It's been my first day off in a while, let alone a whole week off!
But clearly I don't know how to sit still and relax, because this morning I was getting all arts and crafty!
Out came the trusty PVA glue and some sparkly stars, and there I was channelling my inner Martha Stewart whilst singing along to some cheesy Christmas tunes!
So to make these glorious (yet very simple) and I think expensive looking (but very cheap) Christmas table toppers, then this is all you'll need: string, a polystyrene cone, scissors, cling-film, glue and something to decorate it with e.g. sequins.
One: wrap your cone mould in cling-film.
Two: dipping your string in the glue as you go, start wrapping the string around your cone.
Keep going round and round and round until you're happy with how much you've covered the cone.
Three: let it dry (it may take a few hours).
Four: when its finally not sticking to your fingers, slide the cling-film layer off the cone (this bit is a little tricky - I mean its in the name right - cling film is meant to cling) and then pull it away from the inside of your string tree.
You could stop here if you wanted - its pretty striking as it is.
Five: but, if you're like me and can't resist a bit of sparkle, then start decorating with your sequins/beads/stickers etc.
Finally find it a place on your table, and light a little tea-light underneath (NB beware of the fire hazard!) and see the glow peaking out from between the gaps in the string.
Beautiful isn't it?!
So easy to make, but I think it looks far more impressive!
You can go wild and be as creative as you want with this simple idea - try using brown or white string, or spray painting it silver, or using tinsel or glitter to decorate it instead. I'd love to see your versions if you try this out!
Happy Crafting and Merry Christmas!
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