Western General Store

Remember the Chunky Wood Star from last week? Well, lay it down and drill a 2 1/8" hole with a Forstner bit and you have a candle holder. Paint or decorate it to your heart's desire and add a candle, glass votive or flameless candle. Fun for kids to paint, too! Here are some painted examples to spark your imagination. Here is one I spray painted with textured brown then sprayed a little black to give it the rustic flair. Paint it to go with your décor. This type of candle holder could be used in weddings, parties, and around the home. You can make it or purchase on the website here .

I cut out another star from the post last week and painted it grey. I painted a little black randomly, let dry and then added Mod Podge. I used the hair dryer to get it tacky to the touch, then painted it white. Using the hair dryer the crackling started to form. You could paint it any color. You could use this as a décor piece or hang it on the wall. Or make different sizes, paint on both sides and hang from the ceiling in a child's bedroom or for parties.