The surprise ingredient in this project? Orange-peel motifs that have been cut with tiny cookie or canape cutters, and dried to form autumn embellishments.
Materials
- Orange peels
- Candle
- Autumn printed paper
- Gold vellum
- Mini canape cutters: acorn, oak leaf
- Waxed thread: ivory, beige
- Skewer
- Circle punches: 1/8-inch, 1/16-inch
- Computer (optional)
- Computer font (optional)
Orange Peel Motifs
Cut oak leaves and acorns from orange peel using canape cutters. Punch hole in each using 1/8-inch circle punch. Let shapes dry overnight.
Candle
Tear 1 1/2-inch-wide strip of printed paper long enough to go around candle and overlap 1 inch. Wrap paper around candle; tie in place using waxed thread. Thread orange-peel motifs onto ends of thread; knot. Wrap thread ends tightly around skewer to coil; remove skewer.
Place Cards & Invitations
Use computer to generate, or hand-print, party information or guest's names on vellum.
If desired, add autumn message:
I walked on paths of crisp dry leaves after, that flamed with color and crackled with laughter.
For place cards, cut printed paper 4 x 5 inches; fold in half lengthwise. Center 2 x 3-inch piece of vellum on front. Punch two 1/16-inch holes at opposite corners through both layers; insert thread through holes to attach vellum to paper. Thread orange-peel motifs onto ends of thread; knot. Wrap thread ends tightly around skewer to coil; remove skewer.
For invitations, cut printed paper 4 x 5 1/2 inches and vellum 3 1/4 x 4 inches; center vellum over paper. Finish as for place cards.
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