Craft Ideas: Lacy Votive Holder

MATERIALS

• Lace
• Scissors
• Balloon
• Needle and thread
• Fabric stiffener

STEPS

1. STEP 1

   Cut lace into a rectangle in the desired size. Trim one of the long sides, which will be the top of the votive holder, following the lace's motif. Sew across the bottom with a loose running stitch and connect the 2 ends. Pull the thread, gathering the bottom into a tight circle, and knot. Whipstitch the short sides together.

2. STEP 2

   Place a balloon inside the lace, and then blow it up to fit the lace's dimensions. Set the balloon upright in a paper cup so the lace form is upside down. Arrange the gathered lace to create an even bottom. Spray with fabric stiffener until saturated. Let dry.

3. STEP 3

   Pop the balloon.