Use Recycled Jars And Tissue Paper To Create Festive Lanterns!

There is nothing that quite compares to the results of simply applying tissue paper shapes to recycled jars with some glue! I have made many versions of this craft over the years, and I think this one is my all-time favorite, as it is just so happy! Speaking of happy we are now in the happiest month on the Jewish calendar, and the holiday of Purim is quickly approaching, so why not whip up some of these candle jars, or vases or you name it, now? Get yourself a nice selection of tissue paper, and enjoy. And if you find yourself requesting recycled jars from neighbors in order to craft to your heart’s content, well you can find comfort in the fact that I have certainly done just that! Because quite simply a large number of these jars running down the center of your table would be fabulous! Okay, lets learn the very simple instructions for whipping up these beauties, shall we?

You’ll Need:

• tissue paper
• mod podge or a mix of half water half white glue
• flower or scalloped circle punches, in a few sizes, including tiny ones too!
• a large paint brush

How To:

Punch several layers of tissue paper at one time for the best results when punching the desired shapes. If you don’t have any punches, of course good old scissors certainly can do the trick! Apply a little mod podge to your jar with a brush and carefully place the tissue paper shapes on the mod podge. Smooth very carefully with fingers and after all the shapes are in place, brush another coat of mod podge on top, again working very carefully so as not to tear the tissue paper. Set aside to dry and enjoy. And of course, these little jars would be adorable vases to hold wild flowers or greenery, so make a bunch!

While one can of course place tea lights within these jars, floating candles are even more lovely! Enjoy!