With “Monster Mash”, “Thriller”, and all the classic Halloween party songs playing in the background, we settled into our way of unwinding from a busy week – crafting. Mason jars are such a fun Halloween craft that people of all ages and skill level can do (Plus, we filled ours with candy which makes it even more appealing. #halloweencandyobsessed)! Whether you want to make a candy corn or a whimsical character, painting mason jars allow your imagination to run wild. With endless ideas in mind we narrowed it down to the ones below.

Tricks or Tips:

1. Clean the jars with rubbing alcohol prior to starting
2. Use a paintbrush – not a foam brush for this project
3. Make sure to let paint dry completely before painting next coat
4. For light colors: at least 3 coats are needed
5. For dark colors: at least 2 coats are needed
6. If painting a face: after the first coat, lightly sketch with a pencil and avoid painting the white eyes with another color

General Supplies:

• Mason Jars
• Rubbing Alcohol
• Paper Towels
• Paint Brushes
• Painters Tape

Other Supplies:

• CraftSmart Chalk Paint: Honey Mustard, Burnt Orange, Scarlet, Black, White
• Glo in the Dark Halloween Paint
• Delta Paint: Leaf Green, Flesh Tan
• Miscellaneous ribbons and ties
• Googley Eyes
• Elmers Glitter Glue: Silver, Gold
• Black Sharpie
• 1 Sheet Black Cardstock
• Hot Glue Gun

 

Eyes in the Night Jar Supplies:

• CraftSmart Chalk Paint: Black
• Googley Eyes
• Orange/Black Pipe Cleaner

Cartoon Dracula Jar Supplies:

• CraftSmart Chalk Paint: Black, Scarlet, White
• Delta Paint: Flesh Tan
• Black Sharpie
• Black Cardstock – Cut to desired size for collar

“Frankie” Frankenstein Jar Supplies:

• CraftSmart Chalk Paint: Black
• Delta Paint: Leaf Green
• Googley Eyes
• Elmers Glitter Glue: Silver

Glow-in-the-Dark Ghost Jar Supplies:

• CraftSmart Chalk Paint: White
• Glo in the Dark Halloween Paint
• Elmers Glitter Glue: Silver
• Thin black cording

Dry Brushed Fall Fun Jar Supplies:

• CraftSmart Chalk Paint: Honey Mustard, Burnt Orange, Scarlet
• Burlap ribbon

Jack-O-Lantern Jar Supplies:

• CraftSmart Chalk Paint: Burnt Orange
• Elmers Glitter Glue: Gold
• Natural colored Raffia

Candy Corn Jar Supplies:

• CraftSmart Chalk Paint: Honey Mustard, Burnt Orange, White
• Burlap cording

 

We want to hear from you! Which Halloween character or design would you create?