Penguin recently picked up this fantastic book from our local library. Paper Craft by Michelle Powell, part of her Craft Smart series. It’s full of lovely paper craft ideas. I love having books to draw inspiration from…a different experience to spending time trawling through Pinterest.
I got together all the different bits we needed and cut the fish and plants out of tissue paper. I had some lovely large jars which I though would work really well. We also needed ripped up strips of bluey green tissue paper, watered down PVA glue, large brushes and glitter.
Penguin painted glue onto the jar and stuck the bluey green tissue paper onto the jar. He then glued on the fish and the plants. Next was the glitter. Its best to wait for the glue to dry and then use a thinner paint brush to paint glue on where you would like the glitter to go, then go crazy with the glitter. Or Not!
Penguin was very pleased with the result and they look really pretty with the tea lights in. Good job!
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These look lovely. They are ideal for cheering the house up in these dark winter months. I will start saving some jars to give it a go! #Trash2Treasure
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Yes they do brighten the dark winter…roll on Spring!
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Sarah this is really lovely. I’ve often thought of trying it with leaves for an autumn pot but the tissue paper I think would work much better and the tea light really brings out the colours. A lovely craft idea. Thank you so much for sharing with me on #Trash2Treasure
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The tissue paper does work really well. You could always make leaf shapes out of different coloured tissue paper for an Autumn look. Thanks for you inspiring linky x
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So lovely! I been meaning to do this with Ethan but was not too sure how-to. Now I do. We’ve got lots of jars here too so I think this will be our Sunday’s chillax time. 🙂 x
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Have fun chillaxing tomorrow. Find a jar with a nice large opening so the tea light will go in really easily!
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These look great, my toddler loves fish at the moment so these would be a great craft activity for him! #FabFridayPost
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I love the fish theme. It’s a really lovely activity to do 🙂
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What a lovely idea – such a simple thing to do with the children but really effective 🙂 #FabFridayPost
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Thanks we both had a good time doing it 🙂
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oh wow they have turned out really great haven’t they! Well done, great effects with the lights on #fabfriday
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Thanks. I was really pleased with the end result 😀
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Cute idea, don’t think hubby would be pleased to see more stuff hanging around “what is the long term purpose of this” 😯 maybe I will do it anyway. X
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Ha ha…too much stuff can be a problem. Especially if your creating a lot!
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This is such a cute and doable craft for my 5 year old. Got to show her the pictures. Thank you for sharing #HowtoSundays
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Yes it’s sooo doable. I’m sure she’ll love it 🙂
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These are so cute! I love them and definitely need to make some cute little aquariums with the boys. A fantastic book too, will have to have a look for it in the library.
Thanks so much for linking up to #HowtoSunday 🙂 x
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It’s a great book, some lovely project. Definitely worth checking library out. Will still have the book out, was probably due back a while ago!!
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Aw they look lovely! I love make lanterns and things from old jars, Luke loves getting all messy and sticky too so thats a bonus. I should definitely try these with him, he loves fish! Ray xx #HowToSunday
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Yeah, the fish theme is a bonus. I’m sure Luke will love getting all gluey xx
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