The Thin Thread

Today Iâ€™m going to share an easy way of making cute Easter day accessory, right for all ages, without breaking the bank, and having fun at the same time.

Materials List: Eraser Erasers -Â http://www.classroomsupply.com/VALENTINE-ERASERS-36-UNIT/productinfo/852762/

You can buy these erasers from dollar store also and that would be much cheaper.

Ribbon or lace:Â http://www.joann.com/crafts/ribbons/

Needle:Â http://www.joann.com/dritz-looped-needle-threader-6-pkg/prd17573/

Use the needed to make a hole in each eraser, preferably on the top-upper edge of the eraser.

Run the string through the hole.

Now tie a knot to keep the lace from twisting, this will help to keep the eraser stay upright also.

You can make single pendant necklace or make multi-pendant necklace with the same thread Â (see the picture below). You can use different erasers for different occasions also. The picture below is an example of a necklace made with multiple halloween themed erasers.

Thanks for reading the post and if you enjoyed it or would like to share somethings, please let a comment below.

Easter Decoration Candle DIY Project

Many of Â you commented on and appreciated my earlier DIY projects (St. Patrick day candle and Valentine’s day candle, thanks so much for all the comments.) about how to decorate candles in an easy way. With that I’m encouraged to put one more candle decoration project but this time for Easter.

Note: This DIY project idea is inspired by Â the blog post “Graphic printed candles DIY” which can be found on theÂ wonderful blog called “Crafty, Scrappy, Happy” by Jaime Lyn.

For this candle decoration you can use any photo. For example you can use your family photo, baby photo, sticker, cartoon and even a book picture. In this DIY project I have used a bunny picture from a paper napkin. Let’s get started! First we have to get a picture of our choice and then we will laminate the picture on the candle using liquid wax coating. This is a little tricky part and I’ll explain how to do this below. Once this step is done, I promise you that everybody who looks at this candle will ask you about it and about how did you do it? This is an inexpensive way to custom design your candles. I learned this technique long time back from my art teacher. This is a great way to laminate any art work with wax and save it.

Let’s get started. You will need a photo, a plain white candle, scissors and hot liquid paraffin wax.

Easter Candle Decoration DIY

Cut your picture and put it on the white candle.

Easter Candle Decoration DIY

You can find paraffin wax in your local art store. Make sure that you only use “Paraffin Wax” and don’t try to use just any wax.

WARNING: Make sure that you use proper gloves for melting and then handling liquid paraffin wax.Â Remember to work in a well ventilated area and never heat paraffin wax hotter than 240Âº F (it will burst into flames).

Easter Candle Decoration DIY

Now you can use this liquid wax just as any other paint. So get your painting brush and dip it in and paint over the photo on the candle. Try to give a nice coat of wax all over the photo specially around the edges.