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Rainbow-Hued Haunted House Lantern for Dollar Store Halloween Decor

October 03, 2026
Rainbow-hued haunted house lantern for Halloween decor

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Rainbow-Hued Haunted House Lantern


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  • Author: claire-bennett
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Makes: 1 lantern

Description

Create a spooky yet colorful lantern for Halloween with this easy DIY project, perfect for decorating your haunted house.


Materials

  • 1 glass jar
  • Assorted acrylic paints
  • Paintbrushes
  • LED tealight candle
  • Black ribbon
  • Mod Podge


Instructions

  1. Clean the glass jar thoroughly.
  2. Apply a base coat of white paint and let dry.
  3. Paint a rainbow of colors on the jar’s exterior, allowing each layer to dry.
  4. Add a thin layer of Mod Podge to seal the paint.
  5. Insert an LED tealight candle inside the jar.
  6. Wrap black ribbon around the top for a spooky touch.

Notes

Feel free to get creative with color patterns and designs! Make sure the paint is fully dry before lighting the candle.

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Lauren Davis

Lauren Davis is an Upcycling & DIY Writer at Creative Glow DIY. She focuses on thrifted transformations, jars, furniture accents, and budget-friendly decor that gives everyday materials a stylish new purpose.

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