I have seen others make beautiful candle holders with jars and lace, and I decided this fall I was needing some of my own. Hobby Lobby was having a 50 percent off sale when I went last week! Great timing, because all the glass jars and ribbons were a steal. I maybe only spent 5 dollars on the materials for this project. That, and this was my first ever project using Mod Podge. I know, I know, why have I never used it before?! I can't fully answer that question, but I can say that I will never look back, and that I will use Mod Podge for all my future gluing necessities. Be warned, this project makes your fingers sticky!
1. Gather Supplies 2. Measure and cut your ribbon and lace to length 3. Cover the glass jar with Mod Podge 4. Place ribbon on jar, using your fingers or a q-tip to press it down 5. Apply more Mod Podge over the ribbon and add more layers of lace and ribbon to your liking 6. Allow drying time. Set jars out to dry upside down with the mouth of the jar on the table.
You can glue the ribbon and lace over the entire jar, however, I left the rims of the jars lace free so that I could still put the tin lids back on if I wanted. I like the mix of metallic and lace on the glass jars when they aren't holding lit candles. The ribbons I chose can easily transition into my Christmas Decor, without being overly "holiday" while they are out in my home during the fall. My favorite ribbon has to be the textured trim that has little pom-poms. Aren't those pom-poms so cute? And the way the texture gives depth and visual interest when illuminated by the tea light, so pretty!
I think I may need to make a few more sets of these tea lights to give away as gifts, what do you think?
