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Thanksgiving Crafts-Learn to Make a Personalized Thanksgiving Place Card Holder

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July 30, 2010

Thanksgiving Crafts-Learn to Make a Personalized Thanksgiving Place Card Holder

Grab your Thanksgiving guests’ attention when heading to the table for their feast, and guide them to their seats with a one of a kind personalized place card holder.

To create custom designed place card holders without breaking the bank, start by using a simple candle holder and build your design up from there.  For this project, you will need the following supplies:

Candle holders-We chose a simple store bought brown metal holder in the shape of a leaf to represent the harvest theme of autumn.  Ceramic would also work well. Candles-We chose to use candles in the shape of an autumn leaf in yellow and rust colors. Wired ribbon-Copper color, but any other coordinating color would be fine, as well as satin ribbon (approx. 6 in. in length) Craft Scissors Glue gun Glue sticks Glass stones-We used rust and brown colored stones Artificial berries and nuts Sharpie pen-Black or brown Hole puncher

Step 1:

Position your candle on to the middle of the candle holder.  Using your glue gun, glue the glass stones and artificial berries and nuts to the base of the candle holder, focusing at the top of the holder and the stem.   Once your items are secured to the metal, move on to Step 2. 

Step 2:

Using your craft scissors, cut patterned card paper to desired length and fold in half.   Next, punch out a hole at the top left corner of the card using your hole puncher.   Then, using your sharpie pen, write the name of each of your invited guests on each name card.

Step 3:

Wrap your precut ribbon around the base of the candle holder securing it at the top of the candle by tying a bow.  As a finishing touch, you might also consider wrapping clear colored cellophane around your place card holder.  You are now ready to place your unique place card holder on to the center of each dinner plate.  Not only will these custom place card holders work well to accent your autumn center piece table setting, it will also be a nice personalized holiday favor for your guests to take home as a remembrance of a fine celebration.

Linda Johnson is a degreed and experienced crafter and interior/exterior decorating specialist, with years of experience helping friends, family, and clients solve their decorating and craft needs. Linda and her contributing writers invite you to submit your own great ideas for free, and also find tons more craft ideas and decorating projects like this with photos to try yourself.

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Oil Candles Definitely Have a Special Place in the History of Lighting

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July 21, 2010

Oil Candles Definitely Have a Special Place in the History of Lighting

In the past Oil Candles were probably among the most widely used types of candles particularly in modest households. Generally made from animal fat, oil candles gave a lot of smoke and a heavy smell that was completely unhealthy; it was with the appearance of the paraffin oil candles that things changed. Nevertheless, by the time such modern materials got to be used, candles had already developed a decorative function as well. Paraffin oil candles are not very popular nowadays due to the fact that they are considered harmful from the environmental point of view.

In modern times, many manufacturers have come up with solutions for using scented oil candles that rely on natural extracts. Aromatherapy oil candles in glass recipients are probably some of the most popular ones of the kind; some manufacturers even provide everything one needs to make oil candles right at home. Pure liquid paraffin, essential oils, glass bottles and the candle inserts could get you some very nice home-made oil candles: it’s your choice whether you want to make them odorless or scented. The good part is that they are smokeless and don’t leave any waste after burning.

Glass oil candles now come in both traditional and innovative shapes; most models fit regular candle holders and they have wick designs that make them look nice all the time. Usually cotton-made, the wick is generally long-lasting ensuring a good flame quality. If you’d rather use some innovative glass oil candles there are plenty of shapes to choose from; the only different thing is that they don’t match traditional holders, and rely on their design for efficiency. Some manufacturers have even come up with oil candles the flame of which has the same color as the essential oil inside the bottle.

Nowadays, technology allows the use of solid oil for candles which gently melts down as the flame warms the material. Called stone oil candles by the manufacturers, such innovations occupy a favorite place in the preferences of candle lovers who want to create unique settings at home, in the garden, around the fireplace and so on. Such unique oil candles come in a variety of textures, shapes and colors, imitating the looks of one’s favorite natural stones; they also make excellent gifts for various occasions since they bring a spark of originality and beauty anywhere they are used.

Muna wa Wanjiru Has Been Researching and Reporting on Candles for Years. For More Information on Oil Candles, Visit His Site at OIL CANDLES

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How to Find the Ideal Place for Your Wall Candle Holder

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June 26, 2010

How to Find the Ideal Place for Your Wall Candle Holder

I’ve been thinking about the placement of wall candle holders for some time now. There are so many applications for these beautiful candle holding wall sconces. With the addition of these wall candles, to places on your walls that already have some form of art or decoration, you can enhance the beauty of each and every room in your home or office. So join me in exploring all the possible applications these wall candles have in order to turn ordinary rooms into magnificent surroundings.

I will start out by asking you if you have any wall mirrors in your home other than in your bathroom? By placing a wall candle holder on each side of your wall mirror, you add a classic touch of beauty that was not there before.

If you have some walls in your home that are small, you can add one or two wall candle holders to these depending on the size of the wall sconce you wish to use. An example of this is the small section of wall I have between my living room and dining room. On this wall I have applied 2 medium size wrought iron candle holders that are each capable of holding one pillar candle 3 inches in diameter. I have the candle holder on the left about 5 inches higher on the wall than the candle holder on the right. This adds an artful appearance to a wall that would normally be left empty.

I have a fireplace in my living room. My fireplace is built into the wall. Above the fireplace is a mantle. Above the mantle is a normal painted wall. On the wall above the fireplace is a framed art print. I chose to put up a wall candle holder on each side of this framed art print. If you choose to put up wall candle holders along the sides of framed art, be sure to match both the theme of the artwork and the style of the frame. If you do this you will be most pleased with the results.

We all know that wall candle holders go quite well in hallways. Did you know that if you have a second floor stairway with a wall on one or both sides of the stairway, these wall sconces, in the proper style or theme of your home décor, are to die for! Talk about beautiful…

Now let me talk about candle holder wall sconces and bedroom décor. One of the most beautiful bedroom decorations I ever put my eyes across was at the home of one of my friends. In the master bedroom was dark oak bedroom furniture. The headboard of the bed (King size) was also beautifully carved dark oak. The headboard was up against the middle of the wall on one side of the room. Above the headboard was a beautiful contemporary tapestry (about 5’ tall by 7’ long) hanging on the wall. On each side of the tapestry was a wall sconce candle holder. These wall candle holders had to be 24 inches tall, made out of brushed pewter. The pewter candle holders matched the rod that held the tapestry on the wall.  I’m telling you this looked stunning!    

When it comes to tapestries, no matter what the size, if there is room for a wall candle holder on each side, then put them there. It just adds a touch of magic to the room décor.

From wall mirrors to small walls, from framed art to hallways, from stairways to tapestries and by now I’m sure you have some ideas of your own, you can’t go wrong by adding some of these flickering works of art. All you have to do now is explore the possibilities…

After growing up as the apprentice of his father who was a master of all trades, Joe Tobiasz, Owner/Webmaster of Wall-Decor-Concepts.com explored the idea of a career in interior/exterior decorating and design over 25 years ago. Since then he has never looked back. He has both volunteered and consulted for many friends and associates over the years offering his natural talent for decorating and remodeling in both interior and exterior applications. When it come to his website, his unusual way of presenting information in the form of short stories has him the talk of both webmasters and the online community. For more information on Wall Candle Holders, go to Wall Candle Holder at: http://www.Wall-Decor-Concepts.com

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