Martha Stewart Stenciled Candle Hurricanes

Turn inexpensive candle hurricanes into pretty works of art with these Martha Stewart Stenciled Candle Hurricanes. This simple candle holder craft would be perfect for a wedding or just to spruce up your home.  Easy for even the most novice of crafters, this simple project gives you the skills you need to turn a thrift store find into something amazing.  Use stencils to give a whole new dimension to your decor and liven up any room in your home with these simply fabulous Stenciled Candle Hurricanes.

Materials:

• Martha Stewart Crafts™ 2oz Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Craft Paint - Putty
• Martha Stewart Crafts™ 2oz Multi-Surface Pearl Acrylic Craft Paint - Fruit Punch
• Martha Stewart Crafts™ 6oz Frost Etching Effect
• Martha Stewart Crafts™ 4.5oz Stencil Adhesive Spray
• Martha Stewart Crafts™ Foam Pouncers Set - 6pc
• Martha Stewart Crafts™ Basic Brush Set - 5pc
• Martha Stewart Crafts™ Cathedral Lace Laser-Cut Stencils
• Martha Stewart Crafts™ Stencil Tape
• Assorted hurricane candle holders

Instructions:

Hurricane 1

1. Using stencil tape, mask off a 1in band from the rim of the hurricane.
    
2. Using a large soft bristle brush, paint frost etching effect on the surface of the hurricane.
    
3. Let dry completely, then use a craft knife to carefully score along the edge of tape to release it.
    
4. Using the Large Cathedral Lace stencil, a foam pouncer, and Fruit Punch, follow general stenciling instructions on the package, using the photograph as reference.

Hurricane 2

1. Using stencil tape, mask off a 2in band from the top and bottom of the hurricane.
    
2. With a large soft bristle brush, paint frost etching medium on surface of hurricane.
    
3. Let dry completely, then use a craft knife to carefully score along the edge of tape to release tape.
    
4. Use the Large Cathedral Lace stencil, a foam pouncer, Fruit Punch, and Putty, follow general stenciling instructions on the package, using the photograph as reference.

Hurricane 3

1. Using stencil tape, mask off an area 3in from the top of the hurricane.
    
2. Let dry completely, then use a craft knife to carefully score along the edge of tape to release tape.
    
3. Using the Large Cathedral Lace stencil, a foam pouncer, and Fruit Punch, follow general stenciling instructions on the package, using the photograph as reference.