How to:
It's possible to make a luminary from any kind of heavy, metal can, but use a smooth one to allow you to do more with the design. In addition, select a paper-wrapped container, so that the imprinting found on some metal cans will not detract from your work.
The luminary is made by tapping holes into the sides of the can with a hammer and nail. If you wish, plan a design with paper and pencil, and follow it as you make the lantern. It's also possible to create the luminary as you go by just piercing it along the edges and making simple patterns.

• To start, rinse the empty food can and remove the paper label. If there are any sharp edges left on the inside, hammer them flat.
• Fill the can with cold water, leaving at least 1.5" to 2" of space at the top. Place it in the freezer. Allowing room at the top is necessary, because the water will expand as it freezes. This can cause the bottom to bulge, making it unusable as a luminary. Leave the can in the freezer until it's solid.
• Remove the can, and use rubber bands to hold the plan in place or tape your drawing to the container.
• Place it on some form of cushioning such as an old throw rug or pillow.
• Use the hammer and nail to tap holes into the can and ice. Simply follow the lines, leaving spaces between the holes. Or, if you wish, make up the design as you go.
• When finished, allow the ice to melt and empty the can.
• Place a votive candle in the bottom, and have an adult help light it. Never use candles without adult supervision.

1. Cut off the top off the milk carton just below the place where it starts to fold in to form the spout.  You will need the bottom part for the project.  Cover the carton with yellow paper cut to fit, and tape it in place.
2. Cut a piece of brown paper to cover the yellow paper. Hold it in place
   over the yellow paper and draw a front door and several windows.  remove the brown paper and cut the door and windows on three sides so that they open and shut.  Tape the brown paper back in place over the yellow paper.
3. Cut nine long strands of yarn in one or more colors to make the handle. Punch two holes on opposite sides of the carton and tie the strings through one of the holes.  Braid the strands together to make a strong handle for your treat carrier.   Then knot the ends through the hole on the other side of the carton.
4. Open all your doors and windows and put a Halloween sticker inside each.  Use a black marker to add details to the outside of your house.   You may even want to put a ghost sticker or two on the outside to give it that haunted look.  Cut a roof from the black paper to glue on the front of the house.

You can draw your own spooky ideas for Halloween characters in your house instead of using Halloween stickers.

• Orange paper table cloth
• Colored Markers
• Stickers
• Halloween pictures

Take an orange paper tablecloth and draw on various Halloween ghosts, goblins, pumpkins, black cats, etc. Stick on Halloween stickers and glue on any pictures you can find that are related to Halloween.

• Black and white tempera paint
• 3 cups for mixing paint
• Paintbrush
• Assorted-size cereal boxes
• 2 sponges
• Thick black permanent marker

1. Mix paints to make a light gray, medium gray, and dark gray.
2. Paint boxes with two to three coats of medium gray. Let dry.
3. Use the sponges to dab on the light and dark gray paint to give gravestones a mottled look. Let dry.
4. Write names and dates with marker. Such as: Dracula died here 1768-1842, etc.

HINT: Find some sand or rocks and place inside boxes to keep them from blowing over. Stand them in mounds of dirt or sand.

• Orange construction paper
• Black construction paper

Cut orange and black strips of paper, 4" long long and 1/2" wide.
Form a circle with the black strip and glue or staple the ends together. Take an orange strip and loop it through first black circle. Glue or staple the ends together. Continue on in this way, alternating between black and orange strips until the chain is as long as you'd like it. Hang the chain in a doorway, in the window, or anywhere else you can think of. You can even make a necklace by cutting the strips into smaller pieces.

• Scissors
• Glue or tape
• Writing utensil
• Poster board or a lightweight cardboard box
• Yarn or string
• Paint, different colors
• a Halloween mind

1. For the wreath base, cut out a large doughnut shape from the poster board and paint it.
2. Draw and cut out shapes of Halloween creatures, witches hats, ghost, pumpkins, goblins, and anything else.
3. Paint your shapes the colors you wish.
4. When dry, glue them to the wreath any way you wish.
5. Attach yarn to the back of the wreath in a looped shape so you can hang it up!