Small margarine container (empty)
Fabric stiffener
Narrow ribbon
Craft/white glue
Wax paper
Plastic wrap or sandwich bag
Christmas florals (optional)
Christmas candy
using liquid starch, OR
mixing white glue with a little water
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| Doily Candy Bowl | ||||||||||||||||
| This is a very easy project for kids and it makes a lovely gift or table decoration | ||||||||||||||||
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| .Materials: | ||||||||||||||||
| White crocheted doily, 4" - 6" diameter. Small margarine container (empty) Fabric stiffener Narrow ribbon Craft/white glue Wax paper Plastic wrap or sandwich bag Christmas florals (optional) Christmas candy |
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| Turn the margarine container upside down and cover with a plastic sandwich bag. | ||||||||||||||||
| Pour the fabric stiffener into a bowl. Dip the doily into the bowl, saturating it thoroughly. Wring out the excess back into the bowl. | ||||||||||||||||
| NOTE: If you don't want to buy fabric stiffener, you can make your own by | ||||||||||||||||
| boiling equal parts of sugar and water until the sugar is completely dissolved. using liquid starch, OR mixing white glue with a little water |
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| Drape the doily over the margarine container. Press down over the sides, but let the edges flair out. Set on the wax paper and allow to dry overnight. | ||||||||||||||||
| Thread the narrow ribbon in and out through the holes in the doily bowl. Leave both ends on the outside and tie together into a bow. | ||||||||||||||||
| If you want, glue a Christmas floral or other decoration to the side. Fill with candy and enjoy! | ||||||||||||||||