How to Make Cinnamon Stick Votives

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Christmas is a great time to get kids involved in holiday craft projects. Help them make these inexpensive glass votives decorated as gifts for their teachers. The cinnamon sticks used to decorate the candles fill the home with Christmas cheer.

To make four cinnamon stick votives, gather these supplies:

• Glue gun and glue sticks (optional)

  
  



• 4 plain glass, straight-sided votive holders (1-3/4 inches across the bottom x 2-1/2 inches high)

  
  



• Glue gun with glue sticks

  
  



• Ninety-six 3-inch cinnamon sticks

  
  



• 2 yards thin ribbon (optional)

  
  



• 4 votive candles (cinnamon scented, if you like)

  
  

Then follow these steps:

1. Wash the votive holders inside and out and remove any labels.

   
   



2. Load the glue gun with a glue stick and apply a thin strip of glue to 2 inches of a cinnamon stick, along the seam. Immediately press the stick against the votive, lining up the base of the stick where the glue begins with the bottom of the votive. The rounded side of the cinnamon stick should face out. Hold the cinnamon stick against the votive for a few seconds until the bond is solid. Repeat until you’ve covered the votive all the way around. You will use approximately 24 sticks per votive.

   
   

   You can make the votives without a glue gun. Just make sure to buy a heavy-bodied, clear glue that’s suitable for use with glass.

   
   



3. Cut the ribbon, if you’re using one, into 18-inch lengths and tie the ribbon around the cinnamon sticks, making a small bow. Insert the votive candles.

   
   

   The ribbon you choose can make a big difference here. A gingham pattern gives the votive a country look, while a gold or silver ribbon can look quite elegant.

   
   

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Resources and Software for Creating Wireframes

You can create a wireframe document for web design in almost any software program. Some designers use common applications, including Microsoft Word or PowerPoint, but a number of programs and online services are designed specifically for creating wireframes.

Here are a few to check out:

• Google Drawings: Part of Google Docs, this web-based tool can be used to create great wireframes for free. Check out Stencils that you can use in Google Drawings.

  
  



• Cacoo: This online drawing program includes many icons and other features designed for creating wireframes, site maps, and charts. Cacoo has a free level of services as well as a premium paid membership with more options for $4.95 per month.

  
  



• iPlotz: Use this online tool to create clickable and navigable wireframes and prototypes. iPlotz has a free level of service, as well as a premium paid membership at four different levels of pricing and service.

  
  



• Flairbuilder: This online tool can be used to create complete interactive prototypes and wireframes. Using the service to create wireframes costs $24 per month, but you (and your clients) can use a free viewer to view the wireframes.

  
  



• Microsoft Visio: Visio, a popular program among professionals who favor Microsoft products, is available only for Windows computers. The program uses vector graphics and features a broad collection of templates and other sophisticated tools designed for developing complex projects. The professional version costs more than $500.

  
  



• Omnigraffle: This program, which works on Macintosh computers and iPads, can be used to create diagrams, wireframes, and charts with many useful design features built in. Omnigraffle can also import and export Visio documents. The professional version costs $200.

  
  

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