Every year, my children love to make special, handmade Christmas presents that they can give to us and their grandparents. These holiday crafts for kids are always precious keepsakes that I love and will treasure for years. When I asked my son what he wanted to make this year, he said a candle because grandma loves candles. So, we created Candy Cane Lanterns.
Supplies:
Directions:
- Cut the red and white tissue paper into small squares (about 1 inch by 1 inch.)
- Using the paint brush, spread the glue all over the outside of the mason jar.
- Starting at the bottom of the mason jar, put a row of red tissue paper and then put a row of white tissue paper.
- Repeat the step above, alternating the red and white tissue paper rows until the entire mason jar is covered.
- After the glue dries, carefully put another layer of glue on top of the tissue paper.
- Place a tea light inside the mason jar. We like to use the battery operated, flameless tea lights especially in this kid-made present. If you don’t want to use a candle, you can also fill the jar with peppermint candies or candy canes.
Add a festive ribbon and gift tag to complete this special, homemade gift that anyone would love to receive.
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Nadia says
Oh that is pretty! Great idea, thanks for participating!
Raising Little Superheroes says
Thank you! Thanks for hosting the Kid-Made Gift Blog Hop!
Kim says
What a fun gift!My kids like to make gifts as well. We are working on a tissue paper craft right now.
Raising Little Superheroes says
Thank you! My children love making homemade gifts and these were really easy for them to make.
Heather H says
I love this! What a sweet idea to make Christmas luminaries. My kids love those battery tea lights – we should try this.
Raising Little Superheroes says
Thank you! My children love candy canes and it’s a fun way to work on patterns.
Hil says
Too cute! Love the candy cane idea design, that is super unique.
Raising Little Superheroes says
Thanks! My children picked the design. They have enjoyed eating a few candy canes this year!
Lady Lilith says
How cut. This is such a fun idea.
Raising Little Superheroes says
Thank you! My children loved making these for their grandparents.
Alison says
These are too cute! Thanks for sharing it at the Thoughtful Spot Blog Hop! 🙂
Raising Little Superheroes says
Thank you! They make great gifts too!