Fall DIY: Leaf Mason Jar Luminary (Video)

Image via: Lighted Bottle (Etsyshop)

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Supplies

• Mason jar
• rubbing alcohol and a clean cloth
• One of the following: adhesive vinyl, paper and double sided tape or leaf stickers that peel off easily
• Spray paint or chalk or acrylic paint and a brush (choose a fall color)
• Corn kernels and battery operated votive candle

Watch the video on how to make this Fall DIY: Leaf Mason Jar Luminary

You can find the link to the video here.

Directions

• First, use rubbing alcohol on a cloth to clean the mason jar’s outside surface thoroughly.
• Now, if you are using adhesive vinyl or plain paper, you will have to draw a template of your favorite leaf shape onto it and cut it out. If you want to use leaf stickers, choose stickers that will peel of easily and completely, without leaving any traces. It’s better to make a test run to avoid making an effort without the desired results.
• If using paper, attach your template with the double sided tape onto the mason jar. If using vinyl, just attach the vinyl template onto the mason jar. Same goes for if you are using stickers.
• Now it’s time to apply your paint. Spray paint your jar outside or in a well ventilated area and use paper towels or old newspapers to protect your working surface. Let it dry completely. Apply a second coat of paint if necessary. When the paint has dried completely, peel of your leaf. If you want to use chalk paint or acrylic paint, then apply one coat of it and let it dry. Then, peel off your leaf and apply a second coat of paint, being careful to paint around the leaf window. You can use sandpaper to lightly sand it and give it a distressed look.
• Fill the jar with kernel corns until they reach the bottom of the leaf window and place the candle on top.
• Apply ribbon or twine to make it look even cuter.

Image via: Creations by Valentina (Etsyshop)

This easy Fall DIY is really quick to complete and you will have a wonderful item to decorate your home and add atmosphere to it. The ready jars would make beautiful gift, too. You can use other fall shapes, like pumpkins, apples etc. to make a wide variety of wonderful mason jar fall decorations.