Jar Lid Paper Pumpkins

Jar Lid Paper Pumpkin

This is the promised tutorial on the pumpkin I made from jar lids using Mod Podge and decorative paper.  I think this version of this craft is just too cute.

Materials:

3 Mason jar lids

Decorative paper

Mod Podge

Brush (I like the sponge brushes)

Pencil

Xacto knife (or scissors)

Hot glue gun and glue sticks

Stick

Raffia

Decorative elements (I used artificial leaves)

Directions:

• Trace the outline of the jar lids onto the back of the decorative paper you’ve chosen and cut out with knife (or scissors)

• Using the brush, apply a thin coat of Mod Podge to the jar lid.  Place the circle of paper on the lid and smooth out.  I found it easiest to press firmly on the rim, then smooth from the center.

• Allow a few minutes to set, then apply another thin coat of Mod Podge over top of the paper.

• Do this to all 3 jar lids.

• Allow the jar lids plenty of time to dry.
• Once dry, place two of the lids next to each other, and apply hot glue to the center.  Place the third lid on the hot glue so that it is centered over the other two lids.  Allow a few minutes to set (I put mine upside down for this)

• While the hot glue is setting, tie the raffia onto the stick.  You can just do a bow, or you can make a loop as well so you can hang it.  Just make a loop with the raffia, then wrap the raffia around the stick under the bow.  Make sure you wrap it several times, then knot it.

• Hot glue the stick and any other decorative elements (leaves, ribbon, etc.) to the back of the lids.

• Allow this to set, and enjoy