It’s getting closer to Halloween and the neighbors are busting out the big bucks to make their home into the perfect haunted house.
Here are some easy, reasonable craft ideas you can make at home and save those extra dollars.
Mason jar lanterns are the perfect decoration to bring some light and Halloween spirit into the home. These easy to follow directions will help you create an illuminating atmosphere.
Jar Materials:
Mason jarsOrange glitterBeacon glitterBlack puff paintBlack ribbonWhite yarnPlastic googly eyesHot glue gunSmall candles
Mummy Lantern:
Hot glue plastic googly eyes to the jar.Wrap the jar with white yarn until it is totally covered.For a glowing mummy, place a lit candle in the jar.
Decorative pumpkins are the new way to make an old orange pumpkin exciting without the mess of carving. In less than five steps you can spice up your doorway with just a few common materials.
Pumpkin Materials:
PumpkinsCrayonsLighterLacey tightsBlack ribbon
Melted Crayon Pumpkin:
Peel wrapper of various crayon colors.Put flame underneath crayon and drip the melted crayon onto the pumpkin.Continue with different colors until you are satisfied with the outcome.
Lace-Wrapped Pumpkin:
Place pumpkin into one leg of a pair of tightsPull the pumpkin down until it fitsCut tights near the stem of the pumpkinTie ribbon around the stem of the pumpkin
Pumpkin Lantern:
Open mason jar, cover the inside walls of the jar with the Beacon Glitter.Pour orange glitter inside mason jar, turn jar around to cover the inside walls with glitter.Draw eyes, a nose and a mouth on the jar with black puff paint.Tie a bow around the top of the jar.Place a candle in the jar and light.
There you have it. With these easy to do crafts you can now show up your neighbors in a cost efficient way.