Dry flowers and leaves using a flower press. You can also place the flowers and leaves between two sheets of wax paper, which is then placed under a couple of very heavy books. Leave it to dry for a couple of weeks or until flowers are dry.
Paint the jar with mod podge and then stick the flowers to the wet surface.
Allow to dry.
Paint over your design with mod podge to seal. It is okay to have flowers that are sticking out of the jar; these do not need to be sealed.
Allow to dry.
Place your battery powered tea light in the jar and admire. This makes a great night light!
Adaptations
Use other craft supplies that you have at home to create a one of a kind lantern
Use pieces of tissue paper to create a beautiful stained glass lantern
Cut out pictures from an old magazine or print pictures from your computer. Perhaps a dinosaur themed lantern for the young paleontologist
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