Description
Create stunning Coastal Cottage Lightcatchers that bring a touch of seaside charm to your home, inviting creativity and recycling materials.
Ingredients
- Clean glass or plastic bottles
- Acrylic paint (in coastal colors: blues, greens, whites)
- Paintbrushes (various sizes)
- String or twine (for hanging)
- Clear craft sealant or mod podge
- Scissors
- Small beads or seashells (optional for decoration)
- Palette or paper plates (for paint mixing)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Bottles: Clean your bottles thoroughly and remove any labels. Dry completely.
- Paint the Base Layer: Pour acrylic paints onto a palette. Use a larger brush to apply a base layer of paint onto the exterior.
- Add Details: Once the base layer dries, switch to a smaller brush and add designs like waves or shells.
- Seal Your Lightcatcher: Apply a clear craft sealant over the painted areas once dried.
- Attach String for Hanging: Cut a length of string or twine and tie it around the neck of the bottle.
- Display Your Lightcatchers: Hang them near windows to catch sunlight and enjoy the colors.
Notes
Personalize your designs with glitter or seasonal themes. Consider hosting a crafting party for group activities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: DIY
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lightcatcher
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg