'Tis the Season for Pressed
Leaf Lanterns!
I've seen these lanterns all over
the bloggy-sphere lately!
I thought I would share more photos
and details of our leaf lantern making project
from my 35th Birthday
Crafty Brunch
Rainbow Party.
We collected leaves ahead of time and
pressed them/dried them in phone books
for several days.
The thinner, skinnier leaves
seemed to work the best
on the glass vases.
I picked up the glass vases at Walmart
in the craft department but you can also
find them at the Dollar Tree
or rummage in your own cabinets for old
flower vases.
I love this craft because
children
AND
adults
can do it!
(Warning: If you're wearing your wedding rings
while crafting be careful not to get
any Mod-Podge in the stones!)
Coat the OUTside of the glass
container with a generous layer
of Mod-Podge
then carefully press dried leaves/flowers
into the goo...
Carefully paint another layer (or 2 or 3)
on top of the leaf/flower to
seal it to the outside of the vase.
"E" made this vase for her desk
with dried flowers
we saved from the spring/summer.
Warm candlelight glowing
on a chilly fall evening --
a perfect combination.
Fondly,
pink and green mama,
