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Turn Repurposed Items into Jack-O-Lantern Lamps

September 13, 2017 By: Linda @ Mixed Kreations19 Comments

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Hi All! Are you ready for some adorable Halloween Jack-O-Lantern Lamps? After seeing the Jack-O-Lamps at Sadie Season Goods I had to make some for the grand kids. Only one problem, I couldn’t find the items needed for the Jack-O-Lanterns. Stopped at several Goodwill’s, Habitat for Humanity Restore, and other thrift stores. NO luck!

jack-o-lantern lamps

When I was about to give up I found a couple of small round vases that I thought would work, if I could find a base. I was in luck! I found two candle holder bases that the glass dishes fit in perfectly upside down.

Still one Halloween lamp short, then a few days later I found a round globe at Goodwill. It must be my lucky day, because I also found a candle holder that was a perfect for the globe.

How to make some inexpensive Halloween lanterns out of repurposed items #HalloweenDecor
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Materials for Jack-O-Lantern Lamps

* Round light globes or small round vase
* Candle holder for base
* Mod Podge
* Orange, black, green acrylic paint
* Small wood spools
* Black Rust-Oleum spray paint
* Paint brushes
* Stylus pen or tooth pick
* Battery operated LED tea light candles

Diy Halloween Decorations

First started off by spray painting the candle holder bases black.

While that was drying I mixed up some Mod Podge, and orange acrylic paint for the Jack-O-Lantern lights. Adding two coats to each Halloween lantern letting each coat dry thoroughly.

diy halloween decor

Back outside to give the bases another coat of black spray paint.

Next, I used a paint marker to draw off the faces on the Halloween lights. Then I filled the face in with black paint.

diy jack-o-lantern decor

Using my stylus pen (a toothpick will work as well) I added the white dots to the eyes.

diy jack-o-lantern

Once the glass lanterns were dry I added an extra coat of MP for protection.

For the two smaller ones, I painted two small wooden spools green then hot glued them on top of the Halloween Jack-O-Lantern lamps.

halloween decor

The larger of the Halloween lamps I left as is. I was afraid that a spool wouldn’t stick very well because of it being rounded on top.

Now all I have left to complete my repurposed Jack-O-Lantern lamps is to add the Led lights to each base, and position the pumpkin heads on top of each base.

diy jack-o-lantern decorations

That’s it! aren’t they absolutely adorable? The grandkids LOVED them!

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Turn Repurposed Items into Jack-O-Lantern Lamps

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  1. michelle says

    September 18, 2017 at 6:01 am

    I’m smiling from ear to ear Linda. What a great idea. No wonder the kids loved them. Your Jack-o-Lantern’s are just perfectly adorable with that naughty little gleam in their eyes 😉

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      September 18, 2017 at 5:04 pm

      Thank you Michelle! You should of seen my two year old granddaughter, her little face lit up, she loved them. Kept running in the other room to see them.

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  2. FLORENCE @ VintageSouthernPicks says

    September 18, 2017 at 4:29 pm

    Linda! This is adorable! I can see why the grandkids loved them! Super cute repurpose! Adding to the list of things I’ve got to try.

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      September 18, 2017 at 5:02 pm

      Thank you Florence! I almost gave up because I couldn’t find what I was looking for. I’m so glad I kept looking till I found something that would work.

      Reply
  3. Sarah - Craft Invaders says

    September 18, 2017 at 4:54 pm

    They really are adorable Linda, and your grandkids will be able to get them out year after year which is so cool!

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      September 18, 2017 at 5:00 pm

      Thank you Sarah! The grandkids loved them, the two year old kept running in the other room to see them.

      Reply
  4. Amy says

    September 19, 2017 at 4:36 pm

    These turned out great! What fantastic Goodwill/thrift store finds. I love decorating for Halloween, so I might just have to try making some of these myself. 🙂

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      September 21, 2017 at 6:01 am

      Thank you Amy! Since you love decorating you should make some. Their super easy and cute.

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  5. nikki frank-hamilton says

    September 20, 2017 at 9:23 am

    Wow! I never would have thought of using vases and candle bases! They are so cool. I bet the grandkids loved them, they are so fun. I never would have guessed that they were a DIY! Those are the best kinds of projects.

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      September 21, 2017 at 5:26 am

      Thank you Nikki! The kids really loved them especially the 2 year old. Last years was a mummy lantern.

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  6. Katrin says

    September 24, 2017 at 1:39 am

    Your grandkids are so lucky to have you Linda, these are the hit!! They are so so much fun and you´re so clever!

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      September 29, 2017 at 5:17 am

      Thank you Katrin! I got the idea from Sarah at Sadie Season Goods, I just couldn’t find the items she used so I compromised using other items.

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  7. Beverly says

    October 14, 2017 at 3:02 pm

    These are so great! Your search paid off. These are perfect for jack 0’lanterns. Pinned to my Halloween board.

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      October 20, 2017 at 3:56 pm

      Thank you Beverly! I am glad that I didn’t give up my search. Thanks for Pinning!

      Reply

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