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Summer is here and I can't get enough! I made these quick Jute String Lanterns with mason jars to help decorate the backyard and patio!
A modern and classy Christmas decoration that will add light and warmth to any room, on the floor or on the table....also, perfect under the tree!! This week I'm going to show you how to make these gorgeous props. I hope you enjoy the process as much as I did and when you master it, pass your knowledge along to other crafty people... they'll love you for it, trust me! All you need to start is: * Twine * Balloons *fabric stiffer or mod podge * plastic wrap * elastic band * container to dip your sphere in 1 Step. Simply blow up the balloon to the desired size but not to its max capacity or it will shape like a pear rather than a sphere. Stretching the balloon before you start blowing it may help you get a more rounder shape but it depends on the quality of the balloon. Step 2. Cover the entire balloon with plastic wrap, this helps to retrieve the balloon once deflated and it prevents the hardening mixture from sticking to the twine. Step 3. Secure the plastic wrapping onto the neck of the balloon with an elastic band but do this loosely so its easy to remove when dry. Step 4. Once the elastic band is on, tie a loop knot also to the neck of the balloon and start wrapping it with the twine moving in all directions and making sure there are no large gaps left anywhere. Step 5. Next, find a bucket large enough to submerge your balloon in. Step 6. Start pouring the fabric stiffing liquid (or mod podge)all over the sphere making sure it saturates absolutely every part of the balloon. I suggest you rotate the sphere as you pour the fluid to cover evenly. Step 7. Find a place to hang your sphere and place the same bucket you used to dip it in or something else as it will leak a lot as it dries. This is where I recycle all the leftover hardening fluid and keep it in a closed container until my next sphere project... :0)If you want ( this step is optional) you can sprinkle some sparkle powder now. Step 8. Next is to wait for the sphere to dry. For these size spheres i recommend at least 24 hrs but it depends on the humidity in your house, of course. Step 9. Ok, now that it is completely dry its time to poke your balloon. Use a needle to allow the air to come out slowly and use a= the eraser side of a pencil to help the wrapping un-stick from the twine if it happens. Remove the wrapping, balloon and anything else that may or may not have got trapped inside the balloon. Step 10. And last but not least, Insert a short string of clear (or colored) lights inside the sphere and.... TA DA! Aren't they just beautiful?!!! To make Twine Ornaments instead of spheres, simply follow the same tutorial steps 1-9 but skip the last step, that's all. Here are some pictures of my ornaments. Thanks for visiting my Blog!! March/2019 This post went viral overnight and its now got almost 1/4 million views, isn't that something?!!
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Guest post by Lily Ellis of Birch + Bird. Ikea Canada Candlelight sets the mood for just about any occasion, warm summer nights included. Whether hanging from a tree or used as a table centrepiece, lanterns are the perfect way to light up your outdoor space...and everyone looks better by candlelight, wouldn't you agree? Lanterns have more impact when grouped together and here are just a few of my favourites... Style Me Pretty. Photo by Stephanie Hogue. Stylizimo Terrain DIY Lanters + Vases from Ruffled Huniford No need to break the bank for your next dinner party, simple Mason jars can be found at any thrift store for 10 cents apiece. Leave them as they are or give them a quick coat of spray paint for an instant colour boost. And they make great gifts too! Is it happy hour yet? *** Lily co-writes with Rachel over at Birch + Bird. Together they organize local handmade + vintage markets and run a small Etsy shop. You can follow Birch + Bird on Facebook and Twitter.
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We know that photos can be an amazing source of design inspiration, so this article may contain affiliate links that will direct you to a particular decor item. Clicking on a link may result in a portion of proceeds being paid to www.decoist.com The peaceful summer nights may be coming to an end but that […]
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