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Halloween Luminaries

Make Halloween luminaries with mason jars and permanent vinyl using a haunted village SVG for Cricut cutting machines.
Active Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Keyword: Cricut
Yield: 1 Luminary
Cost: $2.00

Equipment

  • Cricut Joy
  • Weeding tools

Materials

  • Cricut Joy Smart Vinyl Permanent in Black
  • Cricut Joy Transfer Tape
  • 16 oz Glass Jars
  • Tissue Paper
  • Battery-Operated Candles
  • Haunted Mansion SVGs

Instructions

  • Upload the Halloween Luminaries in to Design Space.
  • Click "Make It" to immediately cut the houses or click "Customize" to edit the design.
  • Once you are ready to cut, click "Make It."
  • Choose "Without Mat" on the next screen.
  • Cut the Smart Vinyl to the length indicated in Design Space on the next screen.
  • Ensure the Cricut Joy is on and click "Continue" on the bottom right.
  • Design Space will connect to your machine.
  • Choose Smart Vinyl Permanent as the material.
  • Load the vinyl into the Joy when prompted and click GO.
  • When the Joy is finished cutting, unload the design and weed it.
  • Once weeded, place transfer tape over the design.
  • Cut small slits through the tape and the backing.
  • Remove the house from the white backing onto the tape.
  • Place the house on the jar. Start in the middle and slowly work your way around and out, removing any air bubbles or folds as you peel the transfer tape off.
  • Add tissue paper and a candle inside the jar if desired.