Mason Jar CraftsNo. 6802 · The 2026 edition
Ghost in a Jar Halloween Craft Idea
Create spooky Halloween scenes in mason jars with these easy DIY ghost, spider, and cat ideas.
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Transform pint mason jars into Halloween decorations by spray painting them black and adding vinyl window cutouts. Inside, create three different scenes: a spider web with a fake spider, a ghost with a trick-or-treat bucket, and a black cat behind a miniature fence. All elements are secured with hot glue for a lasting display.
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Directions
- Cut the adhesive vinyl into an oval shape using scissors, then stick it onto the smooth side of a pint mason jar. Press down the edges firmly to ensure good adhesion.
- Spray paint the entire jar and the lid black. Let the paint dry completely, then carefully peel off the vinyl. If the vinyl sticks, use a craft knife to cut around it before lifting.
- Use a 3D black paint writer to outline the window shape left by the vinyl on the jar. Allow the paint to dry fully before moving on.
- Now it's time to create spooky scenes inside each jar. Here are three different ideas you can try.
- For the first jar, add fake spider webbing inside and place a fake spider on it. Use hot glue to secure everything in place.
- For the second jar, create a ghost by covering a small foam ball (attached to a popsicle stick) with a white fabric scrap. Draw a face on the fabric with a marker. Glue the ghost inside the jar along with a miniature pumpkin trick-or-treat bucket. Add a small piece of spider webbing at the bottom.
- For the third jar, make a fence by cutting a miniature basket into a long strip. Place it inside the jar along with a miniature black cat. Add a piece of cheesecloth in the back and some black cloth at the bottom. Secure everything with hot glue.
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