Flameless Advent Wreath

So this is my homemade flameless candle Advent wreath.

I wanted an Advent wreath for my classroom, but I didn't want to use traditional candles, for many reasons. So I searched and searched for larger sized flameless candles and couldn't find any. So, I decided to try the little tea light candles. I got them at Walgreens, of all places. They were 2 for $3, which wasn't horrible.


So then came the problem of how to put them on a wreath. So I went to Hobby Lobby (I love Hobby Lobby...I could live there). The wreath base was only $2. I found the berries in their Christmas section. They had an entire aisle devoted to making your own Christmas wreath. I looked through everything there, and everything they had that was purple or pink was way too sparkly for Advent. Besides, I think that glitter should be used in moderation. I finally decided on some white berries for the wreath.

I lightly sponge painted the berries in the appropriate color. I still wanted some of the white to peek through. I also sponge painted the candles. I wrapped the "flame" up in masking tape so it wouldn't get paint on it. I then put on two coats of the paint so that there could be no way to tell that it had ever been white. The sponge painting gave it interesting texture.

I placed the berries in the wreath, wrapped the purple ribbon around and then added a bow. I put the candles in the center of the berries and I was done! It was a pretty easy project once I knew what I was doing.

Anyways, I just thought that I would share!

Because I was bored...

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Awarded!

I received this reward from my Mom at Quite the Normal life. Thanks!

The award says:

This award acknowledges the values that every blogger shows in his/her effort to transmit cultural, ethical, literary and personal values every day.

The rules to follow are :

1) Accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person that has granted the award and his or her blog link.
2) Pass the award to other 15 blogs that are worthy of this acknowledgment. Remember to contact each of them to let them know they have been chosen for this award.

OK, so I don't read 15 blogs, but, I'll send it on to as many as I can!

So, first, to my sister Melissa at Mixin' With Melli. I'm sure she also got the award, but her blog is new so it can use the "publicity."

Next to Veronica at Herr Family. It's nice to read about her two little ones.

Jen at JRH. I'm glad you're posting again! :)

Heidi at Everyday Adventures. Another friend with children. I'm so jealous! :)

Exspectantes. Your little one is adorable, too!

Honeysuckle Run. Your posts are always interesting, and, again, your kids are so cute!

And Ann at Creative Antics. I love your cards. You are so talented. I wish I knew how to hand stamp! :)

OK, that's all I have!