Poppy Luminary Jar

Commemorate Remembrance Day with our DIY Poppy Luminary Jar. Using tissue paper, PVA glue, and LED lights, kids can create beautiful glowing jars. This simple project honours those who served while teaching children about their bravery. Once finished, the jars will shine warmly, making a heartfelt tribute to our heroes.

Skill Level

Beginner

Time to Make

1 hour

Adult Supervision

Yes

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You can also add tissue paper to the lid so that it blends in with the rest of the jar.

How to Make

Step 1

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Firstly, cut out squares from blue and green tissue paper, ovals from red tissue paper and circles from black tissue paper.

Step 2

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Paint a layer of PVA glue over the jar. Stick green tissue paper on the bottom half of the jar and blue tissue paper on the top half.

Step 3

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Stick two ovals together to create a poppy shape and stick a black circle in the middle.

Step 4

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Apply another layer of PVA glue over the entire jar.

Step 5

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Cut a length of jute twine and tie it around the jar.

Step 6

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To finish, put LED lights in the jar and watch your creation light up.

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