Learn how to decorate Halloween mason jars, for unique decor or a special gift idea! Great for bringing holiday charm to your home. Get over 45 projects you’ll love to make.
There’s this awesome thing that happens around the holidays that I like to call “mason jar crafting.” Sure, you can make stuff with mason jars any time of year, but Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas seem to be the most conducive to busting them out of your stash to make something awesome.
I have a lot of Halloween crafts here on the blog, but some of my favorites are the Halloween mason jars. There’s just something about a black lantern or orange glass jar that makes me feel so festive!
Plus guess what – they are really easy to craft with. If you’re a beginning crafter, these are the perfect place for your to begin your holiday crafting journey. Once you learn how to paint mason jars, you’ll be on your way to mastering pretty much all of these ideas.
Not that they all use paint. A lot of them use Mod Podge as well, or a combination of the two. You’ve got a lot of options and kids can join in the fun too.
Honestly, you don’t *have* to use mason jars for these Halloween projects. I like to save pasta sauce jars or similar to use for these type of projects. Not only do they work just as well, they are free! Just remember to save the lids too, depending on what you are making.
Check out the list of projects below and let me know which is your favorite or which ones you have tried. Leave me a comment!
Halloween Mason Jars
Learn how to make Halloween mason jars using a variety of materials from your craft stash including paint, glitter, and Mod Podge! You'll get great holiday ideas for decor or gifts.
Pumpkin Mason Jar That Looks Like a Jack O' Lantern
If you love pumpkins as much as I do, this pumpkin mason jar is a perfect fall idea. This jack o’ lantern is really easy to paint!
Halloween Mason Jar Lanterns
Learn how to make the cutest mason jar lanterns for Halloween using Mod Podge and tissue paper! This is perfectly easy holiday decor for kids or adults. This project is completed in four simple steps.
Halloween Luminaries
These mummy mason jars are so fun to make for Halloween - both kids and adults will love them! Learn how to make these jar luminaries in a few easy steps.
Mercury Glass Halloween Mason Jar
It's amazing how much mercury glass paint can spice up a mason jar! You're going to love this simple project - and while it helps to have a cutting machine, it's not required (you can cut a vinyl face by hand).
Candy Corn Mason Jars for Halloween
Three simple colors make up the candy corn palette, and I think we all know what they are - white, orange, and yellow! Use bright shades of these colors to decorate Halloween mason jars, and I like the sanding to distress option as well.
Lacey Black Mason Jars
Make DIY lace mason jars in less than an hour! This project is perfect for fall and Halloween decorating and goes with a variety of themes.
Easy Halloween Mason Jar Luminarias
Call them what you want – luminarias, lanterns, candle holders or jars, luminaries – these Halloween mason jar lights are quick and easy to make in under 15 minutes!
Spooky Halloween Soap Dispenser
Looking for a fun way to add a little Halloween decor to your home? Turn a boring mason jar into a spooky Halloween soap dispenser with only four items.
Mason Jar Pumpkin Candy Jars
Make cute pumpkin candy jars by recycling old candlesticks and mason jars! You can probably get a lot of these supplies from the recycle bin, dollar store, or Goodwill.
Mason Jar Candy Dish for Halloween
It's always nice to have a candy dish out, but during the holidays you need to kick it up a notch! We're all gathering handfuls of candy every time we see it, so have some options using this cute mason jar idea.
DIY Mason Jar Witch Halloween Lantern
I'm not sure what my favorite part of this Halloween mason jar is - I really love the ribbon hair as well as the rhinestone wart on the nose! It's so cute and would be perfect with an LED candle inside.
Cricut Halloween Mason Jar Luminaries
When it comes to Halloween décor, it’s all about the ambiance you create. How do YOU play up the spook factor? Learn how to make these not-so-creepy luminaries (that are a little spooky) with your Cricut machine and some spray paint.
Halloween Painted Mason Jars
Halloween with polka dots and stripes remind me a lot of Beetlejuice . . . and I love it! Learn how to use spray paint and a little bit of sandpaper to decorate these jars, and make a perfect Halloween display.
Skull Cookie Mason Jars
This mason jar cookie gift idea for Halloween is so cute, AND the cookies are delicious! You're going to use Mod Podge and a napkin to decorate the jars. It's easier than you think.
Catch a Spider by Its Toe Mason Jar
Learn how to make a super spooky Halloween decoration to light up a hall table, mantel or bedroom this Halloween! Scroll below for step by step instructions on this mason jar craft and get started today.
Halloween Sand Art Made in Skull Mason Jars
Do you remember sand art from when you were young? Revisit it in this fun Halloween project using skull mason jars! Perfect for holiday decor.
Mason Jar Drink Glasses for Halloween
Not all mason jars need to be lanterns, and these Halloween mason jar cups are a perfect example! You can make these for Halloween party favors or coworker gifts.
Haunted House Mason Jars
These haunted house mason jars are fun to make and will look great with the rest of your Halloween decorations. I love the little scenes including the trick or treating ghost.
Pretty Pumpkin Mason Jars
These pumpkin jars will make the cutest gifts and they are also perfect for centerpieces for Halloween AND Thanksgiving. They are so fun and easy to make!
Halloween Mason Jar Snow Globes
The secret to the floating ghosts in these Halloween mason jars? Craft foam! These are super easy to make and even kids will love them.
DIY Halloween Jar Topper Idea
Create your own sweet Halloween treat jars using glass jars, decorative moss, and painted spooky wooden houses. These are so perfect for a party, whether using them as decor or jar toppers.
DIY Mason Jar Halloween Decorations
Want to go crazy with plastic spiders or googly eyes? I highly encourage it, and use these mason jars as your canvas! They are so perfect for Halloween parties for also great for gifting.
Halloween Gift Jar with a Printable Tag
Who needs a jar of candy? I think the bigger question is who doesn't need a jar of candy! Learn how to make this cute striped jar using Amy's tutorial, plus get a free holiday gift tag.
Painted Hanging Pumpkin Jars
If you're a last minute holiday person, these painted glass jars are a fun idea! They make great vessels for candy, LED lights, or even hanging around the house or on a Halloween tree.
Bat Mason Jars
I can't say I've ever seen bat mason jars quite as cute as these! If you've never worked with craft foam before, now is your opportunity. I love the red glitter eyes, too.
Halloween Mason Jar Vases
If you’re looking for a quick and easy Halloween centerpiece idea or simply a little festive decor for your mantel, these Halloween mason jar vases are it!
Mason Jar Halloween Scenes
Get into the spirit of Halloween this week by creating fun haunted scenes. Grab some dollar store supplies - kids will love to make this darling project.
DIY Scarecrow Mason Jar
If you like Halloween decor that is a little less black and orange and a little more fall inspired, this scarecrow jar is super cute! A great way to feel festive without the spookiness (and it can last through Thanksgiving).
Mason Jar Jack Skellington Craft
This Jack Skellington jar was turned into a piggy bank, but you can use it to store just about anything. This makes a super unique gift for the Nightmare Before Christmas fan on your list.
Painted Halloween Mason Jars
If you've never worked with paint markers, they are perfect for adding those fun details to painted mason jars like eyes, hair, or even boots! Use them to decorate these cute holiday mason jars.
Quick & Easy Halloween Treat Jars
DIY Halloween treat jars are a super quick and easy Halloween craft that can be made in under 15 minutes! These cute treat jars would be a great addition to your “You’ve Been Booed” basket, and they also make a great teacher or hostess gift idea!
Mason Jar Ghost Lantern
I absolutely love these cute Halloween ghost lanterns! They would be darling in your windows so the whole world can see them, or even just in your own home on a mantel, shelf, or table. If you’re decorating for a Halloween party, they would be adorable centerpieces, or even along the path to the doors of the party.
Simple Swirling Bats Snow Globe
This Halloween mason jar snow globe is a super simple holiday craft for kids that makes a great piece of homemade Halloween decor, too! Kids will love it.
Jack O' Lantern Halloween Mason Jar Gift
Learn how to make a darling jack o' lantern Halloween mason jar gift that’s so quick it almost doesn't need a tutorial. Plus get a free printable gift tag.
Jar of Jack O' Lanterns
A giant mason jar becomes the keeper of spooky pumpkins perfect for a party centerpiece. This reminds me of vintage Halloween ephemera and I love it!
Cute Miniature Halloween Mason Jars
These cute little Halloween mason jars are not only a sparkly decoration for Halloween, but they make a great craft project! Fill them with candy or fun treats, and they make a simple Halloween gift as well.
Witch Hat Mason Jars
Mini felt witch hats are easy to come by online! Use them to decorate painted mason jars and turn them into something unique for Halloween.
Elegant Gothic Lace Candle Holders
These gothic lace DIY Halloween mason jar candle holders are pretty enough for an elegant Halloween dinner table, and spooky enough for an over-the-top Halloween party. The perfect holiday accessory!
Chalky Halloween Mason Jar Luminaries
The combination of chalky finish paint plus some awesomely spooky Halloween characters made for a match made in crafty heaven with these cute holiday jars.
Head in a Jar Lanterns
This is an easy DIY Halloween decoration that works outside on a front porch, inside on a table or windowsill, and even in the refrigerator for a great head-in-a-jar prank!
Fall Napkin Luminaries
These fall napkin luminaries are easy to make and look so beautiful in your window, on your mantle, or atop your Halloween or Thanksgiving table!
Day of the Dead Glass Jar Luminaries
Do you love Day of the Dead crafts? Use napkins to create these unique decorative luminaries! So fun for Halloween and beyond.
How to Paint a Buffalo Check Mason Jar
I love this orange buffalo plaid painted jar made for fall - and would love to see a black painted version as well for Halloween! So cute and so easy to paint.
Toxic Treats Mason Jar
This toxic treat mason jar gift idea that would be THE perfect for a neighbor or for a favorite teacher or friend for Halloween. Best of all, it only takes minutes to put together!
Easy Halloween Mason Jar Craft
These Halloween Mason jars are perfect for packaging up to give as a quick gift, but they are also adorable enough to use to decorate your home. Comes with free templates!
Painted Mason Jar Halloween Craft
Sometimes the best projects are the simplest! This Halloween mason jar is so easy you don't even need a tutorial. A little painting and gluing of twine and you're done.
If you enjoyed these Halloween mason jars, I’d love for you to check out these other cute ideas:
Robin
Saturday 30th of October 2021
All these ideas are so inspiring!!! Thank you!
Amy
Saturday 30th of October 2021
Thank you so much for reading!