EASY CRAFTING // CINNAMON STICK CANDLES

When fall weather hits, I go into "nesting" mode. I like to fill the apartment with cozy blankets and pillows, bake cookies, and light yummy-scented candles. I recently spent a Saturday morning crafting and made these rustic, deliciously scented candles wrapped in cinnamon sticks. It was so simple - and I love the way they look in the apartment! These would be great holiday gifts, or just a fun project to make for your own home! Check out the simple instructions below! 

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SUPPLIES YOU'LL NEED:
-short pillar candles (I used vanilla scented and freshly baked cookie scented)
-cinnamon sticks (each candle needs about 20-25 sticks)
-natural colored rubber bands
-twine
-a candle base (I used a small, flat, circular metal tray placed on top of a wedge of birchwood)
-a gift tag, stamp and stamp pad (Optional: only if being given as a gift)

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Instructions:

1) Place a rubber band around the center of the candle. Gently tuck cinnamon sticks under the rubber band, so that they encircle the candle. (I gently pushed the cinnamon sticks together as I went, to get rid of any gaps) 

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2) Wrap twine around the center of the cinnamon sticks and the candle, continuing until you can no longer see the rubber band. 

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3) Tie twine into a bow to secure. If you are giving the candle as a gift, attach your stamped gift tag now. 

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4) Place candle on its base and voila!! : ) Enjoy your cinnamon stick candle. 

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