DIY Fishing in a Jar

This project was sent all the way from Switzerland by Jane. She made “fishing in a jar” table numbers. So adorable, I can barely stand it.

 fishing line table numbers

 fishing line table numbers

 fishing line table numbers

What you’ll need:
- a big jar (like this one)
- a regular jar (like this one)
- a napkin (flea market)
- a branch
- natural string
- water
- clay
- a piece of cardboard
- a pen
- a pair of scissors

fishing line table numbers

fishing line table numbers

Step 1. Take the two jars, put them on the napkin.
Step 2. Fill one of them with water and the other one with clay.
Step 3. Tie a piece of string to an end of the branch.
Step 4. Cut a fish form in the piece of cardboard and pierce a whole in the fish’s head.
Step 5. Write the table number on the fish.
Step 6. Tie the fish with the string.
Step 7. Plant the fishing cane in the clay.

Stay tuned for the matching place cards project!

October 29th, 2010  |  Email to a friend
Category: DIY Projects

Comments
  1. 1
    Stephanie on October 29, 2010

    This is so sweet, simple, childlike and yet sophisticated. I am in love. And I need to have a little baby boy so I can throw him a birthday party.

  2. 2
    Victoria on October 29, 2010

    I actually thought what a wonderful centerpiece for a wedding. Its obviously perfect for any occasion. Gorgeous idea and thank-you for sharing!

  3. 3
    Jane on October 30, 2010

    thanks a lot for these sweet notes.

  4. 4
    Sandra on November 11, 2010

    This ist so simple and beautiful and a very nice project for me with my little two boys. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Switzerland.

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