Pumpkin Jar Party Favor

2 min read September 13, 2026 Mariah Leeson
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This simple DIY will turn ordinary jars into an extraordinary pumpkin jar party favor filled with everything your guests will need to make their carved pumpkins glow on Halloween night.

Project Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Paint the short jar with orange paint.

Pumpkin Jar Party Favor step 1
Step
2

Use a small piece of a trimmed tree branch for the stem, hot glue it to the top of the painted lid.

Pumpkin Jar Party Favor step 2
Step
3

Cut out a simple leaf shape from green cardstock. Hot glue the leaves to the jar lid at the base of the stem.

Pumpkin Jar Party Favor step 3
Step
4

Use green yarn to create a curly vine on around the base of the stem. Use a small dab of hot glue to secure the loops in place.

Pumpkin Jar Party Favor step 4
Step
5

Fill the jar with several battery-operated tea light candles.

Pumpkin Jar Party Favor step 5
Step
6

Download and print the "A Little Light for Halloween Night" favor tags. Cut out the tag and attach it to the jar with jute twine.

Download the free Pumpkin Jar Party Favor Printable here!

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Step
7

Add the pumpkin jars to little wooden baskets with orange ribbon and place them on the table for guest to grab and take home as they leave.

Be sure to see my whole Pumpkin Carving PartyPrintable Pumpkin Decorating Awards and Pumpkin Spiced Cider Punch.

Looking for more Halloween DIY projects? Check out these 23 Frightfully Fab DIY Halloween Ideas!

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