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Easy To Make St Patrick's Day Candle

Here is an easy to put together St Patrick's Day Candle...

It's such a sweet addition to your St. Patrick's Day celebration decor, featuring the traditional clover.

To Make It You Will Need:

A thin wood slab

Green craft card

The clover pattern (Visit here for that)

A candle jar

A yellow golden candle

Glue

Gold pebbles or gold-toned sand

Thin natural rope twine

Green & white twisted craft string.

Instructions

Print out two four-leaf clovers.

I used a small piece of patterned card and printed it on the reverse, so I had two clovers rather than the eight on the printable.

Cut out the clovers.

Use a hole punch to put holes in the top of the clovers.

Set them aside.

On the candleholder, about an inch from the top, apply a small piece of double-sided tape at the front and back of the glass to hold the twine in place. Attach one end of the thin twine onto then back piece of tape, wind the twine around the candleholder to create detail. When you are happy with the width of the twine, cut the end at the tape position, press it to secure.

Cut one more length of twine and one of the green and white striped string.

Tie it around the top of the twine detail, tie and bow, and with that bow, another to create a double bow with four petals.

Attach your clovers to two of the strings and knot to secure.

Pour golden sand into the candleholder.

Place your candle into it.

Light and enjoy.

Safety note: Never leave a wax candle burning unattended.

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A Beautiful Deer Quote

Today, I'm sharing a quote with an original artwork background I created.

The spiritual aspect of deer is rich and varied across different cultures and belief systems. Deer are often seen as symbols of grace and gentleness, with the ability to navigate through obstacles with ease. They embody a deep connection to nature, representing peace, tranquillity, and the essence of life itself.

In various traditions, deer are considered messengers of the spirit world, carrying important insights and guidance.

Here are two examples:

In Native American cultures, the deer is a symbol of love and kindness, reminding individuals of the importance of compassion. In Celtic mythology, the deer is associated with intuition and spiritual awakening, often seen as a guide on the path to self-discovery.

It's believed that the gentle demeanour of deer also promotes a sense of nurturing and harmony, encouraging individuals to cultivate these qualities in their own lives. Their presence in spiritual practices and folklore often highlights themes of balance and the interconnectedness of all living things, inspiring reverence for the natural world and our place within it.

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DIY A Simple Crystal Bead Suncatcher

These simple to make Crystal Bead Suncatchers are my favourite crafty thing to create!

The cut glass crystal ball at the end is the extra special touch, for it's what will cast rainbow colours through the room when the sunlight catches it!

Even on a bit of a cloudy day, it's still beautiful!

Hung in a window frame, like I do, they help deter birds from flying into your windows.

Not only that, they are a very quick, simple homemade gift to make.

You can hang the suncatchers in groups. If you make them different lengths, you'll have a little curtain of beaded suncatchers.

Or you could fill in the entire window with suncatchers.

This suncatcher only took 15 minutes to put together.

To make your own Crystal Bead Suncatcher, you will need:

Wire, I used 0.6mm silver wire (22 gauge)

An assortment of glass beads in different sizes in your chosen colours

A large cut crystal ball, size/diameter, 13cm (5 inches)

Wire Cutters

A small hook for hanging

Step1: Cut the wire to the length you have decided on.

Step 2: Thread one end of the wire through the hole at the top of the cut crystal ball. Then twist the wire at the top several times to secure it.

Step 3: Add a larger bead to cover the twisted wire.

Step 4: Thread your beads. This is where you get creative with the sizes and pattern placement of the beads.

Step 5: Once you have beaded the wire, you are happy with the design, and have beaded it for the desired length, twist a small loop at the top. Then trim the wire.