Sugar and Spice to create something nice… Nice and easy and affordable. How could you go wrong? Everyone would agree that when little ones are giving gifts, it is the homemade crafts that create the most smiles and memories. When trying to think of what your child can give this Christmas, consider this quick and easy alternate to a store bought item. This easy to accomplish Christmas candle will make your holiday memories last.
To make this project quick easy and affordable, here are a few tips before you begin. Often it is easier to make more than one of a craft at a time, so finding something that is universal and can be done in one evening is often a helpful edge. Similarly, finding a craft that your child can personalize fairly easily and create a minimal amount of mess will make the event more relaxing for you and your helpers.
Onto the good stuff: Making a Christmas candle.
You will need some very basic materials.
One glass containers of some kind (pint sized canning jars do nicely)
One 2”X12” Material Strips (of Christmas colors)
Four cinnamon sticks
Hot glue gun and sticks
Pictures of child or Christmas scene
Glitter spray
Candle ( that fits inside your chosen container)
Sugar
First, decorate the container. The cinnamon sticks make for a great school picture frame. Hot-glue on the decorations (cinnamon sticks, material, and anything else you would like to add) on as you see fit.
Take the candle and center it inside the container. Fill in the sides of the container with sugar just about to the top of the candle. You have just finished a very special project that was quick easy and affordable. When packaging, take into consideration the possibility of spills. Keep Upright.
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