Christmas Table Decor

Hi CJToo Friends.....

Merry Christmas

Okay, I am not only a Craft Junkie but I am a Trash to Treasure Junkie too ~ I love to take "this" and make "that" out of it.  I came up with these adorable (at least I think they are) table decorations for a recent Christmas gathering.  The inspiration was a fabric stuffed candy cane.  My sweet MIL sewed me a bunch of fabric candy canes made out of red ticking fabric.  I am so lucky to have a super MIL who is always supporting my crafty side.  The "vase" or holder for my decorations is an recycled oatmeal can covered with green vinyl ~ I purchase my vinyl by the roll at www.signwarehouse.com - they have excellent customer service.  I just cut the vinyl to fit the cane.

Next I tied on some wired ribbon in the center of the cane.  Inside the can/holder I stuck in candy canes, greenery, glittery white picks, other "candy" looking picks and a fake sucker.  I made the fake sucker using a round styrofoam disc (this one measures 5"), I used a 1/4 dowel for the "stick" of the sucker.  I put the stick in the styrofoam circle first before covering the sucker with the paper.  It made it much easier to handle.  I then covered the sucker with the christmas paper... I actually found this foil looking paper at my local grocery store in the Christmas aisle.  It came in a set of 4 rolls, green, red, silver and blue.  I thought THAT WOULD BE PERFECT for suckers!  I cut a square large enough to cover the whole styrofoam disc and wrapped it around leaving the bottom excess for the wrapper; secured with a twist tie (or you could use a chenille stem or other wire).  If you need more specific instructions ~ just contact me.   

For the tables, I put 2 christmas cans and strung pine garland down the middle; wired ribbon drapped across the pine garland adds that special touch.  I then scattered real candy canes and other christmas candies on the table around the center.  It really looks great.  Cute, fun and soooo pretty!   

Merry Christmas from Craft Junkie Too!

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