Since I was out of crafting commission for most of October, I did what I never do which is skip decorating for Thanksgiving and go straight to Christmas. But, I thought I should have SOMETHING on the table that looks festive for Thanksgiving Dinner so I made these easy Candleholders from glitter paper and vellum!
Supplies
- Digital Cutting Machine (I used my Cricut)
- Cut file (I used one from Creative Fabrica)
- Glitter Cardstock
- Vellum
- Double Sided Tape
- Glue Stick
- Hot Glue and Glue Gun
I uploaded the file to Cricut Design Space and didn't resize since I knew the dimensions worked with the glass candles I always keep on hand. It already has the perforation for the score lines and I just scored them manually using my scoring board and bone folder.
You can use your digital cutter to cut the vellum but it was just as easy to use my papercutter. Each panel is 7.5 x 2.5. I put a strip of double-sided tape on the bottom of each perforated/scored panel and attached the bottom of the vellum panels. The top was more narrow than my tape so to secure the top of the panels, I just ran a glue stick on the available space.
I love the kind that goes on purple but dries clear!
I used my glue gun and ran a line of glue on the tab that folds in to close the holder. Glitter paper can be stubborn with other adhesives. These slide right over the glass candles. Easy Peasy. Was all done before Mr. Chocolate even woke up!
2 comments:
Such a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table! Looks great! I just had my chairs cleaned to get ready for tomorrow. Tis' the season!
Carol, these turned out beautifully.
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