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Last Updated: July 6, 2017

Halloween Tissue Paper Lanterns

by Dawn Wade Fun365 Team

Bring your fright night to life and create an eerie ambiance with these Halloween Tissue Lanterns! These DIY Halloween decorations are the perfect way to greet trick-or-treaters and Halloween party guests. Create ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns, monsters and so much more! Place these Halloween decorations on your tabletop, in a windowsill, on the porch or on a shelf to cast a ghastly glow. Let imaginations run wild this spooky season.

30 to 40 min. Intermediate

Step 1

Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge® onto a plastic jar. Apply 1.5" tissue paper squares onto the wet Mod Podge®. Apply another layer of Mod Podge® on top of the tissue paper squares. Allow time to dry. Carefully trim any tissue paper squares that may be hanging off the edges of the jar once dry.

Step 2

Use a pencil to draw and cut out a mouth, eyes and nose for your Halloween character.

Step 3

Use wiggle eyes, adhesive foam, rick-rack, etc., to embellish the jars. Insert a battery operated tea light into the jar.

Step 1

Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge® onto a plastic jar. Apply 1.5" tissue paper squares onto the wet Mod Podge®. Apply another layer of Mod Podge® on top of the tissue paper squares. Allow time to dry. Carefully trim any tissue paper squares that may be hanging off the edges of the jar once dry.