DIY Halloween Skeleton Lantern

2 min read September 13, 2026 Kara Allen
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On all Hallow's eve the Irish placed a light in a gourd to ward off evil spirits. These were the original Jack O'Lanterns. Now, hundreds of years later, we place lights and candles in pumpkins and lanterns on Halloween. This fun DIY Skeleton Lantern will add charm and delight to your spooky Halloween decor. Place it on a mantel, your front porch, or even on a shelf for extra Halloween glee. Be sure to download the Free Happy Halloween Sign here!

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Remove the glass from your Black Metal Lantern and place a Halloween Skull or Skeleton inside. Glue the bottom of the skeleton down with Hot Glue.

 

DIY Halloween Skeleton Lantern step 1
Step
2

Download the Free Happy Halloween Sign here then print and cut out the banner of your choice. Hot glue the banner to the front of the lantern as shown.

 

DIY Halloween Skeleton Lantern step 2
Step
3

Bend the skeleton hands up onto the two ends of the Happy Halloween banner, and glue them into place with hot glue, making it look like the skeleton is holding the sign.


DIY Halloween Skeleton Lantern step 3
Step
4

Adhere small bats from the Halloween Silhouette Decorating Kit to the front of your lantern as shown.

 

DIY Halloween Skeleton Lantern step 4 part 1
DIY Halloween Skeleton Lantern step 4 part 2
Step
5

Display your new lantern in your home or on your front porch!

Be sure to check out all of the Halloween Farmhouse Front Porch Decor Ideas including the DIY Halloween Scroll Sign.

DIY Halloween Skeleton Lantern step 5

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