Turn An Ordinary Jar Into Dazzling Decor With Lace And Hot Glue

Glass jars can be some of the most versatile items to have in your home, ripe for all sorts of repurposing ideas. They can be turned into stunning pieces of décor, useful storage, and organization tools. Whether salvaged from the recycling bin or bought from stores at budget-friendly prices, glass jars form a great base container you can add other elements to. This includes stunning lanterns and candle holders to light up your home and garden, like a fun tutorial from YouTube's Farha Naaz vlogs. It turns an ordinary jar into a cute hanging lantern perfect for an LED votive candle using lace.

These lanterns are not only budget-friendly and easy to assemble with the help of a glue gun, but you can craft many of them for mere pennies. They work perfectly as table accents for a centerpiece or coffee table, as well as beautiful hanging lanterns to light up your outdoor living spaces when hung from trees, a porch, or a fence. Because you can use any variety of lace or trim, they are also completely customizable to your décor. You could also insert a strand of mini battery-operated twinkle lights inside.

To create your lantern, thoroughly clean a glass jar of any size and remove any labels. Cut your ribbon or trim into segments with several pieces that will span the top of the jar to the bottom, and one longer piece you'll use to wrap over the top as a handle. Use a line of hot glue from top to bottom of the jar to affix the trim along the outer surface, placing them evenly spaced around the perimeter. Wrap the longer piece of fabric up over the top and to the other side, adding more glue to connect it to the opposite side. You can then add other embellishments to your candle holder like sequins, beads, or crystals using hot glue. For a finished look, add another strip of trim glued around the top and bottom.

The customization options for this project are endless, allowing you to use a variety of trims and decorative accents. Use lace for a romantic cottage or boho look. Or try satin, silk, or velvet ribbon for a bit of color, pattern, and texture. Use a burlap ribbon or thick twine for a rustic and earthy style perfect for more neutral spaces. Other great accents include vintage buttons, sprigs of greenery or dried flowers, and small medallions or charms. You can even change the color of your glass by mixing Mod Podge and food coloring for a colorful glaze. Add it to the interior of the jar for a faux-vintage décor look.