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Essence of Fall Nature Luminaries

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Essence of Fall Nature Luminaries


These beautiful natural luminaries will complement any fall decor.
  • Several Colorful Leaves
  • Glass votive Holder
  • White Tissue Paper, torn into 2″ strips
  • Craft Glue

Gather several pretty leaves with varying colors in them. Place them on a sheet of wax paper and cover with a heavy book/object for 1 hour to flatten them.
Spread a layer of craft glue and adhere the leaves into place. Allow to dry.
Mix 1 T. Craft glue & 1 T. Warm water to create a decoupage paste/glue.
Apply tissue paper pieces, 1 at a time, “painting” them on with the decoupage glue. Overlap the pieces until the entire votive is covered. Overlap the lip/edge of the votive going approx 1/4 inch into the glass.
Be sure to thoroughly decoupage ALL of the tissue paper.
Dry overnight. To use, insert a tealight and Voila, Natural Luminaries.

Please Note, Candles should not be left unattended.

Melissa 'Liss' Burnell, Founder of Budget101

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2 thoughts on “Essence of Fall Nature Luminaries”

  1. Gosh I hope I rated this excellent! I’m still learning, as well as frequenting this site with my phone, which tends to act up a lot. I am adding this to my favorites, since fall is just around the corner.

    Can’t wait to make these!

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