Gather up buttons (from your stash or the craft store) and a foam wreath
form. Use a hot-glue gun to attach smaller buttons to wreath as closely
together as possible. Then top smaller buttons with larger buttons in
spots to make things interesting. Coat with spray paint, applying a few
layers as it will require a good deal of paint to cover completely. Apply
holly leaves cut from Brillo pads to finish. Hang with a strip of fabric.
TO MAKE THE COVER WREATH: Secure the end of a length of
RAID YOUR JUNK DRAWER (AND MAKE A WREATH)
yarn, thin rope, or cording to a foam wreath form with a hot-glue gun
or a straight pin. Wrap the yarn around the form until it’s completely
covered, then apply white spray paint. To make the holly leaves, use
pinking shears to cut leaf shapes out of Brillo pads, sponges, shelf liner,
or whatever else you have lying around. Use the glue gun to cluster
leaves and attach a button as the holly berry. Spray-paint leaf clusters
and allow to dry. Use glue gun to attach leaf clusters to wreath.
MAKE A MEMORABLE MENORAH This menorah is like a mini art installation for your windowsill, dining table, or mantel. Gather eight clear bottles of one size (we used small Lorina Lemonade bottles) and one slightly taller bottle; soak them in warm water to remove the labels. (Use Goo Gone to remove any stubborn areas.) Cover the surface with spray paint, adding a second coat only if necessary—too much can result in cracking and peeling. Insert taper candles into bottle openings, arrange with the taller bottle in the center, and light each night.
DID YOU KNOW?
A Lesson in Lighting
This year, Hanukkah runs from December 12–19,
but since the Jewish calendar actually begins at
sundown of the night prior to the date, you’ll want
to light the first candle on December 11.
