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	<title>My Sweet Things &#187; Jack-o-lanterns</title>
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		<title>Halloween Jack-o-Lanterns</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:34:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Donna</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Jack-o-lanterns]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The weather is changing and fall is here! My favorite time of the year! Halloween is coming right up and I was feeling crafty and I came across this cute project courtesy of Martha Stewart. I am a fan of Mason Jars and use them for all sorts of home projects so I pulled them [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The weather is changing and fall is here! My favorite time of the year! Halloween is coming right up and I was feeling crafty and I came across <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/article/jar-o-lanterns?autonomy_kw=jack%20o%20lanterns" target="_blank">this</a> cute project courtesy of Martha Stewart. I am a fan of Mason Jars and use them for all sorts of home projects so I pulled them out and got to work.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_vhymwHBNa7c/SsKKrQu0BKI/AAAAAAAACZE/lE3qkOT0c3Q/IMG_5550.JPG" alt="" width="640" height="427" /></p>
<p>Project Items</p>
<p>Acrylic Paint in Orange and Black &#8211; I ended up using a Sharpie Paint Pen for the Black</p>
<p>Paint Brush or Sponge Brush</p>
<p>Clean Glass Jar</p>
<p>Copper Wire &#8211; I use #20 since I will hang these and it&#8217;s sturdy</p>
<p>Needle nose pliers</p>
<p>Orange and Black Beads &#8211; Optional but I like the Sparkle!</p>
<p>Sand</p>
<p>Small Candle</p>
<p><img class="alignnone" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_vhymwHBNa7c/SsKKrpb3GKI/AAAAAAAACZI/wM8MuxRr8Zc/IMG_5556.JPG" alt="" width="427" height="640" /></p>
<p>Paint the inside of the jar. I found it dried very quickly.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_vhymwHBNa7c/SsKKrhvPQAI/AAAAAAAACZM/_lyYaFbVPGA/IMG_5558.JPG" alt="" width="427" height="640" /></p>
<p>This is the Paint Sharpie I used to paint the face. It dried quickly as well and</p>
<p>I found it easy to use. You can use a template for the face but I went free style</p>
<p>as you can see&#8230;.I may use a template for the next one!</p>
<p><img class="alignnone" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_vhymwHBNa7c/SsKKr96cOXI/AAAAAAAACZQ/T3Xbvpixpb8/IMG_5564.JPG" alt="" width="640" height="427" /></p>
<p>These are glass beads I bought to add some sparkle! It&#8217;s all about the sparkle!</p>
<p><img class="alignnone" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_vhymwHBNa7c/SsKKsGFoV-I/AAAAAAAACZU/reTRD0OpOoU/IMG_5566.JPG" alt="" width="640" height="427" /></p>
<p>I wrapped the copper wire around the jar to measure the cut. Copper wire comes in many colors but I</p>
<p>choose black. I also bought some orange wire as well but settled on the black.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_vhymwHBNa7c/SsKKsRYhg-I/AAAAAAAACZY/ipK_pk-adG0/IMG_5572.JPG" alt="" width="640" height="427" /></p>
<p>I added a few small beads along the wire base. I bent the wire just a little so the beads would not move around.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_vhymwHBNa7c/SsKKsgCYDKI/AAAAAAAACZc/0PnU1wycOKQ/blog%20hanger.jpg" alt="" width="427" height="640" /></p>
<p>I measured the wire hanging loop for the cut. I wanted to hang these on</p>
<p>Shepards Hooks so I gave them some length.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_vhymwHBNa7c/SsKKs1lPaeI/AAAAAAAACZk/uG-gW0NfITE/blog%20all%20done.jpg" alt="" width="427" height="640" /></p>
<p>Here is the finished product!</p>
<p><img class="alignnone" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_vhymwHBNa7c/SsKKs2f3h5I/AAAAAAAACZg/4LxlkYNzqKE/IMG_5584.JPG" alt="" width="427" height="640" /></p>
<p>Hanging outside on the back deck! I added some sand to the bottom</p>
<p>of the jar and placed a candle inside. I was happy with the results!</p>
<p><img class="alignnone" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_vhymwHBNa7c/SsKKtF2DJ6I/AAAAAAAACZo/fLPBdqhwi64/IMG_5594.JPG" alt="" width="640" height="427" /></p>
<p>Behind the scenes photo! My lighting in the kitchen is terrible. Even though I have that lovely window,</p>
<p>I also have tons of tall trees outside. The lamps are a huge help and very cost friendly. $7 at the Home Depot!</p>
<p>Anyhoo, Thanks to Martha Stewart to helping me get my craft on. Once again <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/article/jar-o-lanterns?autonomy_kw=jack%20o%20lanterns" target="_blank">here </a>is the link to the original</p>
<p>project.  Be Creative!</p>
<p>It&#8217;s all good!</p>
<p>~Donna</p>
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