What is it about the fall season that makes me want to craft? And, more importantly, craft with mason jars … Perhaps the hues of oranges and reds and browns offer up inspiration? Give them a try and let us know how they turn out.
Materials
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Mason jars (cleaned and dried)
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Contact paper
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Chalk acrylic paint
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Foam brush
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X-Acto knife
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Twine
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Popcorn kernels or bird seed
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Battery operated tea lights
Directions
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Start with your leaf template. You can either print off a template form online, trace a real-life leaf, or draw one yourself.
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Cut out your leaf to create the stencil.
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Trace the stencil on contact paper using a marker.
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Peel the transfer tape off the leaf and stick to your mason jar.
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Start painting your jar using the foam brush and acrylic paint. Allow paint to dry for a few hours before starting your 2nd coat.
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Use your X-Acto knife to score the edges of your leaf stencil. Start pulling the stencil away from the mason jar. Make sure to do this slowly!
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Decorate the jar with twine. You can also attach fall-themed stickers, stamps or tags if you like.
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Once you’re happy with how your jar looks, fill about halfway through your leaf with popcorn kernels or birdseed. Place battery operated tealight in jar…and you’re finished!
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