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Evergreen Candle

Take a pretty glass container, glue bits of greenery around it, and set candles inside to combine the freshness of greenery with the welcoming warmth of candlelight.

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What You Need

spray-painting pine leaves
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How to Make It

1. Prepare the glass surface by cleaning it with window cleaner. Then select any flat evergreen pieces you would like to use. Coat the greenery with spray adhesive.


attaching pine leaves to glass
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2. Wait a few seconds for the adhesive to get tacky and then attach each piece to the container with the ends hanging from the bottom of the container.


trimming pine leaves
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3. Allow the greenery to dry for a few minutes. Then trim the bottoms with sturdy scissors, floral snips, or garden shears.


 

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Comments ( 2 )
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jdvanoers wrote:

what a brilliant idea.......thanks

11/15/2009 08:01:24 PM Report Abuse
judith.beatrice wrote:

Great idea and sooo easy. My kind of project and it looks fabulous. Family & friends will think I'm so clever. Thanks!

11/6/2009 10:09:26 AM Report Abuse

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