Recycled Jar Lantern Crochet

Romantic Recycled jar lanterns. Add a citronella candle and hang from trees, summer umbrellas, or place on a table for a simple elegant barbeque or wedding centerpiece. Check my etsy store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/PhoenixRoseDesign   #PhoenixRoseDesign

Welcome to Summer! Recently, I saw a great picture of a bunch of lanterns hanging in the trees around the back garden, with intricate Moroccan style beadwork and crochet. I decided to emulate this with my own patterns and designs – using recycled jars of all shapes and sizes.

Jar lanterns

Starting with cotton crochet thread that had tiny little silver sparkles in it, I made my first jar. I think it turned out adorable – especially after adding the wire loop to hang it from the tree.

Jar lanterns

Once I hung it, I realized that the patterns I made in crochet were cast on the wall almost in a kaleidoscope type pattern. It’s pure awesomeness, and I had to make some for my etsy store!

Not only are they good for the environment, they are great for sprucing up your backyard barbecue parties, weddings, and even for adding an awesome touch to your glamping! Add a citronella candle and hang from trees, summer umbrellas, or place on a table for a simple elegant barbecue or wedding centrepiece which will be talked about for years.

Recycled jars crochet lanterns

These come in 3 sizes – with the jar included.

If you don’t wish for the jar included, I can sell the crochet cover separately -just message me.

Small – about 4 inches in height

Medium – about 6 inches in height

Large – about 7-8 inches in height

Recycled jars crochet lanterns

For more pictures of what I have available, or if you’d like to buy some for yourself, check my etsy store at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PhoenixRoseDesign

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Summer Party 2012

Last weekend was the company’s summer party. The theme was Full Moon Party, and it was held at the Radisson Blue Hotel here in Dublin. Luckily, the weather was perfect – despite not being overly warm, the day was in the 70’s F, which meant for Ireland, it did feel like summer. It gave us an opportunity to get our summer clothes out, don some black light paint / makeup, eat some grilled meat and salads, and dance to the DJ. (I racked up 20,000 steps for the Everest Challenge!)

Here’s a few photos from the event which were taken by me and some by Colin and a few by others. Thanks to them for sharing, and to the company for the fab party!

EyesBlue Eyes & black light paint – me doing the summer beach girl look

Helene & Anne-Laure Helene & Anne-Laure posing for the Paparazzi

Vision in Pink - JacquiJacqui – a vision in pink

Bird in Blacklight paintThe bird I painted on Jacqui’s back in black light paint

Me & HeleneThe last bits of summer sun on the rooftop of the Radisson – Helene & Me

SummerParty1Hanging with my girls – Eve, Jacqui, me, Aoife

flash mob danceThey’re sexy and they know it.. Dancing

outside for some airOutside for some air, after lots of dancing

SummerParty2Back inside the dancing continues – and yes, we wear our sunglasses at night!

SummerParty3Almost time to go, but one last group photo…

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Summer’s Bloom

Water lillies-in work pond

It’s in the 30c range again today. Not too hot but still summery. I got to enjoy a walk after lunch today around the pond (it was busy but not too busy) at work. It was quite pleasant – and I decided to whip out the cell phone and take some photos. Enjoy!

Cat tails and lily pads

Cat-tails, water lilies, and lily pads. Monet would be proud.

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