Start with a glass jar and gauze to make this fun Mummy Jar Candle Craft!
We love this fun Halloween craft! Starting with a Mason jar (or any empty jar from your kitchen) you can create your own mummy using gauze from the first aid section of your store.
We complete the look by adding googly eyes and lighting from within using a battery operated tea light candle.
Hooray! Hotel Transylvania 2 is finally in theaters! It seems like we have been waiting a looooong time for this one, so we’re excited it’s finally here. All of our favorite characters are back with a brand new story.
The hotel is now welcoming human guests (a reverse of the previous monster-only policy), but Dracula is worried that Dennis, his half-human/half-vampire grandson, isn’t showing signs of being a vampire. So – he decides to put him through his own monster-style boot camp.
I love that Hotel Transylvania 2 is chock-full of familiar voices including Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kevin James, Fran Drescher, Steve Buscemi, Molly Shannon, David Spade and more. One of these super fun characters is CeeLo Green as Murray the Mummy. In his honor, we have a fun Mummy Jar Candle DIY project that’s perfect for decorating your house throughout the Halloween season. It’s easy to make and your kids can make it themselves with a bit of guidance from you.
Mummy Jar Candle DIY
Supplies Needed:
Glass jar
Rolled gauze
Mod Podge
Paintbrush
Wiggly eyes
Craft glue
Battery-operated candle
Directions:
Unroll the gauze and cut into strips about 20″ long. Pull and stretch the gauze to give it a distressed look.
Using the paint brush, coat the jar with a layer of Mod Podge.
Wrap the jar with strips of gauze, reapplying Mod Podge as needed to make it stick.
Once wrapped, you can coat with another layer of Mod Podge for “staying power”, but I left mine as-is.
Attach wiggly eyes to jar using craft glue. (I think it looks cutest with the biggest eyes possible.)
Place a battery-operated candle in your jar.
Easy, right? You can use any types of jars to make different sizes and shapes of mummies. The mummy above was made with an empty peanut butter jar, which gave it a nice, stocky shape – very similar to Murray the Mummy from the movie!
You can find lots more Hotel Transylvania 2 fun from Fandango Family. There are lots of photos, a character guide, a quiz and more.
Want even MORE mummy-inspired fun? Check out our easy recipe for Pizza Mummies!
Yona Williams says
I saw the trailer and I thought it was something that my nephew and I would enjoy watching together.
Nehemiah Reese says
Super cute
Carrie Conrad says
I can’t wait! My 6 year old seen it with Grandma and that is all she can talk about. I am going to try get the hubby to go see it on date night! Wish me Luck! 😉
Heather Hurst says
Looks like a cute movie! I really want to see The Martian too.
Amy Tolley says
we want to see transylvania 2 and jurassic park….
Terra Heck says
I’m really excited to see The Intern. Thanks.
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Birdiebee says
I would love to see The Martian with Matt Damon.
Jennifer Reed says
I think Hotel Transylvania 2 looks like a great family movie to go see. We love Adam Sandler too.
rose romagna says
Grandson can’t wait!!!
Ellie Wright says
We loved the first movie so my boys and I are excited to see this one.
Laura Royal says
I’m excited to see it b/c I know the whole family will love it!
Denise S says
My kids are excited to see the Goosebumps movie on Halloween.
Tina Demarco says
cuz i loved the 1st one n so did my kids!
sandra davis says
I have been it advertised on tv and it looks so cute and I am anxious for my family to see the movie.
Julie says
I like the werewolf guy!