Most of you know that I’m married to a fire chief. This means that I’m a stickler for not only safety (especially on holidays) but super cautious when it comes to fire. I love luminaries & the fun feel they give when decorating. But I get really nervous when it comes to sticking that tea light in there & lighting it. I worry about it getting kicked over, or a costume brushing against it & catching fire or the wind blowing it over. Sooooooo- I decided to use some of the fun paints & products I have been given through some past campaigns & create some safer luminaries for Halloween decorating.
No Flame Halloween Luminaries
These were really easy. I just re-purposed some spaghetti jars I had saved & first painted them with some Plaid Glow in the Dark Acrylic Paints. I used #20485 Yellow, #20484 Orange & #20486 Green. Dabbed on several coats & waited for it to dry. Then I added Plaid Glo-Away Glow-in-the-Dark Gel in a thick layer & let dry. I decided to let them look a little weathered & rubbed for a spookier vibe – instead of completely coating them. Then I just left them sitting on the counter under the under-cabinet lights all day. When we went to bed- there they were- glowing like they should. So if you are leaving these on your porch- the sun should charge them with more than enough light to keep them going all Halloween long.
This was a simple project that the kids loved helping me with.
This post is not sponsored- I just wanted to use some of these fun products I was given in the past for more seasonal projects.
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Danelle says
What a great idea! I always get nervous about the flames too. I try to find those battery operated tea lights if I can.
BruCrew Life says
Love these!! That’s a great idea using the no flame luminaries!!
Kim @ Exquisitely Unremarkable says
These are adorable! I love the glow in the dark aspect! I just posted about flameless candles, as well. Fire makes me nervous…especially around kids!
ShannonSews says
Great idea! I’ve never used them but I’m in love with glow in the dark paints!!
Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says
FUN! My boys would get a kick out of these! Thanks so much for linking up at Get Your DIY On! Hope to see you on Sunday at 7 pm EST to link up your spooky outdoor decor!!
~Abby =)
Chelsea Day says
Love it! If you haven’t linked up yet, come share your project on Teach Me Tuesday: http://www.somedayilllearn.com/2013/10/21/teach-tuesday-38/