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While I was browsing through Target last week I came across Mason Jar Lid Inserts for turning Mason Jars into Tealights. Naturally, I had to buy a pack, and take them home to make sparkly St. Patrick’s Day Mason Jar Tealights.
The inserts fit in place of the lid on regular mouth canning jars, and hold a standard tea light candle. They make it very easy to turn old canning jars into candle holders!
I used small 4 oz Mason Jars, since they are nicely scaled for the size of the tealights. To decorate the jars I first used green glitter paint to coat the inside of the mason jars. Â Painting the inside of the jars couldn’t be easier! I just poured paint in, swirled it around to coat the glass, and turned it upside down to let the paint drip out and dry.
The mason jars look pretty with the green glitter, but I decided for St. Patrick’s Day they needed to be even more green, so I coated the jars again with bright green paint.
This was a very easy way to create a unique holiday decoration, and the lights look very pretty on my mantle!
Ellen Christian says
February 20, 2015 at 11:31 amWhat a fun idea! Those are just gorgeous. I need to find those lids!
Sami says
February 22, 2015 at 9:33 amToo cute and perfect for St. Patty’s day! Thanks for a great tutorial.
Joy says
February 23, 2015 at 9:08 amThose are gorgeous. I love this idea. Followed your link over at the Keeping It Simple Link Party. <
Janel says
February 23, 2015 at 2:30 pmThese are really cute! I like them with the darker green back coating.
Erlene says
February 24, 2015 at 6:16 amI had no idea they made tealight inserts for mason jars. Will have to pick some up. Would love if you shared your craft on the Spring Craft Blog Hop and Merry Monday link party.
ourfamilyworld says
February 25, 2015 at 11:28 amThis is so cute and creative
LauraOinAK says
February 28, 2015 at 12:56 pmI am going to be looking for those inserts, too. Such a great idea for any holiday!
Michelle says
March 1, 2015 at 2:41 pmI’m not crafty, but even I could do this. Cute!
Mel @ Adventures of Mel says
March 3, 2015 at 7:58 amThese are so cute, Anne! I need to go to Target and look for these little holders; love! Thanks for sharing at Inspire Me Wednesday. Featuring you in this week’s issue.
Melinda Dunne says
March 3, 2015 at 7:39 pmWhat a unique craft idea! I love this because it is so simple and versatile.
Harvey Specter says
May 28, 2016 at 5:48 amLook it great. you are deft 😀
Kahty Smith says
June 12, 2016 at 9:02 pmThere are so cool. Simple but very nice. I love this !