How Do You Make Christmas Tree Luminaries?
This easy-to-make twist on traditional holiday paper luminaries can give your home a special glow. Determine where you want your luminaries to go, remembering that they’re most often used to line driveways or walkways. Measure the length of the area and multiply by 2, as you’ll need luminaries on both sides of the path. Determine how many green, lunch bag-size bags you’ll need, and purchase them. (Luminaries are usually spaced between 6 inches and 2 feet apart. The bags are available at most craft and paper stores and range in price from about 15 cents to 35 cents each.) Purchase a small votive candle for each bag, as well as enough sand to weigh the bags down. Each bag should have about a 2-inch base of sand ‘ about 2 cups for lunch-size bags. Trace a cookie cutter in the shape of a Christmas tree onto poster board to make a Christmas tree stencil. Cut Christmas tree shapes out of each bag using your stencil and an X-Acto knife or utility blade. (Be sure to place a piece of poster boa
