So halloween is just right around the corner and I haven't any halloween decorations around. What is wrong with me? So now I'm on a hunt for easy peasy DIY decor. I search and surf the net and I run upon this little cute decoration that looks easy enough to make. I originally saw this cute picture on Lauren Conrad's website http://www.laurenconrad.com/post/tuesday-ten-eat-drink-and-be-scary-halloween-fall-party-ideas. An uber cute votive tea light candle holder that looks like pumpkins and ghosts. No instructions but a link was most definitely available and so i go.
The instructions were indeed easy to follow on http://www.skiptomylou.org/2008/10/10/halloween-votives/ as a 3 year old was a helper in the project. I thought if she can do it, i think i can do it too.
I gave it a try and this is what my finish project looks like.
The color didn't come out as true to real life in the picture but it really does look similar. I had to change a few of the materials I used due to availability but it seemed to work just as well. Here are the materials I used.
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| an empty jar lying around |
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| orange japanese paper |
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| Elmer's glue and a pair of scissors |
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| top of a container where i mixed the glue and water |
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| Pilot super color marker |
...and this is what I did.
With the scissors, I first cut the japanese paper into strips so that they are easier to work with. In a little top of a container, I mixed a little elmer's glue with enough water just to make it watery to make it not so thick. Next, with my index finger, I wiped the glue/water mixture on a portion of the jar about the width of the japanese paper and length of the jar. I then placed the japanese paper on the jar with the mixture and smoothed it on. I went on to do this around the jar until I got to where I started and let it dry. After it has dried i freehandedly drew on a face with the marker and poof... I was done. I hope you try it and...
Have a HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
I would also like to thank http://www.skiptomylou.org/2008/10/10/halloween-votives/ for sharing this uber cute easy peasy decor.
I would also like to thank http://www.skiptomylou.org/2008/10/10/halloween-votives/ for sharing this uber cute easy peasy decor.
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@sandra: the credit also goes to http://www.skiptomylou.org/2008/10/10/halloween-votives/, the idea came from her and i just kinda change a few steps and materials a bit. glad you liked it just the same.
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