Marbled Vase Craft

Materials:

• clean glass jar
• red craft paint
• white craft paint
• water
• paint brush
• glitter (optional)

Instructions:

Step 1: Pour a teaspoon of water into the jar. Swirl the water around, and add about 1 teaspoon of red paint, while continuing to swirl so the contents of the jar coats the inside wall of the jar. Pour out any of the residual water/paint mix. Set the jar aside and allow the paint to dry.

Step 2: Once the paint has completely dried, add 1 teaspoon of water and 2 teaspoons of white paint to the jar. Swirl it around thoroughly allowing all the inner glass to be fully covered. Pour out the excess.

Step 3 (optional): Sprinkle in a bit of glitter. Set vase aside to dry

Step 4: While the vase is drying set your festive table!

Tips: Need some simple and cheap ideas for your Valentine's Day table?

• The dollar store sells red dishtowels in many designs that make perfect napkins when folded and placed on a dinner plate.
• Paper doilies add a quintessential touch and come in many different shapes and sizes. You can layer the doilies or use them as place cards.
• Add some flowers to your Marbled Vase and place it to your table. You can make a few and place one at each place setting for a festive, budget-friendly Valentine table setting.

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