Lanterns & LuminariesNo. 3346 · The 2026 edition
Halloween Silhouette Lanterns
Turn a simple jar into a spooky lantern with a cutout silhouette and candlelight.
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These silhouette lanterns are an easy Halloween craft. You print a design, cut it from black cardstock, and adhere it inside a jar. Add a tea light for an eerie glow.
You'll need
Directions
- Begin by printing your chosen silhouette design, then carefully cut it out.
- Use the paper cutout as a template to trace the shape onto black cardstock, then cut out the traced silhouette.
- Attach the black cardstock silhouette to the interior surface of a glass jar.
- Drop a tea light candle into the jar, light it, and enjoy the spooky glow.