Make 3D Paper Candles for Menorahs & Centerpieces!

Learn how to make beautiful 3D paper candles to celebrate Hanukkah and decorate your table! Get the free pattern (Design #181) at https://jennifermaker.com/3d-paper-ca... I appreciate every subscriber. It's free and easy to subscribe -- just click here: http://bit.ly/sub2jennifer MATERIALS LIST (contains my affiliate links): See the shopping list for the exact supplies I used in this tutorial here: https://amzn.to/3NWnRz0 65 lb. Card stock - I used blue (for the menorah), yellow (for the centerpiece), and foil Kraft board (for the menorah and centerpiece bases) LED tealight candles Tacky glue Tape A weeding tool Standard Grip Cutting mat (the 12" x 12" size) A way to cut the project (I used the amazing Cricut -- see http://shrsl.com/1dq4w ) My free SVG cut file (Design #181) (available in my free resource library at https://jennifermaker.com/resource-li... ) AMAZON ASSOCIATES DISCLOSURE - Jennifer Marx is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com I love candles and candlelight, but honestly, I love the safety and convenience of LED lights even more. It's hard to relax and enjoy the ambience when you're worried about burning something ... plus, I am always misplacing my matches. So these days, I'm all about the LED lights. And that's why I designed these sweet and easy paper candles using nothing more than cardstock and some simple LED tealights.  Now, my real motivation behind making these paper candles was to create a menorah papercraft, as Hanukkah is coming up in less than a week (Dec. 22-30). But this is more than just a menorah... it's also a collection of clever little treat boxes. Every paper candle opens up so you can access the treats -- I put some gold covered chocolates in here -- and also access the switches to "light" the candle once the sun has set. Traditionally, you would want to keep them all off, then light the shamash candle first (that's the center one), then light the other candles from left to right, starting with the newest candle. Of course, the 3D paper candles can be used for anything you might want a taper or small pillar candle for and don't want to worry about a real candle. I've also arranged three different sizes of paper candles into a centerpiece here so you can see what I mean. These paper candles also be great for caroling, memorial services, advent wreaths, Christmas trees, paper lanterns, and even Harry Potter themed parties! Use them however you wish! Making the paper candles is quite easy -- all you need is some cardstock, a couple of LED tealights, some tape, some glue, and a way to cut your paper, such as a pair of scissors, a craft knife, or a Cricut cutting machine. So let me show you where to get the free pattern on my blog at JenniferMaker.com, then I'll show you how to assemble a paper candle! Topics covered in this video on making paper candles for menorahs, Hanukkah, or centerpieces: 00:00 - Make 3D Paper Candles 02:06 - Supplies & Tools 02:31 - Get Free Paper Candles Pattern or SVG 03:52 - Prepare Paper Candle Design for Cutting 04:50 - Tip: How to Change the Size of Your Paper 06:39 - Cut Your Paper Candles on Your Cricut 07:00 - Weed Your Cut Paper Candles 07:43 - Prepare Your LED Tea Lights 08:07 - Wrap the Paper Candle Around Tea Lights 10:08 - Make a Base for your Menorah or Centerpiece 10:52 - Closing Notes and Link to More Information #cricut #cricutmade #designspace ============ Follow me at: Blog: https://jennifermaker.com Facebook Page:   / jennifermakercrafts   Facebook Group:   / cricutcraftersandmakers   Instagram:   / jennifer.maker   Pinterest:   / jenuinemom   Please subscribe to my channel at    / jennifermaker   for more video tutorials to craft a life you love! Credits: Introduction: PixelBytes (my child!) Music: Cute by Bensound (licensed, royalty and copyright free) Videography: Jennifer Marx on a Panasonic Lumix FZ-1000 DSLR 4K camera Design: A Jennifer Maker original!