Wednesday, November 21, 2012

"Nutty" Holiday Candle Holders

2 cups mixed nuts in shells
white or wood glue
glitter
2 taper candles or 1 pillar candle
2 clean margarine containers or 1 whipped cream container
fall leaves or Christmas adornments


For small holders and taper candles pour 1 cup of nuts in margarine container mix in enough glue to coat (White glue dries clear) insert taper candle in center, sprinkle on glitter and let dry about 24 hours. Carefully unmold.

For pillar candle holder Mix 2 cups of nuts with glue in a separate container first. Center pillar candle in container and then pour glue coated nuts around candle, sprinkle on glitter and let everything dry approximately 24 hours before unmolding.

Tuck fall leaves between candle and nuts after unmolding.

For Christmas decor add different foliage and either a red, green, or white candle.