Country Candles

Striped Candle Centerpiece

Materials:

candle-painting medium (available at craft stores)
craft paint
two pieces of flat wood
flat-cut brush
3 or 4 bricks
sand

Steps:

1. Mix candle-painting medium with craft paint.
2. Lay down two pieces of wood and set the candle down horizontally on the wood. The wood stabilizes the candle and makes it easy to apply an even stripe.
3. Using a flat-cut brush, roll the candle to paint a stripe.
4. Use three or four bricks to hold the candles. Duct tape one side of each brick to close off the holes. Place the bricks end to end on the table.
5. Place a candle in every other hole, then pour sand into the hole to secure the candle. Set apples or another accessory in between the candles for a country effect.

Materials:

glass compote bowl
large, multi-wick candle
papier-mache shapes (cookie cutters can also be used)
beans

Steps:

1. Place a large, multi-wick candle in a glass compote bowl.
2. Slide papier-mache shapes between the candle and bowl and fill in with beans.

Materials:

canning jars
sand
small votive candles
wire

Steps:

1. Fill a canning jar one-third full of sand and place a small votive candle in the bottom.
2. Twist wire around the top to create a handle.