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MASON JAR CANDLEHOLDER
Materials Needed:
Paint the outside of the jar and allow to dry completely. Recoat if necessary.
Materials needed:
Carefully take apart an envelope to use for a pattern. On the white side of the wrapping paper, trace around the envelope, marking the places to fold. Cut out the envelope, fold and glue into place. Place a plain label on the front for addressing if you are mailing it. You can decorate these with ribbons or lace if you are NOT mailing them, but if you are, it is best to leave them plain, or they may get caught in the mailing machinery at the post office. These are nice to attach to gifts, with the envelopes matching the gift wrap.
16 oz bottle liquid potpourri concentrate (I used Florasense)
Heat half the liquid potpourri in saucepan or microwave. Stir in the gelatin until dissolved. Add remaining potpourri and stir until dissolved. Pour gelatin mixture into jars and place jars in fridge for about 2 hours to set. Cut a piece of lace about 2" in diameter larger than the opening in the jar. Center the lace over the opening and screw on the ring (don't use the lid). Tie a thin ribbon around the ring if desired.
This is a great project for kids!
Materials needed:
Tear the tissue paper into small pieces. Dip the pieces in the liquid starch and place on the outside of the jar, slightly
overlapping each piece. Allow to dry overnight. Spray with a craft protector finish specifically for glass. Attach some ribbon, lace or raffia to the top of the jar. Place a candle in the bottom. These are really pretty, the light shows through the paper.
I make a bunch of these every Christmas...they smell so good!
Materials needed:
Mix applesauce and spices into a stiff dough. Sprinkle cinnamon on a cutting board and roll out dough. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters. Poke a small hole in the top for hanging. Lay flat to dry, this takes a few days. Turn over every 12 hours until completely dry.
These are plain ornaments you can paint. Another fun one for the kids.
Materials needed:
Mix together all ingredients and cook over medium heat stirring constantly for about 4 minutes or until mixture looks like mashed potatoes. Cover and allow to cool enough to knead it. Roll out dough and cut into shapes using cookie cutters. Poke a hole in the top for hanging. Lay flat and allow ornaments to dry for 24 hours. Paint with tempera paints.
1/2 cup flour (do not use self-rising flour)
In a ceramic or glass bowl, thoroughly mix dry ingredients. Add essential oil and boiling water. The scent will be strong, but will fade slightly when it dries. For colored dough, blend in food coloring one drop at a time until desired shade is achieved. Blend ingredients well. Working with a small amount at a time roll dough between palms of hands to form small balls. Cover unused dough to keep it from drying out. You may want to use thin gloves, or your hands will smell like the essential oil for days. Allow stones to dry completely. You can use these in a variety of ways. Drop some in a vase with silk flowers, tie in a net bag and add a ribbon, place a few in with your 'delicates', etc. These hold their scent for a long time.
2 packets (1/2 ounce) unflavored gelatin
In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water. Set aside to soften. Heat milk to boiling point and pour into
softened gelatin. Stir until gelatin is dissolved. Add oil of cloves as preservative if glue is to be kept for more than a day. Makes about 1/3 cup.
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