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Reuse an old pickle jar to make this DIY Glass Jar Pine Tree Lantern with epsom salt and hot glue embellishments.

Upcycled jar Winter Lantern Craft

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Why I love this craft

This upcycle craft not only gives new life to an old glass jar, but it also adds a touch of rustic elegance to your home decor.

Follow along as I transform a simple jar into a beautiful pine tree lantern that will illuminate your space with warmth this winter.

DIY Glass Jar Pine Tree Lantern

Video Tutorial

Watch this quick video tutorial to see how this craft came together:

Upcycled Glass Jar Pine Tree Lantern

Glass Jar Pine Tree Lantern

Reuse an old pickle jar to make this DIY Glass Jar Pine Tree Lantern with epsom salt and hot glue embellishments.

Materials

  • 1 glass jar
  • green acrylic craft paint
  • hard coat mod podge
  • epsom salt
  • twine
  • candle

Tools

  • hot glue gun and glue sticks
  • fine point paint brushes
  • scissors

Instructions

  1. Watch the video tutorial before you begin, and let that be your visual guide for this craft.
  2. Clean and prep the jar: Remove the label, wash the jar with soapy water, and dry completely.
  3. Make hot glue trees: Use your hot glue gun to "draw" a series of trees around the base of the jar, making sure to vary the size and heights of the trees. Let the hot glue harden. add hot glue to jar in pine tree shape
  4. Paint the pine trees: Paint two light coats of green paint over the hot glue trees, allowing the paint to dry between coats. Be sure to use brush strokes that follow the branches, for a natural effect. paint over the hot glue pine trees with green paint
  5. Add snow: Work in sections around the jar. Apply mod podge at the base of the jar and between some bottom tree branches. Sprinkle on epsom salt, and shake off any excess. Repeat all the way around the jar. Let the mod podge dry. apply mod podge around jar base and sprinkle with epsom salt
  6. Embellish the jar: Wrap the mouth of the jar 5-6 times with twine and finish with a simple bow.

The Finished Upcycled Lantern Jar Craft

Upcycled Glass Jar Pine Tree Lantern

Don’t forget to PIN this winter lantern for later:

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