My daughter and I did this a few days ago, but then we ran into a stomach bug and have been busy these past few days. I have been saving baby food jars not sure what to do with them but knowing we would find something. This was a fun craft that my daughter could be a part of and then after the holidays we can just throw them out. (probably wouldn't last if I saved them because the paint easily chips off)
The finished candle holders, we even gave one a mustache in honor of my husband.
My daughter drawing the faces.
First we cleaned the labels off the jars. They rip off easily but leave behind two small glue residues. I use an abrasive scrubbing pad and warm soapy water to help remove them. Then we drew faces on masking tape. Next, cut out the peices of the faces to use as a masking. Place the tape face on the outside of the jar. Then paint the outside of he jar with acrylic paint. Once dry, peel away the face and you have a window to see the tea light inside.
I've seen this idea many ways and many places. This particular one I saw in a Better Homes and Garden magazine. I didn't have any sealer to seal the paint on the outside. Otherwise I am sure the candle holders would last longer. Also, the magazine recommended using the battery powered tealights. I have some somewhere....I could only find one, so I used real tealights.
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