DIY Cinnamon Stick Candles

10/30/2013

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If you're looking for a cute, quick centerpiece -- this is the craft for you! Super simple and you'll be able to finish this craft within a half hour!
Supplies Needed:
  • Cinnamon Sticks (I found a good amount for cheap on Amazon)
  • 3 candles
  • Rubber bands
  • Twine
STEP 1:
Place rubber band around the candle and then start sticking your cinnamon sticks under the rubber band. To switch up the look, I lined the cinnamon sticks facing outwards and facing the candle. If your cinnamon sticks are the same height, try breaking them to vary the height otherwise they look fine if they are all the same. 
STEP 2:
After the candle is covered in cinnamon sticks and they're placed the way you like them -- add the twine around the rubber band to cover it up. It's as easy as that! To add a little winter look, you could also add holly berries to your candles or whatever types of accessories you would like! :)

Enjoy!!

xoxo,
Catherine
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DIY Clothespin Picture Frame

10/29/2013

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Supplies Needed:
  • Clothespins 
  • Photos or Christmas Cards received in the mail
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Poster board or Cardboard 
  • Scissors
  • Decoration in the middle if preferred





STEP 1:
Using your poster board or cardboard, cut out a round circle at whichever size you prefer. Mine is about 12 inches top to bottom. Cut out circle with scissors.


STEP 2:
Lay out your clothespins on your cutout circle to figure out how many you want to use. Make sure to spread out evenly so pictures are not overlapping. Once laid out, hot glue onto your circle and you're ready to throw up the pictures! :)


STEP 3:
If preferred, hot glue your decoration onto the middle of the circle and you're DONE!!


*Great decor for a dorm or apartment! :) 


xoxo,
Catherine



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DIY Mason Jar Lid Pumpkin

10/29/2013

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Supplies Needed: 
  • 20 Mason Jar Lids. (I found mine at Festival Foods)
  • Twine or Orange Yarn to tie the lids together.
  • 1 Orange Can of Spray Paint. (I bought mine at Hobby Lobby)
  • Scissors to cut the twine or yarn.
  • 4 inch Cinnamon Sticks for the stem.


STEP 1:
In a well-ventilated area, preferable outside (on a day that is not windy or rainy) -- lay out newspaper and spread the mason jar bands on top of the paper. Make sure they're several inches apart. After spray painting, allow to dry 3 to 4 hours. 

After the 3 or 4 hours, flip the mason jar bands and spray other side. Again, let dry for another 3-4 hours. Do each step one more time for a total of 4 rounds of spray paint.




STEP 2:
Once lids are completely dry, string together the mason jar bands on the twine or yarn, whichever you prefer. As it is not shown in the photo above, make sure all bands are facing the same direction. This is very important so your pumpkin fans out nicely. 




STEP 3:
Once the piece of twine or yarn is through the bands -- pull as tight as you can. During this step, it may help to have a partner helping you with this. Once pulled tight, tie a double knot and cut off any excess string. 
After you have it tied, it should just be a matter of gently separating the lids so they are spaced evenly and they are the way you want them to look. 
Lastly -- pop in a few cinnamon sticks in the middle of your pumpkin for the stem. You should use about 5 or 6 cinnamon sticks per pumpkin, it just depends how thick the sticks are and VOILA!

Enjoy your Mason Jar Lid Pumpkin! :)

xoxo, 
Catherine
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