Easy Candle Holder Gift

It's pouring rain in Los Angeles and we are not used to driving in the rain.  I'll have to admit we had a party to go to tonight about 45 miles away but decided to skip it because of the rain.  We didn't want to chance it with other drivers who may also not feel comfortable driving in so much rain.  It is a nice break though and we all love it when it rains here.  I've mentioned before that people are instantly in a better mood here in Los Angeles when it rains.  The rain slows everyone down and that's a good thing for this busy fast paced City. 

Today I made a beautiful gift for our baby sitter.  She loves candles and has them all over her home.  Given that she can't have them lit around the kids, I decided to make her one that is battery operated so that she can have it on when ever she likes.

Here's what it looks like finished:

You'll need a glass candle stick holder from the Dollar Tree Store and some Gorilla Glue:

A tall glass vase from the Dollar Tree Store:
sorry my craft room is a bit messy from all the crafting

some paper punches, this one is Martha Stewart butterfly punch, love this punch!

you'll need Mod Podge and glitter,

you will also need a battery operated candle, I purchased mine also at the Dollar Tree Store

I also used a Sizzix die cut Flourish:
This is used to cut out the shape out of paper using a Sizzix die cutting machine.  If you don't have a Sizzix, you can simply use your paper punches

This is a very easy project and it only takes a minute or two.
Glue the candle stick holder to the bottom of the vase with Gorilla Glue:
set aside and allow to dry over night.

Next, add glue to a piece of paper and sprinkle glitter on top and let dry:

Next, cut out the shapes using your Sizzix die cut or paper punches.  Add Mod Podge to the back of your designs and attache to the battery operated candle:

That's it! insert your candle into the glass vase and it's ready to be gifted to someone special:

Thanks for stopping by,
Happy Holidays Everyone!