11. Pumpkin Luminaries

Pumpkin luminaries are a fun cute way to have your own mason jar "jack-o-lantern" that will definitely last longer than any pumpkin you buy (but don't go pumpkin-less either!).  These fun and easy decoration pieces will look great around your home.

Materials

• Mason jars (smooth, not textured)
• Mod podge
• Orange tissue paper
• Black construction paper
• Scissors
• Adhesive
• Sponge or foam applicator

Optional Materials

• Green ribbon
•  Floral leaf pick

 
First things first.  Cut your tissue paper into strips only about an inch wide or so (it doesn't have to be exact, just approximate) and make sure they're about the right length to run from just under the lip where the lid would screw on the mason jar to the bottom of the jar (but not underneath).  Brush that mod podge onto the mason jar, lay your strips on vertically (letting them overlap some).  Do note that usually this step is easiest when the jar is upside down.

After this, simply cut out your pumpkin "face" and adhere it to your pumpkin!  For the optional pieces, you can tie a green ribbon around the lid part of the jar and stick in a leaf flower pick in order to give a "stem and leaf" to your pumpkin. 

For more great DIY Halloween decorations, stay tuned.  Another post is coming in just two short days: the Illuminated Ghost Garland!!