DIY Cozy Luminaires

This year my dining room table is looking like a frosty woodland scene- with ( to quote Laura Ingalls) "store-bought" birch candles, vintage reindeer, and cozied mason jars perfect for tea lights.
The mason jars are VERY easy to create.  I cannot stress this enough. VERY easy.  Just pick up a pack of jars from the grocery, some old sweaters from the thrift store, and some yarn, and you're ready to get started.
The sleeves of the sweaters work great, but the whole sweater can be utilized, you just need to stitch up the back with some of the yarn.  Simply lay the jar on its side on the sweater, so you have some idea of how much to cut.  I suggest using fabric scissors in order to make life easier.  The sweater swatch can be pulled as tightly as needed, while it is around the jar when loop stitching it all together.  They can then be topped off with a felt snowflake (as above) or, if using fair isle sweaters and colored yarn, an ornament or light string bulb.  The result is a wonderful warm glow.  They make a great party favor or inexpensive gift!
Happy Holidays to all!