How Do You Create Spooky Halloween Votives?
When decorating for a Halloween party, there is nothing more fascinating to the guests than to have candles illuminating creepy shapes and shadows onto the walls and tables. This article highlights an easy and fun craft that will complement a spooky night of celebration. Cut dark, solid colored paper into small strips, approximately 1 to 1 1/2 inches tall and 2 inches long. You will use these rectangles to punch out the desired shapes and cover the votive cup. Punch out shapes. Punch Halloween themed shapes by using a paper punch. Themed paper punches can be found in the scrapbook aisle of your local craft and hobby store. Prepare a votive. Paint the decoupage glue onto the votive cup by using a disposable sponge brush. Adhere the rectangles to the cup, covering the votive cup completely with the dark, punched out paper. If any gaps have formed between adjoining rectangles, simply cover them up with a small piece of paper. Add decoupage glue. After the paper covering has dried onto the
