Stained Glass Mason Jar

As a kid, I loved hands-on activities and crafts. “Stained Glass” mason jars were always a hit at summer camps, and are a craft that keeps on giving. It is a great activity for kids to learn their shapes while having fun. In addition, kids can add their own personality to this by choosing from a variety of colored tissue paper. After, it can be used however the creator wants: gift it to someone, fill it with water and flowers to make it a vase, use it as a pencil holder, or have a cold glass of lemonade out of it. I had so much fun making this, and I hope you and your kids do, too!

mason jar

assorted tissue paper

mod podge (matte or gloss works)

paint brush

scissors

Cut the tissue paper into squares. Roughly 1 inch x 1 inch

*cut out different shapes for a unique look*

Apply mod podge to a small section of the outside of the jar.

Stick a square of tissue paper on the mod-podged area.

Paint over the tissue paper with more mod podge.

Continue prepping the area, sticking the tissue paper, and sealing with more mod podge until the entire jar is covered.

Let it dry overnight. In the end you have a beautiful jar that you can use any way you want! Some ideas: use it as a pencil/pen holder, put battery-powered lights or candle in it for a colorful glow, or use it as a vase!