It is a common practice in many churches and homes to light a candle on the first Sunday of Advent. It is customary to light the first candle on the eve of Advent. An additional candle is lit during the four Sundays of Advent, beginning on the second Sunday. Love, joy, hope and peace are the four pillars on which the Christmas candle is based.
These quick and easy instructions will help you make a beautiful Advent wreath out of cans!
Ideas for Christmas decorations with tin cans
Upcycle and reuse empty, small or large tin cans to create a stunning Christmas Advent candle holder.
What you need
- 4 tin cans (alternatively one large can)
- 4 stick candles
- Spray paint of your choice – for example white or red
- Floral foam (or sugar, rice)
- Craft wire (optional)
- Various decorations of your choice to make the tin cans Christmassy - for example pine branches, moss for crafts, small pine cones, dry citrus fruits, nuts, satin ribbon, stickers, etc.
- Glue gun
Making an Advent wreath out of cans – instructions
1. Prepare the cans: Remove the paper from the can before you begin. Make sure all label residue is removed before cleaning the cans.
2. Then you can color the tin cans as desired with the spray paint:Shake the spray can vigorously for a minute. For optimal performance and final result, it is crucial to mix the paint thoroughly. Spray the can with a thin layer of paint from a distance of 20 - 25 cm. After a short time, repeat the process. After spraying the can, be careful not to scratch it.
3. Attach sticker:Before applying the stickers, wait for the paint to dry completely. Place a number sticker on each tin can and press firmly.
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4. Floral foam for the candles:Then insert floral foam into the cans to hold the candles in place. If you don't have floral foam, fill the cans with sugar or rice to hold the candles in place.
Tipp:You can make a mini Advent wreath in a single tin. Then put all 4 candles together and decorate your mini wreath as desired.
5. The decoration:Bows, stars, moss for crafts, fir branches, nuts, dried citrus fruits, cones and tiny Christmas tree decorations - you can arrange your own Advent wreath with all of these decorations. Choose different decorations in Christmas colors: white, red, gold or silver.
Tipp:You can also spruce up your pine cones with spray paint!
6. Finally:You can arrange the tin cans on an artistic tray. Fill the empty space between them with pine cones and conifer branches as desired. It would also be nice to surround the tin cans with a string of lights.
Also read:Advent arrangements for outside: Cool DIY ideas to make yourself
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