Decorative Candles
By Nancy Cavanaugh

Centerpiece

What you need:
Pillar candle
Silk or dried flowers
Plastic circle base
Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Wire cutters

What to do:
1. Using the wire cutters, cut the flowers and leaves down so they're easier to work with.
2. Arrange the flowers, leaves, etc. around the base, then hot glue into place.
3. Place the candle in the middle.

Optional:
. Paint holiday designs onto the candle using acrylic paint.
. Use special candle pins to decorate the candle.
. Tie a ribbon with a holiday design around the candle or glue on a bow.

Candlesticks

What you need:
2 candleholders
2 matching candlesticks
Silk or dried flowers
Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Wire cutters

What to do:
1. Using the wire cutters, cut the flowers and leaves down so they're easier to work with.
2. Arrange the flowers, leaves, etc. around the candleholders, then hot glue into place.
3. Place the candlesticks in the holders.

Optional:
. Paint holiday designs onto the candle using acrylic paint.

Nancy Cavanaugh, is a stay-at-home mom and avid crafter. You can find lots more fun crafts for kids, ages three to seven, at her site: Kids Holiday Crafts www.kidsholidaycrafts.com