Toddler Activities: Decorated Votive Candle Holder

It's always good to have a candle handy especially in hurricane season. Here's a candle holder you and your toddler can decorate and display. It also makes a nice Mother's Day gift.

1. Select items to be glued onto the jar.
2. Using tacky glue, adhere the rhinestones or buttons onto the jar.
3. Let the rhinestones or buttons dry until secure.

4. Wrap a single piece of ribbon (about 6 1/2 inches for standard size jar) around the rim of the baby jar. Using glue, adhere to the rim. Do NOT go above the rim.
5. For the bow, we used two pieces. Cut one about 4 1/2 inches. Make a loop and glue the end to middle of the back of the ribbon. Glue the other end to the middle forming two loops. Cut another piece of ribbon about two inches and wrap around the middle. If you prefer, use a small rhinestone or button to embellish.

TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS

Emergency Candles

You can use emergency candles which come with the glass holder and candle. Decorate with buttons, flat back rhinestones, stickers, ribbon or paint. We found these emergency candles at a Dollar Store.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE