From Ordinary to Festive

• There are all sorts of places to decorate that we normally don't think of. Cover a pot rack with greens and ornaments, bring in an iron planter from outside and fill it with holiday blooms or miniature decorated trees, and place wrapped gifts on chairs or cluster them on a bookcase for additional impact (figure A).
• Cover a sideboard usually used to hold dishes with favorite collections like beaded fruit in a bowl and homemade snowmen. Tie the whole look together with a mix of fresh and artificial greens.
• The old fashioned feeling that comes from natural greens and berries is warm and welcoming, plus it works in almost any decor.

Materials:

planter
candle wax
crayon (optional)
string for wicks
double boiler
hot glue gun/glue

Steps:

1. Cut wicks to desired length and glue to bottom of planter (use several for a large container).
2. Melt wax according to directions and add a small bit of crayon for desired color.
3. Pour wax into mold and allow to harden.