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6 Spectacular Luminaries for Halloween this Year

September 14, 2010 by Leslie

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I’ve been getting a little nostalgic here lately. Even though it’s only September, I’ve started reminiscing about Christmas traditions from my childhood. Our neighborhood was all about Christmas spirit. We had annual cookie exchanges, holiday parties, and my favorite – the neighborhood luminary walk. Then I realized, if we aren’t doing luminaries for Christmas, why not make luminaries for Halloween instead?
 
Light up your yard this year with one of these 6 spectacular luminaries for Halloween.
 
I love the idea of adding a little bit more light while the kids are roaming around in their costumes. It looks like others have had the same idea too, because I found some very fun luminaries to make for Halloween this year. Honestly, these are probably a lot more fun than anything I would come up with on my own.
 

6 Spectacular Luminaries for Halloween

Light up your yard this year with one of these 6 spectacular luminaries for Halloween.

  1. Back-lit vintage images drawn on paper bags are a gorgeous way to update the classic white paper bags. (originally seen on the blog It’s a Love Story, which is no longer active)
  2. If T were a bit older, I would make these Fall Leaf Luminaries (Martha Stewart) by collecting leaves and having T paint over them on a paper bag. This is also perfect for kids who are afraid of anything scary.
  3. Looking for something a bit craftier? Mason Jar Luminaries  from Crafts by Amanda are more fire-resistant than paper bags, and glow so cute!
  4. Why not turn your pumpkins into luminaries? (Martha Stewart) Just drill holes into your pumpkins to make them shine in bright patterns.
  5. Melted crayon luminaries (seen at Aunt Peaches) are so colorful and fun. These are perfect for those of us who are challenged at drawing beautiful images.
  6.  Scrap Matters (no longer active) made some awesome luminaries with a printed pattern. I love the idea of being able to use the computer to create beautiful graphics instead of drawing.

My favorites are definitely the crayon luminaries. I love how colorful they are.  And while all the other luminaries above are beautiful, and perfect, and all sorts of fabulous, these just have that comfortable and fun feel that screams-well, screaming happy kid. Instead of trying to schedule luminary making during nap time, or making the Husband take over baby duty, I could get T involved.

Which of the luminaries for Halloween do you like best?
Do you have any luminary traditions where you live?

 

 

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About Leslie

Leslie is the passionate party planner in her family. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018, she was determined to find a way to continue making amazing parties for her kids that don't leave you exhausted. To do that Leslie combines the experience she learned working for a professional event planner with the reality of a busy family life to create party inspiration that the average mom can reproduce and be proud of.

Comments

  1. Aunt Peaches says

    September 14, 2010 at 2:57 pm

    I'm so tickled you featured my post 🙂 And can I just say, "screaming happy kid" is about the best compliment anyone ever paid me!

  2. Leslie says

    September 15, 2010 at 1:46 am

    Peaches – I wrote that because I could totally see my 1 year old screeching while going to town on a paper bag with a crayon. It may yet happen, I'll keep you posted!

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