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To: nw_arizona_granny
http://www.joann.com/static/project/0812/P349714_cinnamon_stick_candle_holder.pdf

Project courtesy of Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores®

Designed by Sandy Dunlavy

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
• 1 Glass container
• 2 pkgs Cinnamon sticks
• 1 spool Green wire-edged green ribbon, 1 1/2” wide
• 1 Pine sprig
• 1 Small pinecone
• Glue gun and glue sticks
• Wire cutters
• Scissors
• Glass cleaner and paper towels

DIRECTIONS:
1. Clean glass container.
2. Using wire cutters, cut all cinnamon sticks to a length 1/2” below top of glass container.
3. Refer to photo in placing all materials.
4. Glue cinnamon sticks to sides of container. Let glue dry thoroughly before proceeding.
5. Wrap ribbon around container and tie a knot. Trim ends at an angle.
6. Glue pine sprig on knot. Glue pine cone in center of pine sprig.

Optional design: Add small berries or holiday-themed picks if desired.

8,613 posted on 12/13/2008 11:06:05 PM PST by TenthAmendmentChampion (Join us on the best FR thread, 8000+ posts: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/1990507/posts)
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To: TenthAmendmentChampion
http://www.joann.com/static/project/0712/P448334.pdf

Project courtesy of FloraCraft

Designed by Kathleen George
Project size: 9” tall

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
• Styrofoam™ brand foam
Cone, 4”x9”
Disk, 1”x6”
• Wrapped peppermint candies, 1 or 2 bags
• 1” Decorative ribbon, 20” length
• Holly floral picks
• White craft glue
• Low-temperature hot glue gun*
*Glue gun should only be used with adult supervision.

DIRECTIONS:
1. Glue cone to center of disk.
2. Glue ribbon around sides of disk.
3. Beginning at bottom of cone and working up in rows,
use hot glue gun to adhere peppermints to cone until completely
covered. Top cone with single candy.
4. Press holly floral picks into disk as desired.

8,614 posted on 12/14/2008 12:30:37 AM PST by TenthAmendmentChampion (Join us on the best FR thread, 8000+ posts: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/1990507/posts)
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