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Tuesday, December 04, 2007

Part 16: Candle Ornament

hanging on treeSupplies:
  • real long needle
  • sewing needle / thread / scissors
  • yellow embroidery thread
  • felt
  • button
Order of events:
  1. Cut felt (the color you want to use for the candle) 1 1/2 inches by 4 1/2 inches rectangle. If you want a tapered candle, cut a slight angle so when rolled it forms a taper.
  2. Cut felt for flame.
  3. Tie knot on yellow embroidery thread; weave through flame; leave a long tail.
  4. Roll candle felt around long needle; stitch closed.
  5. Thread long needle with embroidery thread; pull through candle.
  6. Stitch on button base.
  7. Make loop out of another piece of embroidery thread. Thread needle and weave through flame; done.

7 comments:

greetingarts said...

Oooh, I think this might be my favorite one yet.

Laurie said...

That is a cute candle.

Nancy said...

What a cute idea! I love anything with buttons.

Geo said...

Really cute!

Sharon said...

I would have never thought of something like this but I am liking the candle the best so far.

Elizabeth, OKC said...

Way too cute!!!!!

Jan in TN said...

Cute, cute, cute. I love it!