I am rather proud of myself with these little babies. Don't they look pretty magical hanging in my tree? I made them myself in about 5 minutes while also getting ready for a BBQ!
OK five minutes doesn't count how long it took me to soak'n'scrape the labels off the jam jars. Ugh. But we won't go there.
I had the idea for making these when I was thinking up stuff to decorate our backyard for my 40th I had seen some fancy glass tree lanterns for lots of dosh in a catalogue, and was thinking about whether to splash out, when this idea came to me. I had no idea if it would work til I did it. And I have to say, I think they turned out really nice. I'll be making more.
EQUIPMENT
Glass Jars (any kind, baby food jars would also work great)
Thin Wire (available from $2 shops)
Tealight candles
Coloured cellophane or Duraseal
To light: you'll need a long lighter or matches
- Cut one length of wire and circle it around the neck of the jar, twist the ends together to secure it.
- Cut a another length of wire and loop it under the neck-wire; bend and twist it to form a handle. Loop under the wire on the other side of the jar, bend back and twist to secure it.
- Cut a length of coloured cellophane or Duraseal and cover the jar on the outside. Place the tealight candle inside.
...and the kids love them ♥
{They also look pretty amazing all different colours, grouped together on a table}
12 comments:
nicely done... I have seen these before, BUT it does not take away from the fact that you did this all on your own with out googling "homemade lanterns"
I love them! They look so pretty hanging. Might have to make a few of these...Lord knows I have enough baby food jars!
Wow they look so awesome! I'm so stealing this idea.
What a great idea - look so cool. I think I might steal your idea too!
This is BRILLIANT! I love it!
Well, I'm impressed, Simoney! They look beautiful.
And regarding your comment on my blog ... I'm so happy to hear I wasn't the only nerd growing up! I bet you have a beautiful smile! Okay, well, I might be brave enough to email you my nerd picture (deep breath!). I take comfort in the fact that I won't be able to hear you laughing over cyberspace! ;0)
They look fabulous! Well done you!
They look lovely Simone, what a clever lass.
Those are gorgeous. Well done! Found you through the new Obnoxious SAHM site :) You have a lovely blog. I'm from South Africa but currently living in the States. I hear NZ is fab if not always sunny.
coolness
Here's a tip, use baking soda to help remove lables off jam jars-it removes that sticky residue left behind too...most of the time. Just sprinkle it on after soaking the jars in hot water and rub off the lables.
THANKYOU Anonymous! Great tip!
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