only ONE MORE WEEK till the 4th?! it got here so fast this year. as everyone is gathering together and hostesses assemble their parties, mason jars are coming out of the woodwork. if they arent, they SHOULD be. no matter the material, there so many different diy things to make. why mason jars are so amazing - any way you use them they are so freaking cute! stay tuned. every day this week i will have a different way to use and reuse these awesome jars with some amazingly clever ideas.
using my two favorite things, mason jars and candles, here is a clever idea followed by the how tos. read on.
mason jars with floating candles
needs:raffia ribbon or twine
mason jarssmall candles (tea light candles float just as good and are CHEAP. just take them out of their metal holders and fold over the wick so it wont fall through)
food coloring - the option
wrap your choice of string several times around the top and then in a bow
add water and candle.
change the candle color OR add a drop of food coloring to give it a personalized look.
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| celebrate independence day with a red and blue with white candle. |
i loooove a blue and brown color scheme!
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| to get this look add about a half of a drop of blue dye. |
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| <3 it! |
wow. this is great, kristy!
ReplyDeleteThanks Vivian! Isn't it pretty?!?!! And there are so many different ways to change it up and make it work for you! Plus super fun and easy!
ReplyDeleteAnother one that is a good idea that my friend did for her wedding is put wedding pictures in a mason jar and fill it with oil to make them look antiquey and then close them with a lid.
ReplyDeleteOmg, I LOVE that idea!! I bet you got loads of clever ideas from your wedding attendance this year ;)
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