I decided to participate in this event by doing my own decor project. Well, actually I totally copied this from one of my new favorite blogs: Quinton Wench. Seriously, head over to her blog, you will love it!
Anyway, I few weeks ago Karen from Quinton Wench linked up these Pickle Jar Lanterns to A Pinteresting Link Party.
I absolutely loved them [this project was featured for the next Link Party too]. So, for the decorating event, I decided to try my hand at my own patriotic jar lanterns. I collect pretty much any jar I get, so I had plenty around.
Here's what I gathered:
1. Jars
2. Tissue paper - Red, White & Blue of course!
3. Mod Podge & Brush
First, I cut the tissue paper into smallish squares.
Then I brushed a layer of Mod Podge on the jar, and then layered the tissue paper squares all over, adding another coat on top of the paper as I went along.
That's it! Here's what I ended up with:
Add tea lights...
What I love about these is that they are so quick and easy, plus they cost me nothing because I had everything I needed already! This is a huge plus, because honestly, I'm not big on putting a lot of effort into seasonal decor (except Christmas). These would be great for table centerpieces, decorative accents, or add wire to the top and hang from trees - and they literally took me 20 minutes.
Thanks to Quinton Wench for the inspiration!
Have a great week!
These turned out great. I hope you'll link up to my Patriotic Project Parade.
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love what you did with crepe paper
ReplyDeleteI remember making these as a kid. So fun!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun project! I love how these turned out! Thanks for sharing at the Pomp Party! Pinning to our Pomp Party board!
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These are great! I might have to steal this from you! Easy least...and cute...the best!
ReplyDeleteThese are soooo super adorable and festive! I can pretty much assure you that Little Crafter and I will be making some of these for the 4th of July! Thanks for sharing at Shine on Fridays!
ReplyDeleteThese jars are seriously cute Liz, and so easy. I feel a craft project with the Things coming on. Your post has been featured at Wednesday Whatsits. Thanks so much for sharing!
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Super cute! And I love that they were inexpensive. Thats really the best craft :)
ReplyDeletePs.. Im featuring these tomorrow on my fourth of July roundup! :)