Mason Jar Jack Skellington – Halloween Crafting Magic

Coming up with DIY halloween crafts is not hard for me, but this mason jar Jack Skellington is one of my favorites this year! This is a very fun (and easy) Nightmare Before Christmas craft idea that so many can do.

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Mason Jar Jack Skellington

Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, we are very excited about Halloween this year. So, of course doing some fun little crafts with a jar, paint, and some candy are on the list.

You’ll need enough time to let the paint dry, so this is a fun multi-step project if you’re not using a blow dryer or heat gun to dry. You can make these into candy jars, coin holders, mini gift jars, or even luminaries.

If you love the idea of this fun Halloween craft but can’t get started right now, save this to a Halloween crafts pin board or share it on Facebook. Either will be easy to find when you’re ready to begin.

Tips to Make this Nightmare Before Christmas Craft

• First, grab a fun (and perfectly shaped, oddly enough) wide mouth mini mason jar. They’re perfect for Jack’s face and the wide opening makes them perfect for many uses.
• Decide if you want this easy painted mason jar for halloween for a treat jar (my choice) or a luminary (my second choice). If you want to go with this as a treat jar, be sure to grab some dishwasher-safe Mod Podge. If you’re making a luminary, use the less expensive standard Mod Podge.
• Don’t be too upset if the face looks a little off to you. It’s Jack Skellington, he’s supposed to be a little “off.”

More Nightmare Before Christmas Crafts You Might Like

• Jack Skellington Sleep Mask – I feel a need for a long winter nap (well, maybe just a wee nap before winter because it’s still fall), a sleep mask with Jack eyes? Oh, how wonderful!
• No-Sew Witch Gnome – This gnome SERIOUSLY reminds me of the witches in The Nightmare Before Christmas. Super wickedly cute and fun.
• Nightmare Before Christmas Cupcakes – A little spooky and all fun, these easy cupcakes are a quick and easy way to make a Jack Skellington snack for movie night!

How to Make a Jack Skellington Treat Jar

Below is my step by step written tutorial. Keep this page open and follow along with each step. You may also print off the instructions.

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Yield: 1 Jack Skellington Mason Jar

Jack Skellington Mason Jars

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This fun and easy halloween craft is such a quick work-up project. You can have 3 or 4 Jack Skellington mason jars for luminaries made up in minutes!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Active Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Materials

• 500 ml wide mouth mason jar
• Black acrylic paint
• White acrylic paint
• Mod Podge (optional)

Tools

• Paint brush
• Pencil

Instructions

1. Coat your clean, dry jar completely in white paint. Allow the paint to dry. If the jar still shows through, apply a second coat. Allow the paint to dry completely before continuing.
2. Using the pencil, gently sketch the Jack Skellington features (eyes, nose and mouth) onto the jar face.
3. Paint the eyes, nose and mouth in black paint and allow this layer of paint to dry completely. If the white shows through, apply a second coat. Allow the paint to dry completely before continuing.
4. Seal your Jack Skellington mason jar with a thin coat of Mod Podge and allow that layer to dry completely.
5. Fill your jar with black licorice or fairy lights and enjoy!

Notes

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