Celebrate the teachers in your life with a practical and precious homemade gift! Your kids will love crafting this thoughtful present and presenting it to their teachers as a way of showing their appreciation.
Difficulty level: Beginner
Time to complete: 30 Minutes
Age range: 6 and Up
Things you’ll need:
Mason jar
Barn red paint
Foam brush
Artificial leaves
Green ribbon
Scissors
Things to do:
1. Use a sponge brush to cover the entire surface of your mason jar with red acrylic paint. When the first coat is dry, apply a second. Be sure to apply a thick layer to keep the first coat from peeling up.
2. Once the paint has dried completely, it’s time to decorate the jar. Wrap a piece of green ribbon around the mouth of the jar and tie a big bow.
3. Add several leaves around the center of the bow, using the wire stems to secure them to the ribbon.
4. Trim any excess wire and enjoy!