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WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
33 (4 oz.) Baby food jars with lids
2 strings of gold star wire garland (used to decorate packages)
Strand of 35 miniature Christmas tree lights
Gold or green spray paint
Hot glue gun
Hot glue (dries clear not white)
Wire clippers
Sturdy box cutter
HOW TO MAKE IT:
Spray paint outside of baby food jar lids. Let dry.
Hot glue the baby food jars arranging them as in photo.
Using the wire clippers, cut 33 pieces of the gold star garland in about a 7" length.
Wind each piece of garland in a circle to fit inside the jars. Place in the bottom of each jar.
Take each baby food jar lid and make a large "V" cut using the box knife. (see close-up photo)
Screw on all the lids onto the jars.
Place the first light on the string of lights through the cut in the lid of the top jar.
Place the remaining lights in the jars, weaving back and forth for the rows.
When you get to the last row of the tree (before the tree trunk), you will need to double up 2 lights in 2 jars in order to get the lights into the tree trunk.
Plug in your tree and enjoy the beautiful lights!
Tips:
You may want to find a way to prop your tree on a table in front of an exterior window. It makes for a very beautiful display! Enjoy! Merry Christmas!
Notes:Please be careful! The jar lids are now very sharp!
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