Easy Halloween Craft: A Jack-o-lantern Candle that will add a Glow!

Do you need a quick and easy decorating idea for this coming Halloween? I hope that the jack-o-lantern candle votive craft is just the project you will try. I was able to use a left over Trick-or-treat bag and a square glass vase that I already had on hand. Nothing is easier than using what you already have on the shelves in your home. All it takes is a little imagination and about one hour of your time.

Voila! A cute Halloween Jack-o-lantern Decoration that can be used year after year. (Of course, you could adapt this decoupage craft for ANY holiday.)

If you have: Paper Halloween Treat Bags, parchment paper (the parchment paper gave the candle a nice soft glow), a glass container/vase, white Craft Glue or ModPodge, and a Candle------I would recommend one of the new LED candles that are available. So much safer than a lit candle when you have little goblins in your home.

If you have these supplies, then you can make this very easy Halloween Jackolantern craft!

So, what are you waiting for -- Halloween? October 31st will be here before you know it. Get crafting!

All images of this jack-o-lantern craft are mine, Mickie_G.

Cut out the Halloween pattern you have chosen for your project. I used a trick-or-treat bag for mine--the simpler the design, the easier it is to cut out. Remember to save a copy of how the Jackolantern face was laid out by taking a picture before you cut it up. It will make it easier to assemble it on the glass container or candle.

You could also find some treat bags to use as decoupage pieces. I think that this square vase is ideal for making the jack-o-lantern candle. If you decide not to reuse it for next year, just soak off the paper and find something else to do with this versatile vase. Hmmm...put some small ornaments in it for the Christmas holidays!

Using the pattern on the original bag, lay out your the pieces for the Jackolantern face. Find a candle or container that is the correct size for your craft project. The candle you see here is 5 inches tall and wide.

I am going to use Flicker Flame LED Real Wax Candles With a Remote Control (how handy!)

for safety's sake, however!

Remember that the vase I used for this project was amber, but a clear vase will work just as well.

A Jack-o-lantern Votive, if you want to call it that.

Lay out the Jackolantern face on your container. Then glue the pieces in place with a fairly strong glue, like "Tacky" glue or Mod Podge.

I used Tacky Glue for my Halloween Votive because I already had it on hand. I just found a container and squeezed the glue into it then began adding water a little at a time until it got to the consistency I needed.

I have a link to Amazon, below, where you can purchase the glue you prefer. Thank you in advance for clicking the link--I get a small commission.

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Thank you for visiting my spooky Halloween candle craft page. I hope you enjoyed it and consider creating the jack-o-lantern project I have shared with you. Remember, you can adapt this crafty idea for any holiday you choose. Just look around your house to find inspiration. If you did like the ideas, please consider clicking on the "heart" icon and sharing this Halloween Candle Craft page on social media sites like Pinterest. Also, I do appreciate any purchases you make on Amazon as a result of clicking this links on this page.

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