Take-and-Make Instructions

January, 2022
Frosted Winter Luminaries

Tools and Supplies Needed:
Plate
Glue Gun (optional)
Alcohol (optional)

Provided Supplies:
Mod Podge
Epsom Salt
Glass Jar/Mason Jar
Sponge Brush
Twine
Tea Candle

Directions:

1) Make sure your jar is clean and dry. If needed, use alcohol to clean the surface.

2) Pour the Epsom salt onto a plate, set aside.

3) Using the sponge brush, coat the outside of the jar with Mod Podge.

4) Roll the Mod Podge coated jar in the Epsom salt. Use your hand or a spoon to sprinkle salt onto spots missed until you are satisfied with the coverage.

5) Using your hand gently press the salt into the glass to help with adhesion. 6) Set aside and let dry for at least one hour.

7) Using the twine included, tie around the top of the jar. Knot or tie a bow, as desired, then trim extra twine length.

8) Use a glue gun to tack the twine up in several spots along the circumference to prevent it from moving, if desired.

9) Put the tealight into the jar, light, and enjoy.

December, 2021
Oversized Gnome Ornament Take-and-Make

Tools Needed:
-Hot glue gun with glue (ask your librarian if you need to borrow one)
-Scissors
-Ruler
-Pencil or other long thin dowel shaped object.

Provided Supplies:
-Hat Pattern
-Yarn Ball
-Felt Sheet
-Twine
-Wood ball (1)
-Buttons (2)

Measure 5” of yarn, cut and set aside.

Take the remaining yarn and wrap loosely around the palm of your hand until you reach the end.

Using the 5” piece of yarn, tie it securely around the wrapped yarn and then remove your hand.

Cut the yarn loops on the side opposite the tie to make a pompom Set it aside.

Using the provided felt sheet and pattern, cut out a piece of felt to correspond with the pattern, creating a half circle of felt.

Wrap the felt into a cone using a pencil or other long thin dowel to help the felt form into shape. Leave a small opening at the cone tip. (Hint- the tip of the hat is made with the flat side of the half circle.)

Glue the overlapping edges of the felt cone-shaped hat to hold it in place. Set aside.

Take the twine and fold it in half.

Tie the cut ends of the twine around the pompom to secure it.

Take the prepared yarn pom pom and felt cone. Pull the looped end of the twin through the hole at the top of the hat. Pull on the twine gently to pull the gnome beard into the hat.

Glue the wood ball to the bottom edge of the hat to make the gnome's nose. Glue the two buttons onto the front of the hat.

Trim any extra long pieces of yarn if desired. (Hint: Keep the yarn in the center the longest to help lend authenticity to the beard shape!)