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DIY Mason Jar Halloween Crafts for your Halloween Table



Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s time to transform your home into a spooky yet festive haven. Creating a captivating table setting is key to planning a Halloween party or simply wanting to impress your family with a themed dinner. Let’s empower you with some simple and affordable mason jar Halloween crafts this year. With their versatility, budget-friendliness, and perfect fit for adding a personal touch to your Halloween table, mason jars are the ideal choice.

Here’s how to use scarecrow mason jars as centerpiece elements and candy corn mason jars as candy holders or place settings for a bewitching table setup.

1. Scarecrow Mason Jars as Centerpieces

Scarecrow mason jars are an excellent way to bring a rustic, autumnal vibe to your Halloween table while keeping it festive. Here’s how you can use them:

Mason jar Halloween crafts

  • Create a Focal Point: Arrange a trio of scarecrow mason jars in the center of your table. Fill them with dried wheat stalks, faux sunflowers, or mini pumpkins to create a balanced, eye-catching centerpiece.
  • Add Lighting: Place a small LED candle inside each scarecrow mason jar for an ambient setting. Remember to handle the candles with care and keep them away from flammable materials. The warm glow will enhance the spooky atmosphere without overpowering the rest of your decor.
  • Personalize the Look: To give each scarecrow jar character, use different facial expressions. This personal touch will make you feel more connected to your Halloween table decor. Add a burlap hat and twine around the jar necks for a cohesive, handcrafted look. This personalization will not only make your table unique but also make you feel more involved in the Halloween spirit.

2. Candy Corn Mason Jars as Candy Holders and Place Settings

Candy corn mason jars are adorable and serve a dual purpose: they’re functional and decorative. Here’s how to incorporate them into your Halloween table decor:

halloween crafts with mason jars

  • Candy Holders: To mimic the classic Halloween treat, fill mason jars with layers of yellow, orange, and white candy corn. These jars can be placed around the table for guests to grab a sweet treat whenever they like.
  • Place Settings: Personalize each candy corn mason jar with your guests’ names on a tag around the jar’s neck. This adds a personal touch and doubles as a party favor that guests can take home.
  • Color Coordination: To tie the whole look together, incorporate a color scheme that suits your personal style. You can use the traditional candy corn colors or opt for a more neutral palette. Match the colors of your napkins, plates, and table runners to create a cohesive look.

3. Additional Decor Ideas

To complete your Halloween table decor, consider adding these additional elements:

halloween mason jar crafts

Spooky Tablecloth: Choose a dark, spiderweb-patterned tablecloth as the base for your table. The contrast will make your mason jar decorations pop.

 

spooky Halloween dinnerware

Halloween-Themed Dinnerware: Opt for plates and utensils with subtle Halloween designs, like bats, pumpkins, or skulls, to complement the mason jars without overwhelming the table.

Halloween plastic spiders for table decor

Creepy Crawlers: Scatter plastic spiders or fake cobwebs around the table for an extra touch of spookiness.

Conclusion

Creating a spooky and festive Halloween table setting doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. By incorporating these Mason jar Halloween crafts as centerpiece elements and as candy holders or place settings, you can craft a memorable Halloween experience that will impress your guests. With just a little creativity and some simple DIY touches, your Halloween table will be the talk of the town!

So gather your supplies, get crafting, and prepare to wow your friends and family with a spooky yet stylish Halloween table setup! And for Christmas, you might like my DIY Christmas mason jars too! 

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19 Comments

  1. 09/16/2024 / 11:33 am

    This is so cute and I would love to do this for Halloween. I don’t normally do table setting since we just prepare for the trick or treating but it would be a great time to start doing so. Thank you for these ideas.

  2. 09/15/2024 / 4:53 pm

    Nnniiiccceeee…the black table cloth as well as the pumpkin laid out on the table is really it, for me. Thanks for the entire compilation of these crafts.

  3. 09/13/2024 / 8:33 am

    I so love this idea! I think I just might use it for our Christmas table — just with a different design, of course. What paint do you use to do this? It also just might be something I can do as a family — for our annual Christmas activities.

  4. 09/13/2024 / 6:29 am

    Oh yes! Halloween is just around the corner. 2 cute ideas for mason hars plus a cool table setting!

  5. Karletta
    09/12/2024 / 7:30 pm

    What I love most about your table setting is the colorful fun element. Yes, you’ve got the spooky, but the scarecrow jars lighten the mood and bring the joy.

  6. 09/12/2024 / 2:07 pm

    Great design and also I see some fun and interesting graphics for the festive holiday seasons! Thanks for the tips and would love to share this with my kids and friends too!

  7. 09/12/2024 / 4:51 am

    My favorite decoration is Halloween and love this idea of a DIY mansion jar. I’m going to do this with my partner and use it for our table.

  8. 09/11/2024 / 8:35 pm

    I can’t wait to try these out with my family this Halloween!

  9. LisaLisa
    09/11/2024 / 5:12 pm

    Now this is sooooo cool. I’m going to grab me some mason jars and create these Halloween crafts with the kids. I know they would enjoy doing this. Love it!!

  10. 09/11/2024 / 6:06 am

    I love the fun mason jars. I need to make some for my house. I typically don’t decorate for fall and Halloween. I do like getting decor from dollar tree bc it’s cheap and it’s cute.

  11. Kimberley Asante
    09/11/2024 / 4:33 am

    These DIY Mason Jar Halloween Crafts are such a fun and creative way to decorate for the spooky season! I love how simple yet festive they are—thanks for sharing these great ideas to liven up any Halloween table!

  12. 09/11/2024 / 4:03 am

    The candy corn mason jars for Halloween crafts is so adorable! You could also use it for Thanksgiving decor, which I find very difficult to source. Thanks for these whimsical craft ideas.

  13. Tara Pittman
    09/11/2024 / 2:29 am

    Those Mason Jars are so cute. I will have to make several of them.

  14. Amber Myers
    09/11/2024 / 1:55 am

    I love these jars. So much fun! Perfect for Halloween. I need to get some stuff for our Halloween table.

  15. Ben
    09/10/2024 / 11:58 pm

    These are super cool! They’re perfect for a Halloween party, and they’re easy to make. I like that last part the most.

  16. Luna S
    09/10/2024 / 11:48 pm

    What a cute & fun way to repurpose mason jars! That scarecrow is so adorable, I love the bright fall colors you used for this craft.

  17. Stephanie
    09/10/2024 / 11:03 pm

    These Halloween mason jars are so fun! I love DIY projects for our celebrations and this is one even the kids can help me with. Also, thank you for the decorating ideas.

  18. 09/10/2024 / 10:52 pm

    These are absolutely adorable! I have to make a bunch of these for my fall and Halloween decor. I love them!

  19. 09/10/2024 / 10:08 pm

    This is an adorable craft idea! I’m sure even my teens would enjoy doing this. So versatile too — we could pick our own fall flowers and dry them for the jars.

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