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A 30–60 minutes craft for ages 3–10, using supplies you likely already have — Scrapbook Paper, Scissors, and Twine.

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    Make You Light Up My Life Decoupage Candle Holder

    Your creative buddy says:
    "Are you as excited to make this as I am?"

    Step 1: Cut your tissue paper

    Choose tissue paper in colors you like. It doesn't have to be brand new! This is a great way to recycle the wrinkly tissue paper that's already wrapped up a gift. Cut or tear it up into small pieces.

    Step 2: Paint on your medium

    May need grown-up help
    Start with a small section of your jar. Paint a thin, even coat of decoupage medium on the glass.

    Step 3: Add Tissue Paper

    May need grown-up help
    Place one piece of tissue paper onto the glass and gently smooth it out so there are no air bubbles. Then, paint more decoupage medium over the top with a foam brush or other paint brush. Work in small sections all the way around your glass jar. Make sure to get plenty of medium on all the edges of your tissue paper so they stay down flat.

    Step 4: Decoupaging the rim

    May need grown-up help
    The rim of your jar can be tricky to get smooth. Our tip: Use plenty of medium so your tissue paper is very wet. Then, use your fingers or the edge of a paint brush to really press the paper along the ridges. Leave the paper a little long around the top edge. While the tissue paper is still wet, gently tear it away from the edge. We had the best luck when we tore towards the inside of the jar. You can also use a scissors to trim it close to the edge, or just spread medium along the inside of the jar and fold the paper in. Whatever method you choose, make sure to put plenty of medium along the edge to glue it down. Set your jar aside to dry.

    Step 5: Make the tag

    Print or write the words "You light up my life" on a piece of paper. Then, glue it to pretty cardstock paper, decorate it with glue or punches, or make it fancy in other fun ways. Punch a hole in one side of the tag, then tie it around your jar with twine. We think it looks prettiest when you wrap the twine around a few times and tie a nice big bow, but you can decide what you like best!
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    Clean up

    Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.

    Tidy up our space

    Put away our supplies

    Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!

    • A cartoon of Scrapbook Paper
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Twine
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Foam Brushes
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Rinse your foam brushes well and let them dry before storing them.
    • A cartoon of Tissue Paper
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Decoupage Medium
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close the Mod Podge (or similar medium) lid tightly.
    • A cartoon of Glass Jars
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Scissors
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