Winter Candle Cake

Winter brings about the most delightful and creative ideas for decorations, especially for candle lovers. Michaels, the well-known arts and crafts retail chain, has come up with a unique and fun way to create a wintry candle cake. This project is perfect for those who are looking to add a touch of whimsy to their winter decor.

The idea behind this candle cake is to make a candle that looks like a delicious cake, complete with frosting, candy, and other edible-looking decorations. The result is a beautiful, decorative candle that is sure to impress your friends and family. This DIY project is easy to make and requires only a few supplies, including a candle, a jar, wax, and various decorations.

To create the candle cake, Michaels recommends using a mason jar and a pillar candle. First, you’ll need to melt the wax and pour it into the jar, creating a base for the “cake”. Next, you can add a layer of frosting, which can be made from melted wax mixed with various colors and scents. Finally, you can add your desired decorations, such as candy, sprinkles, and other wintry accents.

This candle cake project is perfect for adding a touch of fun and creativity to your winter decor. It’s also an excellent gift idea for friends and family members who love candles. Michaels provides a step-by-step tutorial on their website, making this project easy to follow and perfect for crafters of all levels. So, head to your local craft store and get your supplies to create your own wintry candle cake.

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Lots of Americans seem to think that May 5 is Mexican Independence Day, but that holiday actually falls on Sept. 16.

May 5 is the celebration of the Battle of Puebla, in which the Mexicans defeated the French in 1862. Independence Day marks the beginning of their fight for independence from Spain in 1810. That was the day of what’s known as El Grito de Dolores, or the cry of Dolores, for when the Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rang the church bells at his church in Dolores and declared that Mexico should be free from Spanish rule.

They would fight for their freedom until 1821 when they finally gained independence.

Fabulous Classroom has a little of the history and ideas for celebrating the holiday for all age groups. There’s also a link to a good video in that post about the real story of Mexican Independence Day.

Twinkl also has a good tops about the history and different activities, discussion ideas, crafts and foods that can be incorporated into lessons at school or used at home.

I also found a few pins that no longer link to a website but include good information on Mexican Independence Day, including some questions for students to answer based on the reading. You can find more printables and questions for kids from TX Homeschool Mama on Etsy (also available in Spanish).

You can find a lot more paid resources about Mexican Independence Day at Teachers Pay Teachers.

Mexican flag crafts are a fun option for celebrating Mexican Independence Day (though the current iteration of their flag has only been in use since 1968). Kids Activities Blog has a free Mexican flag printable and a few different ideas for decorating it including dot markers and torn tissue paper.

You can also find some great Mexican crafts at Red Ted Art. The post includes all sorts of Mexican inspired projects including Day of the Dead crafts, Frida Kahlo pinatas and upcycled musical instruments. I love the giant paper flowers they shared from Honestly WTF.

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