The Martha Stewart Show

Autumn Luminarias

The Martha Stewart Show

Martha chats about the Halloween Workshop, and shows you how to make beautiful autumn luminarias.

Autumn Leaf Luminarias

These luminarias are perfect for lighting the way to your front porch, on Halloween or for any fall party.

Tools and Materials
Fallen leaves

Colored paper treat bags, matte-colored SOS in Sunbrite size No. 6, and Orange size No. 4, $10.10 to $11.19 per 100, from Paper Mart

Acrylic paint (in colors that contrast with bags)

2-ounce misting bottle (176062), $1.29, from The Container Store

Autumn Luminarias How-To:
1. Collect fallen leaves, and arrange them on top of colored-paper treat bags.

2. Put 1 teaspoon acrylic paint (choose colors that contrast with bags) in a 2- to 3-ounce misting bottle. Fill halfway with water and shake to mix. Mist bags and leaves. Let dry 20 minutes. Remove leaves. Repeat on other side. Fill bottom of each bag with sand.

3. Illuminate: For safety reasons, use either glass holders that are three times as tall as candles or substitute battery-operated lights.

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Autumn Luminarias

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