Is one of your favorite things about the holidays Santa Claus? Be honest. Whether your 5 or 65 years old people of all ages love Santa. If you are looking for a new and creative way to celebrate Santa then make these Santa Candleholders. Kindra Boroff designed this project using FolkArt Enamel and Extreme Glitter paints. This project makes a wonderful centerpiece on your holiday table, or place on top of a fireplace. This eye-catching craft is not for a beginner crafter. This is perfect for an intermediate or advanced level crafter. To see all the supplies you will need, along with the complete instructions see below.
Plaid Supplies
FolkArt Enamels- 4001 Wicker White, 4133 Lipstick Red
FolkArt Extreme Glitter-2796 Hologram, 2792 Red, 2787 Silver
Stencil Décor-1529 Spouncer Value pack
Plaid Stencil Value Pack-29375 Plain Jane
Other Supplies
Wine bottles, 2 ½” Black satin ribbon, Gray cardstock, Hot glue, Masking tape
Instructions
- Base coat the wine bottles with Wicker White using a spouncer. Allow to dry completely
- Tape off the bottom and top section of the bottle to create a 6” middle section. Spounce with Lipstick Red. Allow to dry completely or bake the bottles following manufacturer’s instructions.
- Re-tape and spounce with Red glitter. Allow to dry completely between coats.
- Spounce the white sections with Hologram glitter.
- Measure the black ribbon to fit the bottle. Stencil the letters in Wicker White onto the ribbon.
- When dry spounce a few coats of Hologram to the letters.
- Spounce the gray cardstock with Silver glitter. Add a few coats for complete coverage allowing it to dry completely in between coats.
- Cut 3 ½” squares from the cardstock. Cut the center out so that there is a ¾” wide edge.
- Hot glue the ribbon 2 ½” up from the base of the bottle. Hot glue the silver mat to the ribbon as shown, creating a buckle.
- Add white taper candles.
