The children were asked to take a piece of double sided tape and stick it around an empty glass jar in a spiral motion. Once the backing tape was removed, it left a sticky surface for the children to attach the leaves to the jar. Once they had squeezed on as many leaves as they felt happy with, the adults added the wired twine. I think it may be called Bindwire and used by florists. I found some here from oasisfloral.co.uk. The adults twisted the twine to create a handle for the lantern.
The children loved making the lanterns and took them home at the end of the day. I think they look very appealing once they have a candle glowing inside.
What you will need:
Clean, empty glass jar
Wired kraft paper twine or Bindwire
Double sided tape
Tea light candles
Magoo and I added some Hydrangea petals to our jar once we were home. In the Autumn the Hydrangeas in our garden turn a beautiful maroon shade. we couldn't resist adding them in amongst the leaves.
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12 comments:
Really pretty lanterns - they look beautiful lit up :)
A lovely idea and one I'm pinning to use here with the children next autumn. I wonder if coating the jars with a layer of PVA glue would work too? I', going to give it a go! Thank you for sharing with me on #Trash2Treasure
Oh this is a lovely idea - obvs I am LOVING the use of hydrangea petals! I'll try this with Kit and Ozzy at the weekend - thank you for sharing and the inspiration!
This is so simple and the results lovely. Popping by VERY late from #HDYGG
Beautiful. I love lanterns and making a leaf lantern is so pretty.
Thanks for sharing #LetKidsbeKids
So pretty. It gives a lovely effect and seems like it would be relatively easy to do too. #letkidsbekids
This is such a lovely project. It feels very warm. I love the colours on the lantern. I have pinned this. Hope that's okay with you. x
Thank you for all your lovely comments!
Yes, you're more than welcome to pin this project Ethan.n.Evelyn :)
These are just beautiful, what a clever idea. I love how using different colours of leaves changes the light effect all around the lantern. We'll be having a go at these over half term! Thanks for linking up with #NaturallyCrafty :)
These are lovely, and so simple to make as well!
Lovely idea thankyou so much for sharing at wwww.simpleparenting.co.uk #naturallycrafty
Just lovely thankyou for linking to www.simpleparenting.co.uk #naturallycrafty
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