"I think I know what we are going to do today Mom"
I am a mother of two rambunctious boys ages 9 and 2. I also have a chronic autoimmune disease which has changed my life around. I cannot do the things I used to. I do not want my kids to feel like they miss out on things. We have been using Pinterest frequently. It is a treasure chest of inspiration. We pin and pin and pin! Then they sit there....on the bulletin board. These great creative ideas that scream at me and make me desire to be more creative! I think I can do that! I cannot do a lot of things but I can do some things! I just have to change some! I am not working currently due to the disease. This summer I want to make fun! I want it to be one they remember! So...our goal is to take one of the creative ideas we have pinned a day and complete it. A pin a day. This can be a little one, a big one, just something to break up the summer days and do things that we normally would not! We can do it! These ideas are from the creative minds on pinterest and we hope you enjoy them! 86 days of Summer!!!

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Mason Jar Lanterns

We found these at indulgy.com via pinterest and were excited to make them! Very easy to make! I think I have found that Carter my 9 year old just likes to go...He insists on not waiting for my help or instructions just dives in when I put the supplies down. His first lantern was interesting...he was upset about it until I sat down and helped him.

LANTERNS: ITEMS NEEDED:
MASON JAR OR ANY TYPE OF JAR
TISSUE PAPER
MOD PODGE (WE MADE OUR OWN 1/2 GLUE 1/2 WATER)
PAINTBRUSH OR SPONGE BRUSH

Simply take your paper, cut in shapes you want and modpodge on to the outside of jar! Once dried go over with a thin layer of mod podge! Careful not to tear! Carter was more pleased when we cut shapes out to glue instead of just wrapping around. I liked the look. I might try a fancier pattern paper next time! Will be cute on the deck by the hot tub!  Will do again!!! I will be excited once school starts so I can start doing some of these projects myself!! :)




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