Jar Crafts and Decor

Christmas Tree Votive Jar

Make a christmas tree votive jar: paint over a tree sticker, peel it off when dry, and add a tea light so the tree shape glows.

Christmas tree votive jar

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Mason jars painted over a tree-shaped sticker, which is peeled off to leave a glowing tree when a tea light is inside.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
CourseDIY

What You’ll Need
  

  • Medium sized Mason jars
  • Christmas tree stickers
  • Multi-surface paint in red green & gold
  • Paint brushes
  • Candles (tea candle)

Equipment

  • mason jars
  • paintbrush

Directions
 

  1. Wash the Mason jars.
  2. Stick a Christmas tree sticker on each jar.
  3. Brush paint over the whole jar until it is fully covered.
  4. Pull off the stickers while the paint is still tacky.
  5. Leave the paint to dry.
  6. Bake the paint in the oven to set it, following the paint maker’s directions.
  7. Place a tea candle inside and light it.

Notes

Time: an evening; cost under $10; easy. Never leave a lit candle unattended; LED tea light for kids.