Stop! Don’t send that glass jar to the recycle bin quite yet. Instead, doll it up, pop in a tea light, and add a bit of shine to your holiday. Use them scattered to brighten the household, or make eight short jars with one taller one and use the set as a menorah. This dotting technique is super forgiving and very easy for kids to do. Materials: Recycled glass jars Several colors of 3-D paint (I used Scribbles brand) White paper Instructions: Soak jars in warm soapy water to remove labels; dry. Slip a rolled up piece of white paper inside the jar. This will make it easier to see what you’re working on. Add a simple shape – such as a flower, circle, or star – with one color using dots of paint. Repeat the shape in several places on the jar. Another easy way to start is with a line around or across the jar. Outline the shapes in a different color with more dots. Continue adding dots, either outlining the original shape or creating new patterns until the entire jar is covered. You may need to take a break to allow the paint to dry as...
