Lanterns & LuminariesNo. 5481 · The 2026 edition
Super Simple Halloween Luminaries (from Plastic Cups)
Transform ordinary plastic cups into spooky glowing luminaries with just markers and LED tea lights.
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These super simple Halloween luminaries are made from clean plastic cups decorated with permanent markers and optional cut-out silhouettes. Drop an LED tea light inside each cup and arrange them on a table or windowsill for an easy, festive glow.
You'll need
Directions
- Give each plastic cup a good wash and dry it completely.
- With permanent markers in black, orange, and green, draw Halloween faces or symbols like ghosts, pumpkins, or bats on the cup's exterior.
- To create a silhouette effect, carefully cut out small shapes from the cup using a craft knife if you like.
- Drop an LED tea light into every cup.
- Set the glowing luminaries on a table or along a windowsill for a spooky atmosphere.
