{"id":4447,"date":"2022-12-06T16:43:24","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T21:43:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdf\/?p=4447"},"modified":"2022-12-15T14:03:51","modified_gmt":"2022-12-15T19:03:51","slug":"creating-ice-lanterns-wreaths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdf\/2022\/12\/06\/creating-ice-lanterns-wreaths\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating Ice Lanterns & Wreaths"},"content":{"rendered":"

With winter break and the longest nights of the year approaching, try a magical project that will wow your entire family \u2013 ice lanterns and wreaths.\u00a0 Depending o\"\"<\/a>n the ages of your children, decide if a simple or more labor-intensive project is in order.<\/p>\n

For the younger ones, try filling a balloon up partially with water and freezing it.\u00a0 After an hour or so, adjust your icy orb to coax some of the remaining liquid up the sides. Once solid, remove the balloon to reveal a vessel that will make Queen Elsa swoon.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Another option is to select an aluminum pie pan or plastic take-away tray and fill it with water.\u00a0 Arrange cranberries, pine boughs and sliced oranges then freeze.\u00a0 If you wish to make a hole in the ice to hang your creation, heat the tip of a skewer and carefully push it through the ice before suspending outside.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Finally, try filling a bucket or large container with water. Carefully tape a mason jar down to displace the water (or alternatively try using a bundt pan) and freeze. Once solid, remove the containers and add a candle or small light and enjoy! More detailed instructions can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For other unique craft project ideas, check out our Pinterest<\/a> page!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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