Fast & Easy Glass Lanterns

(and I mean Easy!)

You can't do this wrong! Wrinkles and tears are part of the charm when you make these colorful glass lanterns. Perfect for a late summer party, your kitchen table, or as a hostess gift, these cute lanterns are fast and fun and amazingly pretty!

Supplies:
Vase or Glass Surface
Tissue Paper or Party Napkins
Decoupage Glue -- GLOSS!
Inexpensive Bristle Brush (Sponge kind doesn’t work as well)

Supplies are available at Jo-Ann Stores or any craft supply store

Making the Lanterns

1. Cut bright colored tissue paper into 1 1/2"- 2" squares or long strips for the striped lantern.
2. Pour some decoupage into a throw-away container
3. Starting at the bottom of the vase, spread  glue on bottom half of vase. 
4. Randomly place tissue squares on decoupage, overlapping as desired. Smooth down with brush, applying more decoupage and making sure that tissue is totally saturated. Places where two colors of tissue overlap will create a third color. Wrinkles in the tissue just add texture. Have fun with this! You can't do it wrong. 5. Continue applying decoupage and tissue until entire vase is covered. Fold tissue over edge at the top and cover with decoupage. Use bristle brush to push tissue into any indents in the glass.
6. Vase will be sticky, so turn it upside down over a glass bottle or set it on a small flowerpot to dry. Allow to dry overnight or until all stickiness is gone.

Embellishing the Lanterns
Use tacky glue or jewel glue to adhere small appliqués or beads. Or string beads onto an elastic string to make a "necklace" for your lantern.

Do not submerge lantern in water! Clean with a damp cloth when needed.

These are festive, fun and perfect for your last Patio Parties of the season.  Enjoy!  Debbie

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