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Lenten Vigil Candle Holder

by Nancy Bandzuch · 12 Comments

 
 

Before I get started on the project I’d like to introduce my guest crafter: my niece Mary.  

She is an amazing “up and comer” in the crafting world…and she happens to be losing lots of teeth at the moment.  

She is, without a doubt, my favorite crafting buddy and she was sweet enough to help me with this Lenten project.

So, Lent is coming up (ominous music).  

I both dread and I look forward to Lent.

Lent is a time of self-denial, and I’m not a huge fan of that, but it is also a time of great renewal. Since the baby came in November I haven’t had time for a lot of quiet and peace. I hope to find that this Lent.

Since Lent is a time of prayer, Mary and I made an easy and pretty Lenten Candle Holder. I love stained glass and this candle is meant to bring a little of that “church” feel into your home.

There are two versions of this project, the second is only slightly more complicated than the first.

Version 1

Supplies:

  • Mason Jar
  • Tissue Paper (Lenten Colors) cut into little squares
  • Modge Podge or Elmer’s Glue

Directions: Simply dab on some modge podge, stick on a piece of tissue paper, repeat, overlapping the tissue paper as you go.  Then, when the entire jar is covered, add a cross.  

Mary added a gold cross, and my mom, who is another one of my crafting buddies, added a black cross with a flesh-colored corpus.

 
And finally, seal with a final coat of modge podge and when dry, insert a candle.

Version 2

Supplies:

  • All of the supplies from version 1 and
  • Contact paper
  • Exacto Knife

This version is slightly different because the cross will be cut out and then filled with lighter-colored tissue paper.

Steps:
1. Cut out a cross from the contact paper and stick it to the jar.
2. Just like in step one, apply tissue paper, making sure to cover the edges of the cross.
3. Once dry, take an exacto knife and cut along the edges of the cross.  Then, carefully remove the cross, revealing the uncovered jar beneath.
4. Take pieces of lighter-colored tissue paper and fill in the cross.

 
 Looks pretty cool when you light it, huh?
 
 

And so, I hope you make a Lenten Vigil Candle for yourself or at least make a little bit more time for prayer this Lenten season.  

One of my many Lenten resolutions this year is to not buy any crafting supplies…  

I did it last year and I can do it again!

But more importantly, I hope to meet God in prayer more.

Thanks for stopping by,

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  1. Deirdre Henry says

    February 1, 2015 at 4:55 pm

    Never thought about making a special candle holder for Lent. Doing it this year. Thank you for a lovely idea.

    Reply
    • Nancy Bandzuch says

      February 2, 2015 at 2:38 pm

      Thank you! I hope you have a blessed Lent!

      Reply
  2. Bridget says

    November 4, 2013 at 11:44 am

    My daughter is a Teacher at a Catholic school….I am going to share your website with her! Keep on sharing!!

    Reply
    • Nancy Bandzuch says

      November 4, 2013 at 4:07 pm

      Wonderful! I hope she finds it helpful!

      Reply
  3. Roseann says

    February 10, 2013 at 11:42 am

    Thank you for this inspiring and simple project for Lent. I will plan to make one now.

    Reply
  4. Beverly Line says

    February 9, 2013 at 10:33 pm

    This is very pretty and something fun to do with the kids as we talk about Lent!! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  5. Kirstin Therese says

    February 8, 2013 at 9:54 am

    So pretty when lit up! Pinning 🙂

    Reply
  6. Amy says

    February 7, 2013 at 7:24 am

    Fun project! We did the same process for our valentine vase and for some pumpkin votives. Maybe we’ll try this for Lent!

    Reply
  7. Eva {Tales of the Scotts} says

    February 7, 2013 at 7:03 am

    Very sweet and a nice project for everyone!

    Reply
  8. Emily says

    February 7, 2013 at 1:19 am

    These are really pretty. It looks like you and your crafting buddies were having a good time! 🙂

    ~Emily
    http://tossedsaladlife.com

    Reply
  9. Paige says

    February 7, 2013 at 12:01 am

    this is super cute! will have to try this soon, thanks for sharing! new follow 🙂

    -Paige
    http://borntobeasahm.blogspot.com/

    Reply

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