PATRIOTIC LANTERN
I recently found these cute lanterns while I was looking for something else - I felt sure I would find a use for them!
The jar itself measures about 6" and to the top of the handle about 11." They come with sand and a tea light included so they would be great for patio use as they are or decorated (sand helps weight them down). They would also be cute in trees if you lived somewhere where it is not very windy. Lots of uses for them. They came in a box of 3 for $10. After I came home with them I looked online and the least expensive I could find (exact same ones) was $21.99!
I moseyed over to the Graphic's Fairy and found this adorable girl graphic. You will note that I flipped a couple of the images - if you don't have a draw program where you can do this all of you Windows users can just paste the image into Microsoft Paint (comes will Windows) and flip the image. I did this because I am going to put two of these on my entry table when I decorate for the 4th of July and I think they would look better if one if flipped. Personal preference. I printed these out on waterslide decal paper.
Follow the directions from the manufacture of the decal paper and then for ease of placement cut around your image before putting into the water and sliding onto your lantern. I always print a full sheet so I don't waste the paper. Then just cut out and spray the image as needed.
So simple after adding the graphic to the lantern and pouring in the sand I just added some star garland and some bakers twine. I tried a red votive instead of the white tea light that came with the lantern but think I like the tea light better.
I think I like this best - this is a gift and I am keeping the other two for myself - what a great gift for $3.33 since for the rest of the project I used items I hand on hand.
Resource
Mason Jar & Tea Light Set, Big Lots or online
Bakers Twine, Hobby Lobby
Star Garland, Craft stores and $ store
Waterslide decal Amazon Bel Decal Waterslide Inkjet Paper Clear 5 Sheets per package
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ADORABLE !!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you anonymous - I think it turned out cute and tomorrow is the Steel Magnolias support group and they have a little drawing each time and Jerri and I take turns providing a little something and it's my turn tomorrow night. Thank you again.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea and tutorial! What did you use for the sand?
ReplyDeleteThe sand that came with the lantern.
ReplyDeleteAdorable, love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Monika - a very easy project with a nice outcome. Appreciate your comment. Joy
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute project! I love the waterslide decal idea. I'm going to have to buy some of that and try it myself. The Graphics Fairy just featured you, and I just had to come check out your blog!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your comment. Do try the waterslide decals, so many uses for them. The can be a little tricky so don't be discouraged if you ruin the first one - I did! Once you get the hang of it that won't happen again. Good luck and thank you for stopping by. jj
DeleteI love this! What a fabulous idea, Jojo. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, I love getting feedback. These are fun and oh so simple. Thank you for stopping by. jj
DeleteThese are so cute.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary for your nice comment. I was so thrilled to find these jars at such a great price & it included the sand! The waterslide decals are so useful for so many things and once you do one or two they are very easy. Thank you for stopping by. j.
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