Decoupage christmas jars

Hello!

Get ready for some crafting fun!

Grab some jars that you might have laying around.

You will need some acrylic paint, sponge brush, some holiday napkins, gold twine or ribbon,

a gold permanent pen and some modge podge.

Let's do this!

I have found that HomeGoods and Marshalls are two really great places

to pick up napkins, they both have a great variety to choose from. 

I just happen to have these cutie little yogurt jars that I am using

but you can use any size you have.  I also made one using a spaghetti jar

that I will share with you. 

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Making sure your jar is clean, start by brushing on two coats of your color of acrylic.

It can be any color that compliments your napkin.  I just chose this beige as my 

napkin has a light background, but any color will look good.  Let the paint

dry between coats. 

Now take out your napkin, most all napkins have two layers,

did you know this?  well, they do so we want to separate

them.  Some easily just peel away, but if you've chose

one that doesn't lightly wet your finger tips to be able to grab

onto the napkin to separate it.  Peel it away so that you are left with

just the image side which will be almost like tissue paper. 

At this point you will start to cut pieces that fit to your jar.  I cut a circle for the bottom

to cover it, but you don't have to.  My jars are so small and short that I felt it necessary to do so.   Cut pieces to fit the sides as well.  This is a very forgiving craft so if you don't cut straight or enough you can add pieces.  The modge podge should be put on first with a very LIGHT layer.  I see this in my classes all the time, people slather it on which will create your napkin to crinkle and tear.  just use a little bit to adhere your napkin.  Once adhered, add another light coat over top and let dry.

In these two pictures you can see the difference in using ribbon and

gold twine.  Not sure which one I like better......

Final touches are using the gold pen to line the rim of the jar and adding the ribbon or cording of your choice.  Then add treats!