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DIY Rainbow Ghost Mason Jar Lanterns for Halloween Decor

October 06, 2026
Colorful DIY Rainbow Ghost Mason Jar Lanterns for Halloween decoration

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DIY Rainbow Ghost Mason Jar Lanterns


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  • Author: claire-bennett
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Makes: 4 lanterns

Description

Create colorful and spooky rainbow ghost lanterns using mason jars for your Halloween decorations.


Materials

  • 4 Mason jars
  • White paint
  • Rainbow-colored tissue paper
  • Black marker
  • Battery-operated tea lights
  • Mod Podge


Instructions

  1. Clean the mason jars thoroughly.
  2. Paint the outside of the jars with white paint and let dry.
  3. Cut tissue paper into small squares in various rainbow colors.
  4. Apply Mod Podge on the jar and attach the tissue paper squares, overlapping them.
  5. Use a black marker to draw ghost faces on each jar.
  6. Place a battery-operated tea light inside each jar.

Notes

These lanterns are perfect for indoor and outdoor decoration during Halloween. Use different colors to mix it up!

Written by

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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