Frosted Jar Tea Light Lanterns

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I’ve been making over my deck, little by little.  I’ve been sprucing it up with paint, color, and flowers. Take a look at my easy plastic chair makeover.  While sitting there the other night enjoying a peaceful evening I thought my little yellow table needed something.  As the sun set I knew that little something had to provide some light.

Back in the house I went through my craft stash and pulled out 4 jars; one from marinara sauce, and 3 spice jars.  I save almost all my jars…I might have a slight obsession with them :) But they do come in handy!

I cleaned up the jars and took the labels off.  The easiest way I’ve found to take off sticky labels is to put the jar in a glass bowl (or the sink depending on the size) and pour boiling water over the top.  Let it soak for a bit then peel off the label.  If there is still residue Goo Gone always does the trick.

Once clean I got out my other supplies

 

• Martha Stewart Frost Translucent Glass Paint (affiliate link)
• Sponge Brush
• Twine
• Tea Lights

I propped up the jar on my fingers and painted the outside.  Spread a very thin coat, you will have some streaks but they will dry almost smooth.  A few streaks may remain but mine are not very noticeable.

I let the jars dry then wrapped some blue and white bakers twine around the tops.

I love how these look on a simple silver tray on my yellow table.  They added just the right amount of soft light and ambiance on my deck yesterday evening.

How do you decorate your outdoor space?

 

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