Light Up the Night Glitter Jar
Take those mason jars you've been saving for the perfect craft project and add some glitter to them! This Light Up the Night Glitter Jar is the perfect project for an easy candle holder. Grab some decoupage, paint, and an assortment of glitter and you'll be well on your way to creating the perfect candle display. The finished jar makes the perfect glitzy centerpiece for your holiday dinners, or you can put it off to the side and have it cast a shimmery glow on the room.
Materials:
- Tulip® Fashion Glitter® - Gold and Silver
- Tulip® 3D Fashion Paint Value Packs and Sets
- Collage Pauge Instant Decoupage™
- Scissors
- Tape
- Tea light candles
- Canning/mason jar(s)
- Glass votive(s)
- Disposable brush
Instructions:
- Print out pattern, trim around pattern and tape to inside of jar to use as a guide.
- Paint dots of dimensional paint, following pattern to create a snowflake design. Keep jar lying down with painted side facing up until paint is dry.
- Brush Collage Pauge on the inside of jar. Pour in glitter while inside of jar is still wet. Let dry. Pour out excess glitter.
- Place glass votive inside jar. Add tea light to complete.
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momsoncrafts
Dec 14, 2013
Mason jars?!? I have a huge stash. Making these together would be a family blast!
qtlilmisfitdoll 91 43475
Dec 14, 2013
Upcycled mason jar projects are fun! The many great project ideas for this and this is one! Going to put it on my to do list!
dmhanchur 9557756
Dec 14, 2013
These are so much fun to make. They take no time all to mkae and they look lovely however you design them!!
dawnbon
Dec 13, 2013
These are perfect candle holders for both inside and outside during the holidays! Love it.
jhobble2 6924524
Dec 13, 2013
Would be great for a project for our church kids! Always looking for ideas for them to make.
hmartin 5789815
Dec 13, 2013
These are gorgeous DIY accents for the table or living room when family comes over, the great part is that you can make different designs for different times of the year and have a collection of inexpensive decorations for your home!
ruthechidley 94193 94
Dec 13, 2013
These would make a great addition to a Christmas mantle or centerpiece for a table.
mbrentp 0069416
Dec 12, 2013
Great idea to tape the pattern inside, now why didn't I think of that. Will do this with my Grand Kids next time we are together.
bporter795 3875414
Dec 12, 2013
beautiful jars, perfect for the holidays, and a great project for my kids...
melissahamlin 5597 756
Dec 12, 2013
These are so neat! You could do so many different patters on them!
thefrenchsfarm 070 2181
Dec 11, 2013
Cool looking. Is it fire safe. And tricky lighting the tea light down in the jar. Might want to put sand or something else in first.
yarning4asmile on Ravelry
Dec 11, 2013
wow sparkles... I love sparkles esp this time of the year :)
lorahelms 9515088
Dec 11, 2013
These would be perfect to make with children so they can gift them to their parents and the parents would be so happy to receive them! I can't wait to start on them.
beanybeanie 613324 4
Dec 11, 2013
These look really easy and fun to make. Would love to make with my granddaughter who absolutely loves to make crafts.
chanyebon 7064061
Dec 11, 2013
I love mason jars for many things besides canning foods. Great used as candles, food gifts, storage, etc.... Using them to decorate for the holidays is a great idea, too.
thecarlady 2255769
Dec 10, 2013
I usually use my mason jars for jams and jellies but I wonder if this could be done with thick bar glasses or juice glasses. I can usually find them for next to nothing at garage sales, flea markets, and second-hand shops.
V2
Dec 10, 2013
What a great thing to do with the grandkids! And winning the contest would provide more fun things for us to do together!
daniellebridges 32 95994
Dec 10, 2013
This would make great table decorations for a wedding or party. I think the technique would make great wine glasses too!
barbwiggins101 087 5716
Dec 10, 2013
Another easy gift for the hostess or just to light up your home! I Love To Create! How perfectly does that describe me. I would love to win supplies so I can create all year!!
cinamac117 2871153
Dec 10, 2013
Would love to get back into painting. Have been away from it for a while.
Runeshadow
Dec 10, 2013
What a lovely project -- one I can do with my school-aged grandchildren!! Thank you!
fialakay 5671030
Dec 10, 2013
Simply gorgeous! Rivals some jars I have seen in retail stores that are not as beautiful as this one!
amberbourland 2862 672
Dec 10, 2013
This looks like such an easy way to create some holiday spirit. Who doesn't love candles?
zanapizzalady 6408 983
Dec 10, 2013
I have never done anything like this before but it looks like fun and it is so pretty. I have become disabled this year and have not been able to work since February and have time to do crafts now. I love looking for crafts that I have never done.
halona
Dec 10, 2013
Years ago I made holiday themed candle holders with my daughter using mason jars and red/green tissue paper! This was something that we were able to do together that brought us even closer. Until this day I set them out during the holidays. It is truly an experience I will NEVER forget!
ametcalf 7731602
Dec 10, 2013
Such a wonderful idea - I'd use it all year long, it's so stunning.
allatti2d 0113179
Dec 10, 2013
As always, I enjoy reading the comments. :) I would like to see pictures of this in action - a candle glowing through the jar. I'm also all about safety, and would hope that the crafts used are safe to use with the flame. Otherwise this is a cute idea, something I'd enjoy playing around with creatively!
macaskillbarbara 2 542091
Dec 10, 2013
I love this project and will definitely be making it! I am a glitter addict so this is right up my alley!
suzanneoffner 4990 214
Dec 10, 2013
Cute, I'm not generally into glitter, but it works for Christmas.
christinafreshour 4646099
Dec 10, 2013
I was also thinking of other designs to keep them out yearly or even seasonally. Hearts and stars jumped out at me immediately. Can't wait to try this.
kdsavon 6478595
Dec 09, 2013
What a great and easy craft. My grandchildren will love making this!!!!
ctsheehy 5454627
Dec 08, 2013
I'm an unrepentant '70s Glitter Chick, so am already thinking of ways to keep these out all year... hmmm, what motifs can we use besides obvious snowflakes - Stars, maybe?
catskinner45 27610 35
Dec 07, 2013
This would be a great project to share with my daughter-in-law. She loves candles and likes to make things glittery...
teresa164 1378645
Dec 02, 2013
I was looking for something my granddaughter could help me with, we will have to try these.
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