Kids Crafts: Fabric Jar Lanterns

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Fabric Jars

Kids Recycled Crafts

Recycled crafts is all around us at the moment – I love recycling at the best of times, but feel like the new year is even more of a reason to

start on an environmental and thrifty footing. These jars really look lovely all lit up and I can’t wait to use them outdoors in the summer. Make in red’s and pinks, cut out little hearts and you even have a sweet Valentine’s decoration idea. Win all round.

Recycled Crafts: Fabric Lanterns

 Materials: old jar, PVA glue water down a little or mod podge, fabric scraps, scissors, brush

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1) Decide what you would like to have on your jar – we tried different things – covered the jar completely in one piece of fabric, cut hearts, cut out square shapes (Red Ted) and did one strip. I think they all look nice for different reasons and look lovely together.

 2) The children then brushed on glue. We carefully placed it on the jar and pressed it down.

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3) Then we added a second layer of glue on top – I am not sure it is strictly necessary – but I think for outdoor use these makes them a little more durable.

 Done. Sit back and enjoy!!!

 Valentine's crafts for kids

I love the little heart shadow’s that the Valentine’s Jar makes.

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What are your favourite kids recycled crafts?