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Jack O’Lantern Flower Pots! An Alternative To Using a Pumpkin for Halloween!

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September 5, 2014 Carlee at Fun Learning Life 15 Comments

Check out how I created Jack O’Lantern Flower Pots! An Alternative To Using a Pumpkin for Halloween!

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I went to Home Depot the other day and saw orange self watering flower pots.

Since I was in an Autumn state of mind, I realized that these looked very similar to fake pumpkins.

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Of course I took it one step further, and the craftiness grabbed a hold of me.

I had bought a set of permanent markers the other day and as I looked at the containers I thought, “These would probably look great as Jack ‘O Lanterns.” I was right.

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This Halloween craft was really simple to make, and I pretty much freestyled the “Stencils” from seeing other scary Halloween faces.

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I also tested out artificial tea lights to see if these Jack O’Lantern Flower Pots would show up at night, and they did.  I was so excited.

Jack O'Lantern Flower Pots

In the end though, I decided to put various purple flowers into the pots to give my Jack “O Lanterns “Hair”.

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I used Mexican Heather, Coleus, and a some funky looking flowers called Celosia (they remind me of a Dr. Seuss character).

I even had a little help as well with the watering.

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Of course what is really awesome, is once Halloween is over I can simply turn them around and use them as Fall Pots.

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Have you made a similar craft before?  What are the multiple uses you found for your container?

I am so happy about the outcome of these Jack O’Lantern Flower Pots.  If you make them as well, enjoy!

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Comments

  1. Barb W. says

    September 5, 2014 at 11:55 am

    Love this clever idea! How fun! I'd probably be tempted to keep the pumpkin side facing out all year, they would simply make me smile every time I looked at them :)
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  2. Ellen Christian says

    September 5, 2014 at 12:58 pm

    Great idea! I've painted flower pots before but never thought to turn them into Jack o lanterns.
    Reply
  3. Brett says

    September 5, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    these would be GREAT for my little daisy troop to do. we could put little plants in them and donate to a senior center or where my dad lives. i love it!
    Reply
  4. LauraOinAK says

    September 5, 2014 at 2:37 pm

    I LOVE these!! Pumpkins are so expensive in Alaska that I hate to spend the money for a few days of 'enjoyment.' But, this could be for a LOT longer.
    Reply
  5. Daisy says

    September 5, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    This is so creative and festive! My little boy would love to turn one of our pumpkin containers into a flower pot.
    Reply
  6. April G says

    September 5, 2014 at 2:42 pm

    I love this idea! It's simple enough that I can do it on my limited time but super cute for the season, too! I wish I were creative! lol Thanks for sharing your creativeness! :)
    Reply
  7. Janel says

    September 5, 2014 at 3:08 pm

    This is an awesome and easy idea!! Pumpkins rot immediately if left outside here (it's still over 100!)
    Reply
  8. Tough Cookie Mommy says

    September 5, 2014 at 7:54 pm

    I really like this idea because I always worry about the kids cutting themselves carving pumpkins. These planters are really festive.
    Reply
  9. NYC Single Mom says

    September 5, 2014 at 9:48 pm

    what a brillant idea. they are much nicer and easier to decorate than pumpkins.
    Reply
  10. Grace Hodgin says

    September 7, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    These are really cute and I love things that don't decompose and I have to throw them away. How clever to use the tea lights. Love it.
    Reply
  11. Dee @ Cocktails with Mom says

    September 8, 2014 at 8:34 am

    These are cute. I may do something fun like this this year.
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  12. Nicole says

    September 8, 2014 at 11:49 am

    I was just searching for items like these on Pinterest. Thank you for sharing. I love this holiday!
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  13. Jen A says

    September 8, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    What a great idea. This would be fun for my 8 year old and so easy, plus you don't have all the gnats by your front door at Halloween time!
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  14. Coralie says

    September 8, 2014 at 2:20 pm

    This is a really cute idea. I think my kids would really enjoy making these and we can leave them out all season. Thanks!
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  15. Travel Blogger says

    September 8, 2014 at 3:17 pm

    Those are so cute and they last so much longer than the Jack O' Lanterns too.
    Reply

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