Perler Bead Jack O’ Lantern Projects for Halloween
Learn how to make two perler bead jack o’ lantern projects with these cute patterns! Kids will love make either a votive holder or small box.
Spooky season is officially here, and you know what that means: it’s time to pull out the orange and black supplies and craft our way into Halloween! 🎃
I don’t know about you, but the second September rolls around, my brain flips the switch straight to pumpkins, candy, and all things creepy-cute.
This year, perler beads have totally stolen the show in my Halloween crafting sessions. My niece and I have been making little bats, ghosts, and pumpkins nonstop, but we wanted to take it a step further.
Instead of sticking with flat designs, we decided to go 3D! The result is two adorable jack o’ lantern perler projects that are as fun to make as they are to display.
First up is a jack o’ lantern votive holder. Pop a flameless tealight inside, and suddenly you’ve got a glow that feels equal parts cozy and spooky.
Then there’s the mini perler bead box, which is perfect for stashing a handful of candy corn, a tiny toy, or even just adding some playful charm to your Halloween décor.
What I love most is that these projects are simple enough to make with kids but still look impressive when they’re done. They’re festive, functional, and just plain fun – exactly what Halloween crafting should be.
So grab those perler beads, fire up the iron, and let’s make some jack o’ lantern magic together. Who’s ready to get crafty?
Box with Lid
You’ll want to make ONE side with the face (135 orange, 34 black beads) and THREE of the plain orange sides (175 beads each). For the box sides, you’ll use a total of 660 orange and 34 black beads.
The top and bottom take 324 orange and 56 green beads.
The box is very easy to assemble! The two portions of the stem are inserted together into the hole in the top of the box.
Votive Holder
These votive holders are so dang fun, and they really glow! You’re going to need (for one) 514 orange, 8 green, 87 cheddar, and 25 black beads.
It’s easiest to assemble by placing the face down on your work surface. Insert the sides and the bottom into the face. Then push the back onto the sides and bottom. It’s finished and ready for an LED candle.
I hope you enjoyed this post! Please let me know what you think in the comments, and check out these other holiday crafts:
Coffee Filter Bats • Milk Jug Skeleton • Paper Lanterns • Paper Plate Owl • Paper Pumpkins • Skull Perler Beads • Pom Pom Ghosts • Skull Bean Art • Tic Tac Toe • Zombie Slime
