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Paper Halloween Luminaries

Author by Amanda Davis on October 9, 2020 Updated on October 29, 2022

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Easily create these paper Halloween luminaries with some crayons or colored pencils and some paper!
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By day they are colorful shelf or window decorations, but by night they are paper Halloween luminaries!
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Halloween decorations don’t have to be difficult, and kids love to join in the fun. By day they are colorful shelf or window decorations, but by night they are spooky paper Halloween luminaries!

Paper luminaries made into monsters for Halloween

 

Why we love this craft

Cute huh?! These paper luminaries are one of the simplest of the easy crafts for kids on this blog. All you have to do is print out my drawings, color them in, and tape them into a cylinder. And seriously, I won’t tell if you decide to pick up the crayons or colored pencils and color along with the kids!

Your kids may love making these fun twirling paper monsters as well! Hang them up and watch them twirl in the wind.

Halloween paper luminaries

Of course, if the kids (or you) prefer, you can draw your own designs too! If you decide to do that with your paper luminaries, be sure to use a black marker for the main design. As you can see from the animation above, the color from the crayons is lost when the lights go off. The only crayon color still visible is red.

Colored paper luminaries drawn into monsters

During the day these paper Halloween designs are all colorful and cute, but by night they light up the place! So as I said, these printable luminaries are pretty simple really. And it’s a great way to spend an hour or so coloring and creating.

Print color, trim and tape!

How To Make Paper Halloween Luminaries

Find the full printable instructions and supply list at the end of this post.

  1. Print each pattern on white paper.
  2. Color in with crayons or colored pencils.
  3. Roll paper into cylinder and tape closed.
  4. Turn on tea light and place inside glass jar.
  5. Place paper luminary over the jar.
  6. Turn out the lights!

TIP: If you draw your own designs, use an 8.5″ x 11″ sheet of printer paper placed horizontally. Draw your design in the center. Remember you will roll the paper into a cylinder and if your design is too wide the whole thing won’t be seen at the front of your luminary.

Halloween Luminaries, monsters, bats, and pumpkin faces!
I hope you have fun with this project!

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By day they are colorful shelf or window decorations, but by night they are paper Halloween luminaries!
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Paper Halloween Luminaries

Easily create these paper Halloween luminaries with some crayons or colored pencils and some paper!
Age Group: Adult Crafts, Kids Crafts
Project Type: Halloween
Author: Amanda Formaro

Supplies

For each luminary:

  • Sheet of 8.5" x 11" white paper
  • Crayons or colored pencils
  • Clear tape
  • Battery operated tea lights
  • Glass jars
  • Black Sharpie optional - if drawing your own designs
  • Paper Halloween Luminary Patterns

Instructions

  • Print each pattern on white paper.
  • Color in with crayons or pencils.
  • Roll paper into cylinder and tape closed.
  • Turn on tea light and place inside glass jar.
  • Place paper luminary over the jar.
  • Turn out the lights!

Expert Tips & FAQs

If you draw your own designs, use an 8.5" x 11" sheet of printer paper placed horizontally. Draw your design in the center. Remember you will roll the paper into a cylinder and if your design is too wide the whole thing won't be seen at the front of your luminary.

This post was originally published here on August 29, 2017

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Amanda Davis is the crafty, entrepreneurial mother of four children. She loves to bake, cook, make kid's crafts and create decorative items for her home. She is a crafting expert and guru in the kitchen and has appeared online and in print publications many times over the years.
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Filed Under: Easy Crafts for Kids, Free Printables, Halloween Crafts, Luminary Crafts Tagged With: boys, jack o lantern, luminaries, Monster Crafts, paper, pumpkin

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  1. Deb says

    September 24, 2017 at 7:48 pm

    My 5 yr old grandson had fun this weekend making these luminaries. Thank you for sharing the patterns and instructions. WE colored them together. He was delighted to show his parents what he made.

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      September 27, 2017 at 11:23 am

      How fun! I’m so glad he had a fun time making these :) Thanks for sharing, Deb!

      Reply
  2. Nina Lewis says

    September 22, 2017 at 4:08 pm

    These are so cute!! I’m going to make them with my grandkids at our Halloween party! Thanks so much for sharing all of your creativity!

    Reply
  3. Diego Lopes says

    September 12, 2017 at 6:54 am

    Lovely! These Halloween lights are awesome, they’re easy to make and they look great.

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      September 13, 2017 at 10:00 am

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
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