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DIY Halloween: Light-Up Specimen Jars

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DIY Light Up Specimen Jars

Welcome back Tribe! Get ready to add some spooky charm to your Halloween setup with a super fun and easy project: Light up Specimen Jars. Whether you’re a seasoned DIYer or just dipping your toes into the spooky crafting waters, this ghostly decoration is perfect for creating a hauntingly good atmosphere. Let’s dive in and get ready to take flight! Witches welcome!
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Materials:

Before we get started, make sure you have these materials ready to go. Links are affiliate links that support my blog—thanks for the love!

Link to the entire Materials List >> Specimen Jar Materials List
  1. Mason Jars [Link to Amazon]
  2. Creepy Crawlers [Link to Amazon]
  3. Waterproof submersible lights [Link to Amazon]
  4. Hot Glue Gun [Link to Amazon]
  5. Highlighters  -. [Link to Amazon]
  6. Scissors 
  7. Water 

Step-by-Step Tutorial:

Step 1: Assign Creepy Crawlers to Mason Jars

  • Play with the positioning of the creepy crawlers and determine which ones will go where. If you are using multiple creepy crawlers – you can use floral wire or twist ties to help secure them in the position you desire.


assemble creepy crawlers

Step 2: Hot glue light onto the top of each lid

  • Use your hot glue gun to secure 1 submersible light to the inside-top of each mason jar lid.
    • Tip: If you find yourself struggling to get the lights to stay glued to the lid- you can cut a piece of cardboard to the same shape as the mason jar lid & secure the light to the cardboard rather than the waxed mason jar lid.
secure led light to mason jar lid

Step 3: Fill Mason Jars with water

  • Fill each mason jar to the top with water.
fill the mason jars with water

Step 4: Coloring the Water

Pull the bottom cap of the highlighters off & pull out the ink tube and cut in half. You will want to use half of one highlighter per mason jar. Next, dip & squeeze the highlighter ink into the mason jar water, repeatedly, until you are satisfied with the color intensity.

cutting highlighter
coloring water

Step 5: Secure the Lids

Secure the lids with the LED lights ON & you’re done!

This project is perfect for getting the kids involved in the spooky decor traditions! Wear latex gloves if you are worried about staining your hands temporarily! Please share your specimen jars with me, I would LOVE to see how they turned out!! Happy Spooky Season Crafting!

highlighter colored water
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