Description
Create charming Valentine’s lanterns that add warmth and love to your home. Perfect for all skill levels and customizable to reflect your unique style.
Ingredients
- Empty glass jars (mason jars work great)
- Tissue paper in various colors (red, pink, white)
- Mod Podge or glue
- Paintbrush
- LED tea light candles or small candles
- Scissors
- Twine or ribbon (optional)
- Decorative embellishments (optional)
Instructions
- Clean the glass jars thoroughly, removing any labels or residue. Dry completely.
- Cut the tissue paper into small squares or hearts using scissors.
- Using a paintbrush, apply a layer of Mod Podge or glue to a section of the jar.
- Place tissue squares on the glued area, pressing down. Overlap pieces for a layered effect.
- Continue applying glue and layering tissue until the jar is covered to your satisfaction. Seal with another layer of Mod Podge over the top.
- Insert an LED tea light or candle into the jar, ensuring it does not touch the tissue paper directly.
- Wrap twine or ribbon around the jar’s neck for a rustic touch. Add embellishments if desired.
Notes
Experiment with colors and shapes. Use these lanterns as centerpieces or gifts filled with personal notes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lantern
- 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