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Glowing Pumpkin Pails – Decorate for Halloween in 30 seconds by setting out these glowing pumpkin pails! I got the colorful pumpkins for one dollar! You’re going to love this quick and easy DIY Halloween decorating idea.

Glowing Pumpkin Pails
If you are looking to add something special to your indoor or outdoor Halloween decorations, this project is for you. Or, if you need a quick last-minute idea before the trick-or-treaters start showing up, do this! I love that it is colorful and not too scary for little ones. It catches everyone’s attention and, best of all, it’s extremely inexpensive to do!
Supplies:
- Plastic pumpkin pails – I got colorful ones for $1 at Walmart
- Pumpkin lights


Directions:
Watch the video to see how easy it is to quickly put together a colorful glowing scene at your house! That’s it! When the sun starts to go down, put one pumpkin light in each pail. Turn on the pumpkin lights and start the colorful Halloween show.

This fun Halloween craft has been popular year after year for a reason. People LOVE easy and quick crafts and decorations. Plus, this is a very affordable Halloween craft idea too! Don’t miss how I used the same plastic pumpkin pails to make a Tomato Cage Witch!
Tips
Consider hanging the glowing pumpkin pails from a tree or scattering them around.
Consider adding fun Halloween music as the lights blink. The music brings the pumpkins to life!
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Glowing Pumpkin Pails
Ingredients
- Plastic pumpkin pails
- Battery-operated pumpkin lights
Instructions
- Place the plastic pumpkin pails in the desired location. Consider lining them up or even hanging them!
- Place battery-operated lights inside the plastic pumpkin pails
- Consider adding music to make the pumpkins really come to life!
Does this effect still work with black pumpkin pails?
I love this DIY!