Gifts from the Garden Projects

It was my turn this month to come up with an idea for our garden group gathering.  We've visited gardens, a couple of months ago we visited a wreath making company so this month I thought making gifts from our garden would be a great idea.  There were almost 25 people there and we crafted our little hearts out.  We created the four projects below.  From Limoncello to Rosemary Salt all the items are from the garden, are inexpensive to create and easy.  Enjoy!

Butterfly Vellum Candle Holder

Your favorite photos become treasured gifts with this super easy technique!  This would make a great gift for grandma and grandpa with the grandloves photos on it.

What You’ll Need

Vellum paper (found in the scrapbook section of a craft store)

Computer and printer

Tape, matte finish

Votive holder

Candle

Scissors

How to Make It

      1.     Print photos desired size on vellum.  Joan used fast normal setting on her printer. Cut out in strips slightly smaller than height of votive holder.

2.      Wrap around votive holder to check fit, leaving a ¼” overlap.  If necessary, trim to fit.  Tape ends.  Run fingernail over tape to make disappear.

3.      Place candle in votive holder.