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![T-Shirt Headband
What You Need: an Old T-Shirt, Fabric Scissors, Ruler or Tape Measure
How To:
1. [SHOWN ABOVE] Cut 3 long strips of fabric from your t-shirt. Mine measure approximately 1 inch wide by 34 inches long. The measurements are really your preference. If you’d like a thicker headband, cut the fabric wider. Simple as that.
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2. Take the 3 pieces of fabric and tie a knot several inches from the end of the fabric. This will act as your “tail” to tie the headband around your head.
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3. Braid the fabric until the braided area is long enough to reach around your head. Tie a knot, just like in Step 2.
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4. Your completed headband should look something like this. Now place it on your head, tie a knot to keep it tight, and you’re done!
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*TIPS: Use a colorful or patterned fabric to create a more unique look. Or get ready to celebrate the 4th of July using red, white, and blue fabric! For a different look, you could use ribbon or shoelaces. You can even try cutting a longer fabric and making a braided belt or necklace! :)](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmfpswL3lW1ql31bmo1_250.jpg)
![Campfire Candle
What You Need: Glass Candle Holder, Tealight Candle, Hot Glue Gun, Sticks
How To:
1. [SHOWN ABOVE] Gather sticks from outside, (preferably ones that have already fallen off of the trees.) ;) Make sure you get enough sticks so you don’t have to keep running outside for more (…I had to do this.) Once you have gathered the sticks, break them into small pieces that are a little taller than your glass candle holder. I made mine about 1 inch taller but it is really your preference.
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2. Using the hot glue gun, glue one side of a stick. Immediately place it onto the glass candle holder. (Be careful not to burn yourself & try to keep the glue as neat as possible.) Make sure that you keep the glass holder on a flat surface when gluing the sticks so that the holder will rest evenly on a table when the project is complete ...meaning, don’t hold the glass in your hand when you’re gluing the sticks on. Firmly hold the sticks onto the glass until the glue dries.
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3. Continue gluing sticks onto the glass until they cover the whole circumference of the glass. Don’t worry about the small spaces left between the sticks. The spaces will determine how much light flickers through the glass when the candle is lit.
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4. Once all of your sticks are glued, put your tealight into the glass holder and light it!
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5. Turn off the lights in the room & watch your candle glow! It sortof resembles a campfire, right?](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmcm7wR2OF1ql31bmo1_250.jpg)
