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