DIY - make your own jar lantern-

Hi :) I'm happy that the internet is working again! A few hours ago i wanted to make my post and couldn't get any connection... so i'm happy that it's working now xD For today i have made a summer feelin' DIY. I just adore jars that are being used as little lanterns. I still dream about a tree in my garden that's filled with lantern jars... Light them and just have a romantic evening!

Supplies:

-jar

-wire

-buttons/scrapbookflowers

-scissors (i used my special jewelry pliers)

1. Wash your jar and soak the label off. Cut a piece of wire long enough to twist around the rim and secure it firmly.

2.Select the buttons you want to use & pull the wire through. If they have shanks, give the wire a little twist at the back to keep the buttons in place.

3. Wrap the line with flowers and buttons around the neck of the jar & fasten the wire by making several twists.

4. I used the same wire to make a handle, but you can also use a new piece of wire. Twist the wire and hold it in place securely and then twist it on the other side and your done!

5. If you like you can also paint the glass with special paint (i did by making little blue flowers).

Other ideas to use your jar for:

-use them as storage for your collections of buttons, shells, sea stars etc

-use them to make a gift (make your own jam, put candy in it, make a little vase)

-make several & hang them in your garden or place them on a table

Have fun making your own!

XO.Vera

DIY Sunday - fake flowers

Hi there!
Today is the sunniest day since last summer aaaaand I was sitting on my new decorated balcony to create some magic! So here's your new DIY:


A cute fake flower for your garden or to decorate your room.


Here's what you will need:
- yarn (I chose purple and dark green)
- crochet hook
- wire
- tool
- scissors
- buttons


First, crochet a flower. I made a tutorial on crocheted flowers. It's easy to follow... you might as well check youtube for some great video tutorials!


After finishing the flower, put it aside and then take your wire, a button and the tool.



Fold the wire in the middle and


put it through the button.


Next, put the wire with the button through the middle of your flower.


That's what it will look like at the back of the flower.


Then, twirl the wire to make sure it stays in its place. I used my tool to help me! :)


Now, take the green yarn and wrap it around the wire. This is your flower stalk.


And guess what?! You are done!


A quick and easy and fun project to light up your Sunday!

Happy Crafting!

xo.
Katja