Winter is right around the corner. We’re so excited. I know, I know that we start it a bit too early but in the last couple of years I’ve learned that with kids you have to start everything earlier. This way we can make their Christmas a unique memory by creating the holiday atmosphere while they’re waiting and even make our homes more cosy.

First we bring you a unique and quick advent wreath idea. I learned this “snowy” technique when I was a child. Times when it was still a custom to send holiday post cards. We cut small windows and mountains into the cards then we put an adhesive tape on it and covered it with salt. This gave a nice snowy look to our gift card.

This year we’ll do the same with glass jars and sugar.

What you’ll need:

Glass jar

Sugar

Hobby glue (decoupage)

Paintbrush

Sticker paper

String

Christmasy plant decorations

Candle

As a first step wash the jars. After thoroughly drying it with a cloth you can start sticking papers on the jar. Be sure to push the stickers on the jar so that the decoupage won’t get under it.

For the better holiday results these jars got numbers on them. For this we used a sticker paper, drew the numbers on and cut them out. If you don’t have stickers at home you can also do the trick with adhesive tape.

Dip the paintbrush in the glue and paint the whole jar with it. Only paint one glass at a time so that the glue doesn’t dry before we’ll dip them into the sugar. Make sure to have a thick layer of glue on the glass so that the sugar will cover the jar beautifully.

When you’re ready with the glue coating sprinkle sugar on the jar. For the spots where the sugar doesn’t stick simply roll it into some more sugar. You could do the same trick with salt as well but I though sugar is safer for kids.

After the glue dried peel off the stickers. Be very careful with this step to avoid damaging the sugar layer.

As a decoration cover up the top of the jar with a string. Make it even better with some “Christmassy” berries, leaves or even with a cone.

When you’re ready with everything simple put the candle in the jar and light one candle every week until Christmas.

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