With just a jar, some masking tape, and some paint, you can create a simple and stylish Halloween decoration for your home.
What You Need:
- Clean, empty jars (spaghetti sauce jars work great!)
- Masking tape
- Orange paint
- Green craft foam
- Green chenille stems (AKA pipe cleaners)
- Battery-powered tea lights
What You Do:
- Create a "face" with masking tape on your jar and paint over the entire jar with orange paint.
- Let dry completely and then remove the tape.
- Add green craft foam and chenille stems for leaves and vines.
- Place tea lights in the bottom of the jar for a glowing effect.
Things moms will like most about this project?
- It makes use of old glass jars, so there is a great lesson in recycling and reusing.
- It's appropriate for a wide range of ages, making it a great activity for a scout troop, classroom or just a group of friends.
- Minimal mess (although you can still wrap your table, chairs and kids in plastic bags!) and minimal time (minus the paint drying).
- The finished product! The results of a 4-year-old's creation look as great as an 8-year-old's.
