A little DIY craft for your Thanksgiving

Today we are showing the cutest do it yourself mod podge candle project. It's a great craft to do with the family this holiday season. It makes for a unique gift to give to neighbors and friends. Or better yet give a candle as a hostess gift! We've tied a tag around the candle and plan to use ours as place cards for Thanksgiving. Gobble Gobble! The pictures below show the step by step process to this easy craft but we highly suggest watching the video at the bottom.

What you'll need:

*1 Candle (any size will work, ours is 6inches)

*Mod Podge (We prefer Matte and not the Gloss version)

*1 Napkin (also can use tissue paper)

*1 Brush

*Wax paper as your work space so the Mod Podge won't stick to your counter.

The napkin you choose needs to be a consistent scape like the top picture. The picture of the cute napkin with the wreaths is not ideal for the candle size we choose. You can make it work but we decided not to so just follow the bird and shalana's gold fingernails int he demo!

Step 1:

Paint on the Mod Podge to the sides of the candle - Really lather it on there.

Step 2:

Size your napkin by folding it to fit the size of your candle.  Our candle is 6 inches so we folded the top of the napkin down to be 6 inches. 

Step 3:

Roll the candle along the napkin.

This pic above is a tissue paper version.

Step 4:

Apply another coat of Mod Podge to the napkin that is now in place. Be gentle so you don't rip your napkin.

Step 5:

You'll have some overhang with the napkin at the bottom of the candle so just push in with your brush and apply some Mod Podge to really seal it down. Remember to be doing this on wax paper so the candle doesn't stick to your counter when it's placed upright to dry. 

Step 6:

Let it dry for 30 mins

Such a simple DIY project this holiday season and makes for a unique gift or decor piece.

CAUTION: The napkin will not melt like the wax does when it burns. Be attentive when you do decide to light it and peel the napkin down as it burns in time. 

Safety first and Happy Thanksgiving! 

Check out our website for more decor and gifts

https://www.robinsoncottage.com

Walking Into November But Not Forgetting October

Shalana here, 

wanted to share a memory from last year. We hosted an event we called, 'Witches Soiree'

100 women attended this sit down dinner in witch attire as we danced under the full moon!

On the back of each chair was their name tag attached to the hand-made broom made from sticks and twine that each guest could take home. 

Popcorn balls themed as pumpkins on the plates to welcome you to your chair.

Lavender lined the walkway to the party

Each table was titled a "Coven"

Each guest went home with many prizes. To list a few, 

*Glittered tipped wands, given by the special Witch in the garden who read your palm. 

*Wish Bracelets to be worn until they fall off. 

"Tie this bracelet upon your wrist and make a special moon wish. When the bracelet leaves your wrist, you'll know you got your wish."

* The black boxes were filled with a delicate gold chained necklace with a healing stone attached to bring you wellness -Kindness, Health, Balance, Wisdom, etc.

The view from the entrance looked intriguing.

Tiki torches lining the garden.

Spooky Sisters pose for a photo under the arbor.

As our guest arrived, the sound of haunting violins were playing by these 2 Witches.

A perfect moment capturing 1 of our special Witches telling us about the stars

(My dear friend, Kathleen Boswell)

Toasting to the full moon that shined so bright that night.

We told our guest to arrive in their best witch attire.

 Kylee, Paige and I with our new witchy friend dressed in white. 

She was voted 'Best Dressed'

The crew behind the scenes that helped create such a memorable night. 

Left to Right- Paige, Kylee, Shelese, Me, Britney, Cierra, Gentry and Jessica.

Here is a video clip of the festive night!