Valentine's Day Lantern

Sponge paint a mason jar, decorate, and add string lights to create a festive Valentine's Day Lantern you can display!

Ages: 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up, Adult

CIY Staff

Supplies/Tools Directions Staff Tips

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! ...

Construction Paper
Battery Operated String Lights
Clear Tape
Disposable Plate(s)
Mason Jar(s)
Parchment Paper
Pencil(s)
Sponge Tip Brush
Twine or Ribbon

Steps

Step 1

To create a resist, start by drawing a heart on construction paper with a No. 2 pencil, then cut it out with scissors.
Step 2

Tape the paper heart to the outside of a mason jar.
Step 3

Using a sponge or sponge-tip brush, coat the outside of the mason jar in paint that’s on a disposable plate. Let dry 1–2 hours.
Step 4

When dry, peel away the heart to reveal the paint resist.
Step 5

To create a frosted effect, roll a piece of parchment paper and place it inside the mason jar. Use your fingers to fit it to the inside of your jar.
Step 6

Fill mason jar with battery-operated string lights.
Step 7

Add twine or ribbon around the rim of your jar and display!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

For extra sparkle, use Washable Glitter or Metallic Paint.
You can also fill the mason jar with other items, including your favorite sweet treats or Valentine's Day messages!
If your parchment paper starts to curl at the edges, tape the seam together where the edges meet.

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