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CShining A Light Where The World Needs It Most
rafters dream of a seen many crafters around the to show support for wanting in the window has always been benfranklinhawaii.com. Thank world that is creative, world raising money to aid peace, and this week’s project a symbol of hope. you for being part of this won- inspiring, encouraging Ukrainians in need. Many are is a small gesture of support. You can find this project at derful crafting community!
and full of beauty. We may not small grassroots campaigns Create this simple sunflow-
always agree on what we like in art, but we respect artists’ freedom of expression if it is not hurtful to others.
auctioning handmade art. There are many others who would like to help but may not be able to financially, and that’s OK, too. There are other ways
Make sure the jar or container you plan to cover is clean and dry. Brush a coat of Mod Podge onto one side of the jar.
Continue placing petals on the jar, overlapping the petal edges to create the sunflower.
er light using a jar or even a clear drink cup. You can leave the container as is, but a nice touch is to add the battery-op- erated tea light candle. A light
Cut out a circle from brown
tissue paper and place in the center of the flower. Brush on another thin coat of Mod Podge.
Optional: Add a bat-
tery-operated tea light candle inside of the jar for a beautiful effect. Or, you can use
the jar as a vase or storage.
MARCH 30, 2022 KAUA‘I MIDWEEK 3
SUPPLIES AND TOOLS:
• mason jar or other clear, glass or plastic container/vase
• tissue paper in yellow, brown, green or light green
• Mod Podge, or similar decoupage sealer
• clear acrylic varnish • 1 -inch sponge brush • scissors
• battery-operated tea light candle, optional
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Add leaves around the flower. You can add another flower or two around the jar or just leave as is with one sunflower. Brush a thin coat of clear varnish to seal. Let dry.
From yellow tissue paper, cut out 1-inch leaf shapes for the flower petals. You can cut multiple layers of tissue at the same time. From green tissue paper, cut out slightly larger leaf shapes.
Carefully place
the yellow pet-
als onto the coated jar.
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