One of my favorite things about being a blogger is the sense of community I feel. I’ve made some really great friends along the way too. I’m over the moon excited for my friend and fellow blogger, Vanessa Coppola from SeeVanessaCraft.com because she just recently released her book, Party in a Jar.

photo credit: Jen Roberts Photography

Party in a Jar features sixteen kid-friendly craft projects that not only provide entertainment for pint-sized partygoers but also function as takehome party favors! From edible dino terrariums to holiday-themed gifts and centerpieces, these upcycled jar crafts are earth-friendly and sure to be the hit of your next get-together.

Vanessa threw a fun craft party to celebrate the launch of her book and I had the opportunity to go! Vanessa really went all out for the party. I didn’t expect anything less from such a talented party stylist though.

At the party, we each got to make a mason jar lantern. The instructions for the craft are included in Party in a Jar.  My current favorite color is teal so I decided to stick with all one color for my project.

Here’s what my lantern looked like at the party. It was still pretty wet, but I really liked the way it was turning out.

Fast forward to Mother’s Day and I was hosting a luncheon for my family and some friends. I had some beautiful flowers I received for Mother’s Day and I thought I would turn my lantern into a vase. I absolutely LOVED how it looked on the table. It really added so much. From kid-friendly craft to sophisticated center-piece. I love it!

If you want to make your own mason jar lantern or vase, make sure you pick up a copy of Party in a Jar by Vanessa Coppola. You can purchase the book on Amazon or directly from Gibbs Smith.
Do you want a signed copy?Vanessa will be sending out signed (super cute mason jar) bookplates to stick inside the books by request. To request a bookplate, email seevanessacraft@gmail.com with the subject line BOOKPLATE. You will just need to provide some proof of purchase and your address.

Congrats on your book Vanessa and thanks for the fun evening!
Happy Crafting everyone!