The Christmas decorations are coming down and the house may need a little light. I have a fun craft to fill that need. Tin Can Luminaries, they are easy and fun. Our boys loved doing them.
You'll need:
clean empty tin cans
pattern of what you want to draw
permanent marker
hammer and large nail
craft wire
spray paint - your choice of color
tealight candles
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| Trace your pattern on to the can |
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| Fill your cans with water and freeze. Must be completely frozen. |
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| Remove from freezer and punch dotted lines along designs using a hammer and nail. If hanging the lanterns are desired, punch 2 holes in the rim of the can on opposite sides. Let ice melt and completely dry. |
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| Spray paint can and add handle. Insert the wire into the holes along the rim. Twist the ends to secure. |
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| Place candle in each tin. |
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| Enjoy, on a winters night. |
The boys loved the hammer and nail step to the project. It was a lot of fun.
'Boys loved the hammer and nails step to the project.' Now there's a big surprise. LOL I can really see boys getting into that! We have made those before and they were really fun. And so pretty to set out in the dark! Nice job, guys!
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