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Thursday, June 28, 2012

Going Green for the Red White and Blue!

Going Green for the Red, White, and Blue!


Stars and Stripes Candleholder DIY Craft


Here is our green craft for the week!  I did not buy anything new for this project!


For our green projects, I use only things that I already have lying around.


I get to make pretties and save a little bit of room in the landfill!


Stars and Stripes Candleholder DIY Craft


You'll need:


Jars: Any size you like (Label removed and cleaned inside and out)


Adhesive cardstock, stickers, or adhesive vinyl


Stippling Brush


Acrylic Paint


Wire


Decorations


Candles


Scissors


Stars and Stripes Candleholder DIY Craft


First, decide what you are going to use for your mask.  I used adhesive cardstock but you could use stickers, or adhesive vinyl. I used the Cuttlebug to die cut these stars and a straight cutter for the stripes.


Stars and Stripes Candleholder DIY Craft


Design your jars by firmly pressing your masks into place.  Be sure to rub the edges to create a tight seal so no paint will seep under.


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Use a relatively dry stippling brush and dab a small amount of paint onto the areas you want colored.  If you want to completely cover the area it may take several coats. I was looking for a more textured look. Let it dry completely!


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Carefully remove the masks.


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Use wire to create a hanger as shown above.


Stars and Stripes Candleholder DIY Craft


Take some scraps of fabric, ribbon, fibers, whatever you happen to have to "Kick it up a notch!"


Stars and Stripes Candleholder DIY Craft


Place a candle inside and light them up!


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Such a pretty and earth friendly way to celebrate our great U.S. of A!


Check out our other Patriotic crafts!


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