Dollar Store Hanging Jack-O’-Lantern

Boo! I was petrified my “Dollar Store Hanging Jack-O’-Lantern” wouldn’t work. I actually almost gave up before I even started 😖. Sometimes that self doubt comes rolling in like a dark Halloween fog and makes us feel weird, ya know? Well, I’m happy to say I just kept going forward, and that I fought off the black haze 💪🏻, and am very excited to share this cute hanging pumpkin light idea for your porch…or anywhere you have a hook to hang it from!

It all started at the dollar store when my kids and I went there to pick up the supplies for my “Dollar Store Fall Ombre Wreath“. If you missed the gorgeous wreath, just click on that blue link. ☝🏻

I wanted you all to have 2 cute DIY Fall decorating ideas this year…one focusing on more “Fall” decor which is that wreath, and the other a little more whimsical with some Halloween flare, and here it is. A little something for everyone.

What’s so cute about this simple idea is that when you put the 2 dollar store hanging baskets together on top of one another, it actually has the shape of a real pumpkin. Who knew??? In addition, the chain on top acts as the green stem. Finally, the cute little glass jack-o’-lantern votive candle holder represents the face. It only cost me $4 because I had the spray paint.

If you want to make one, here’s what you will need:

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SUPPLIES NEEDED TO MAKE DOLLAR STORE HANGING JACK-O’-LANTERN :

2 dollar store hanging baskets

1 dollar store glass pumpkin candle holder

1 dollar store pack of battery operated votive candles

green & orange spray paint

thin wire & wire cutters/scissors (both also at dollar store)

HOW TO ASSEMBLE DOLLAR STORE HANGING JACK-O’-LANTERN:

Start by detaching the chains and spray painting each basket orange. It took 2 coats and will use almost an entire can believe it or not. Don’t forget to allow your coats to dry thoroughly before turning it over to finish.

After everything is painted and dry, attach one basket to the other with wire (see photo). Don’t forget to put the candle inside before sealing it up! You don’t need to worry about adding the actual battery votive candle until it is sealed because there is plenty of room to stick your hand in there to fill it.

The photos show exactly what I did by twisting the wire like a twisty tie on every spindle. You can also cut off any excess wire and wrap it around so no one gets scratched.

Lastly, attach the green chain to the top so it hangs evenly, and boo! Wouldn’t these look so cute lined up along a driveway, or sidewalk on Halloween hanging off of large metal hooks that stick into the ground 🤔?

Happy Fall & Happy Halloween!

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