Tealight Craft

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Tealight Craft

You will need for this craft activity

PVA Glue, Hot glue gun or glue stick

Leaves from the garden (washed and dried)

Scissors

Twine or ribbon

Clean, empty glass jar (pickle or jam jar)

Glue spreader or paint brush

Battery operated fairy lights or battery tealight

Autumn tealight equipment

First glue around the rim of the jar and wrap twine or ribbon around, making sure to press it down so it is secure.

jar glued with twine

Begin to glue your leaves onto the jar, these do not have to be completely flat, the more rustic the better.

jar with leaves glued on

Continue gluing and sticking leaves to your jar then leaf or should I say leave smiley faceyour jar to dry completely.

completed leaf jar

Once your jar and leaves are completely dry, pop batteries in your fairy lights or tealight.  Switch on and use this beauty to create a cosy feeling in your living room, dining room or wherever you think.   It would also make a lovely, thoughtful homemade gift for a friend or relative.

Completed autumn tealight

Last modified: Wednesday, 22 May 2024, 9:56 AM