DIY Candy Corn Jar Decor

A sweet treat holder, this cute candy corn painted jar is adorable sitting on a table or counter to bring a touch of fall to your home.  It is also a great to fill with candy to gift to a teacher, friend, or neighbor. Place a votive inside to create a simple and festive lantern. You can use any type of jar or glass that has smooth sides without raised lettering, this is a perfect use for clean, empty spaghetti, pickle, or jelly jars. If you have some spare spray paint on hand this quick craft is also a free one!

Supplies Needed:

Clean, smooth sided jar

orange spray paint

white spray paint

yellow spray paint

painters tape

rafia

Directions:

Measure jar so that it is divided into three roughly equal parts, mark lightly with a marker.

Cover center section with painters tape, press edges down tightly to ensure a crisp, clean line.

Spray a light coat of white on the top section of your jar, allow to dry 5 minutes.  Apply 1-2 more  coats, after your final coat allow it to dry for 1 hour.

Flip jar over  and paint the bottom third the same way, a light tack coat of yellow, drying between layers. Paint down and avoid overspray.

Allow your jar to dry overnight.

Remove painters tape from center, place a line of painters tape over the edge of yellow and white you previously painted, cover all but the middle with newspaper.

Paint center orange with 2-3 coats.

Dry thoroughly and it is ready for use.  Since the paint is on the outside it is safe to fill with candy or place a candle inside.