idea. These luminaries add a touch of spookiness without being too creepy. Find out how they’re made by clicking here. photo: Crayons & Collars Flame-Free Ghosts These super cute luminaries from Crayons & Collars are easy to make and safe, too. You won’t have to worry about keeping them out of reach of kids and pets since there’s no fire involved, and your little crafters will have a blast drawing wacky faces on the luminaries. To get all the details, click here. photo: Three Different Directions Word Art Lanterns Get inspired by Three Different Directions to turn clear buckets into bold luminaries. Spell out “BOO” with alphabet stickers, or use felt to make jack-o-lantern faces. To get all the details, click here. photo: Saved by Love Creation Wine Bottle Candy Corn Set aside a few wine bottles to make this neat craft from Saved by Love Creations. Candy corn fans will appreciate seeing this light up your porch. To find out how they’re made, click here. photo: Dollar Store Crafts Milk Bottle Skulls Save your milk bottles to make these fun lights from Dollar Store Crafts. Since they’re on the smaller side, make a bunch and you'll have a mini army of lit-up skulls. To get the instructions, click here. photo: A Little Yum Glowing Mummy Jars Another easy-peasy to make mummy craft, this one by A Little Yum packs a punch when the lights go down. Because really, why have a plain mummy when you can have a glowing one? — Susie Foresman RELATED STORIES: 50+ Halloween Decorations You Can Totally Pull Off Lowe’s Lineup of Halloween Inflatables Is the Spooky Decor You Need 10 Delightful Halloween Door Decorations You Can Pull Off
