So, imagine that picture here:
And then this one:
from Amanda at the Hand Me Down House, specifically this post.
And now this one:
And here's my own little hybrid idea:
Baby food jars, modpodge+food coloring, a sharpie, and a string of Christmas lights.
Ta-da!
There it is (was, I've taken it down). I don't put up Halloween stuff until October 1st. I haven't even gotten my fall stuff up, due to stupid pneumonia.
Here's a picture from the process I want to share:
I just like this picture.
I would love to include some pictures of them with the lights on, but unfortunately the string of lights I used didn't work. Oh, it worked when I tested it out, but after everything all set to go and I plugged it in, no dice.
And I don't have the energy to climb up into our attic loft and get down another thing of Christmas lights.
Anyway, there you have it- my take on the plastic pumpkin string lights.
**UPDATE**
Thanks to the anonymous commenter that gave me the link to the picture I described. It was Crazy Domestic! Of course! She's brilliant. Here's the picture:
Here's the post. I think my favorite is the mummy in the middle. I love how the tissue strips are all wonky- you know, like the wrappings on a mummy!
28 comments:
cute - can you loan me some baby food jars? My kids have been off baby food a long, long, long time!
Those are so so so cute! Nice job!
omg!...these are freaking adorable!...and i just happen to have about 50 baby food jars!....
Oh my gosh i love them! Great idea. I saw some baby food jars in a box in my Mom's garage last week just waiting for some love and now I know what to do with them. Thanks
These are adorable.. I think that I should have another baby.. just for the cute baby food jar projects!
Amie @ Pinkapotamus
Very clever! Looks so cute!
What a fun idea! I've seen jack-o-lantern jars before, but I love how you strung them together! How clever!
Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving the sweet comment on my pillow! I love these jack-o-lantern lights. They're adorable! I have tons of baby food jars that I've been saving for just the right project. I think I just found it!
That is very cute. Great way to reuse those bottles :).
These are adorable, featured you this morning :) http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/jack-o-lantern-string-lights/
Love this! I am going to feature it on my blog tomorrow!
thank you for linking up :) I featured you tonight! come on over and grab a featured button if you would like!
Hi! I found you through Under the Table and Dreaming and I love your baby food jar to light string idea! How cute! I use mine for tealight holders, so that's probably what I will do with your idea here:)
I will link back to you if I end up making some.
Oh, I'm now a follower:)
Is this the post you're looking for?......
http://www.crazydomestic.com/2010/09/monster-jars.html
I love your jars!
My youngest is 4 months old and will soon be starting baby food. I'm glad that I have something creative to do with all those jars! I'll have my lights ready for next Halloween. I'm bookmarking this for sure!
I love them! SO creative! I gave you am award, go check it out.
Liz
http://projectnaptime.blogspot.com/
Great job - they are so cute! And your humor cracks me up!
I was daydreaming up something very similar on the way into work this morning! Does it still count as original if two people arrive at the same design? Either way, they'd look really cute on the fence approaching our front door!
Add baby food jars to my list of things to hoard. These look fantastic.
p.s I see you're in Lehi....we lived in Eagle Mountain for awhile a few year ago....small world...
Awesome job Kasia! I featured this on my blog today.
http://apartmenthomesteader.blogspot.com/2010/09/more-baby-food-jar-light-strands-for.html
Those are really cute! Just one question, though: How do you get the jars to stay on the lights when the holes are that big?
Love 'em!
Dana
Love this project! Will definitely have to try it. Thanks so much for sharing.
I love this idea! I have a ton of baby food jars that I've been saving for a super crafty idea.
These turned out awesome! Wish I would have saved my sons baby food jars! I featured this on my friday favorites!
http://lilbitofus.blogspot.com/2010/09/friday-favorites_24.html
What a great way to upcycle baby food jars! Thanks for sharing!
http://sustainablychicdesigns.blogspot.com/
Kasia~these are so clever and cute. Thanks for joining~we'd love you to put a link to the party. Thanks!
What a cute idea and a great way to reuse baby food jars! Thanks for sharing!!!
Those are super adorable!
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