Mod-Podge and Decorative Napkin Votive Lanterns

As a variation on a theme

to our Mod-Podge Pressed Leaf Lanterns,

the girls and I made these 

Decorative Napkin 

Mod-Podge Lanterns. 

"C" made this beautiful little flower

and butterfly lantern. 

First we cut up 

decorative paper napkins

with flower and butterfly designs

(you could use any kind of napkin 

to match your theme/decor).

Most of these napkins,

(and paper finger tip towels)

have three layers of paper -- 

you will want to separate them down to the 

last (thinnest) top layer

and recycle/discard the rest. 

She coated the outside of her glass bowl

with a thick layer of Mod-Podge

(applied with a foam craft brush)

We added a few

  "real" pressed flowers and leaves 

to add more color and texture

(and... because her sister was using 

real leaves/flowers so she wanted to too!) 

After the Mod-Podge is completely dry,

add a real votive 

(or battery operated votive)

and enjoy your beautiful lantern. 

These would make beautiful 

Homemade Holiday Gifts! 


In fact, you can find this project (and many more) 
in my newest craft lesson e-book, 
"Homemade Gifts Kids Can Make From The heART"

Fondly,

pink and green mama,