Welcome to Crafted!, a seasonal DIY blog. Throughout the school year, these posts will give you a step-by-step tutorial on how to make themed crafts that you can use for anything from home decor to functional use.
Spooky Jars
What you’ll need:
Glass jars, decorative dried grass and moss, small Halloween decorations
Step 1: Put a layer of grass and moss on the bottom of the jar.
Step 2: Put decoration inside, and then cover with moss and grass.
Step 3: Repeat until jar is full.
Step 4: Place jars around the house to add some Halloween flare.
Fireflies in a Jar
What you’ll need:
Glass bottles or jars, glow in the dark paint, water
Step 1: Decorate bottles/jars with paint
Step 2: Put water in bottles.
Step 3: Leave outside for two or three hours to soak in sunlight.
Step 4: Put them somewhere dark.
Burlap Ghosts
What you’ll need:
Roll of burlap, white spray paint, styrofoam balls, craft glue, and rubber bands
Step 1: Cut burlap into 12×12 inch pieces.
Step 2: Spray paint burlap until white.
Step 3: Put glue on styrofoam ball.
Step 4: Wrap burlap around ball and hold until dry.
Step 5: Place rubber band around the “neck” of the ghost.
Step 6: Let dry. Hang from a chandelier or light fixture.