Halloween Tissue Paper Lanterns

1 min read September 13, 2026 Dawn Wade
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Bring your fright night to life and create an eerie ambiance with these Halloween Tissue Lanterns! These DIY Halloween decorations are the perfect way to greet trick-or-treaters and Halloween party guests. Create ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns, monsters and so much more! Place these Halloween decorations on your tabletop, in a windowsill, on the porch or on a shelf to cast a ghastly glow. Let imaginations run wild this spooky season.

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge® onto a plastic jar. Apply 1.5" tissue paper squares onto the wet Mod Podge®. Apply another layer of Mod Podge® on top of the tissue paper squares. Allow time to dry.  Carefully trim any tissue paper squares that may be hanging off the edges of the jar once dry.

Halloween Tissue Paper Lanterns step 1
Step
2

Use a pencil to draw and cut out a mouth, eyes and nose for your Halloween character.

Halloween Tissue Paper Lanterns step 2
Step
3

Use wiggle eyes, adhesive foam, rick-rack, etc., to embellish the jars. Insert a battery operated tea light into the jar.

Halloween Tissue Paper Lanterns step 3

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