It’s MONDAY! And that means it’s time to see all your amazing projects for DARE TO ENTERTAIN! See? We’re giving you a reason to love Mondays. You’re welcome.
Here are the four leading ladies to get us kicked off in style. I love the co-hosts!
(Festive VW bus place cards via Decor and the Dog, Kraft paper runner and table via Maybe Matilda (TODAY’S HOSTESS), Blue Ball jar snowscapes via NewlyWoodwards, Gilded animal place cards via Primitive and Proper)
So, first I’ll share my project for the week. I started with my new barn wood striped table runner and wanted to stick with the yellow and blue theme for my dining room. (The normal reds and greens just don’t seem at home in there.)
I have seen these little winterscapes all over blogs the past few years and since I already had a small collection of vintage blue Ball jars and trees from my village, I thought it would be perfect.
This project is ridiculously simple. Add your trees. Add faux snow.
Then, I just used sticky tack to attach a battery operated tea light to the top of the jar.
At night, it makes the little jars glow. If I were doing it again, I’d try to find something a little brighter. This angle makes them look a little goofy, but you get the idea.
I would love to find some little deer to add in there, but I haven’t had any luck yet. Around the jars, I added the pine cones I painted last year in a blinding yellow. I still love those little things and think they add a nice pop of color.
To take the table settings up a notch, I made four origami stars with yellow glitter scrapbook paper (the paper actually served as place mats for last year’s Dare to DIY). If I were actually entertaining, they’d be perfect for place cards with a small little tag. I also think they’ll be adorable on the tree. (Tutorial and free printable available at Better Homes and Gardens.)
So that’s how I Dared to DIY this year for our holiday table. It’s getting me in the mood to entertain. Who wants to come over? I’ll provide the table. You bring dinner. And dessert.
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Rachel says
I love these! The little light is a cool addition…you’re so clever.
claire says
this is so cute! i like that you stuck with your yellow/blue theme – it is different yet still very festive! and too funny that henry was all into it – i thought he was a perfect angel?? 😉
Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says
Adorable! I love that you added lights to the jars to make them glow! Such a clever idea!
Katja @ Shift Ctrl Art says
I love these. So cute. I have been in the mood to put things in jars lately too. I love the punch of yellow from the pine cones. I am working on a turquoise yellow color scheme myself over here 🙂 Love your project Kim!!!
Katrina says
So pretty!! I’m so joining in one the fun next week!!
Mrs Limestone says
So cute! Where do you find your faux trees? The ones I stumble upon are always so expensive.
Caitlin @ Desert Domicile says
I love that you added the tea light to the lid of the mason jars! So clever! Your origami stars are awesome too. I could see a giant one being used as a tree topper!
Kenz @ Interiors by Kenz says
Perfectly wintery! I love it!
Amber @ Wills Casa says
So cute! Love how you worked in your blue and yellow color scheme perfectly!
Trina @ Let's Just Build a House says
i love anything in the blue jars. esp with those metal lids. they are the best. good idea too to add the lights.
Emily @ DavenportDIY says
Love these!! I think the candle on the lid is such a fun touch too! 🙂
Gretchen@BoxyColonial says
very nice! I’ve been coveting trees in bottles for the past few years, too. Maybe NEXT year will be my year to actually make some 😉
Kristin @ bliss-athome.com says
Love these Kim 🙂 xo Kristin
Cindy @ Made2Style says
I love the touch of adding a light to the top! Super cute!
Kelly @ A Swell Place to Dwell says
Adorable! Your center piece is perfect…and Chstmasy without being over the top Christmasy.
Kayla aka Kilo Bravo says
Love those trees…and love the LED light attached to the lid! I need more trees in my life. stat.
cassie says
so pretty! love the fun color combo and it is so perfect in your dining room!
Mandy @ This Girl's Life says
So cute! I love the blue jars!
michelle@decorandthedog says
Adorable. Those little trees get me every time. I also really like the stars. Super fancy!
Julia@Cuckoo4Design says
Oh I love that idea and that they are lighted is even better!