Scarecrow and Pumpkin Candle Holders

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Recycle jars into scarecrow candle holders.

Approximate Time: less than 1 hour, excluding drying time

Supplies:

• jars with lids - assorted and clean


• spray paint


• paint or permanent markers for face


• scraps of fabric


• artificial flowers


• straw hat (hole in top)


• raffia, yarn, or paper for hair


• glue

Instructions:

1. Spray paint a clean jar and the lid with a flesh colored paint (or orange for pumpkin) and allow to dry.

1. Glue the lid on to the top of the jar, upside down. This will hold your votive candle.

1. Draw or paint a face on the jar and allow to dry. Triangles work for eyes and a squiggly line is perfect for the mouth.

1. Spray with clear spray paint to prevent chipping when you store this for the season.

1. Glue hair to the jar just below the lid. Use a rubber band to hold in place and allow to dry.

1. Decorate the straw hat using artificial flowers, ribbon, or a tiny crow.

1. Affix the hat to your jar, hiding the hair line.

1. Add a scented candle.

Be Careful! This is very flammable, so do not leave candle unattended. Or you can use a battery operated candle.

How To Dry And Clean Acorns For Crafting

Just as with pine cones, acorns need to be washed and debugged before using in crafts. The process is simple:

• Fill a bowl of acorns with water then rinse them one by one and scrub with a nylon scrubber or toothbrush (if needed). Examine each and toss those that have small holes drilled through the shell (indicates the presence of insects).


• Pat each dry then arrange on a foil lined baking sheet. Let them dry for about an hour then preheat the oven to 350°F.


• When the oven is ready, place the baking sheet on the middle rack. Bake for approximately 10 minutes, stir with a wooden spoon and bake for another 10 minutes.


• After 20 minutes remove from the oven and allow to completely cool before using in crafts.


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Fall Acorn Basket

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Paint a woven basket brown then hot glue acorns around the bottom (both with and without caps). Fill basket with florist’s foam, fruit and Fall foliage.

bhg.com

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Acorn Wreath

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Hot glue acorns to a styrofoam wreath form then finish as you like (spray paint or keep it natural). Hang with ribbon.

littlethingsbringsmiles.com

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