| Children will enjoy the connection made in this craft | | | | - Ribbon |
| between the loving glow of candlelight and the Light | | | | Prep |
| that it symbolizes. This is one of the really popular | | | | Cut ribbons for each of the children's candles. Write |
| Bible Story Crafts for Kids because it is about God's | | | | the memory verse, or the beginning of it "Ye are the |
| light and it is reminding the children that they too | | | | Light of the World," on the ribbon where it can be |
| have this light and to let it shine. Candles aren't | | | | read after tied around the neck of the jar. Set aside, |
| always among the easy kids crafts, but this one is an | | | | so children can add them after their candles are |
| easy to make candle holder. And children will be so | | | | completed. |
| proud of making their own lights to shine. | | | | Instructions |
| The memory verse from the Sermon on the Mount | | | | |
| can be added to the candle as well: "Ye are the light | | | | 1. Tear or cut small pieces of the tissue paper. |
| of the world...Let your light so shine before men, that | | | | 2. Since the glue will be used with a decoupage sort |
| they may see your good works, and glorify your | | | | of technique, thin it first by mixing in a plastic cup |
| Father which is in heaven." | | | | (such as a yogurt container) with a little water. |
| The "salt of the Earth" from the scripture lesson may | | | | 3. Clip the piece of sponge with a clothespin. |
| also be tied into this craft with the glitter symbolizing | | | | 4. Using the "sponge brush," cover the outside of the |
| the salt. Scripture: Matthew 5 | | | | jar with the thinned glue. |
| Supplies for each Candle | | | | 5. Before glue dries, cover this with bits of colored |
| - Small to medium, wide mouthed jar such as a baby | | | | tissue paper. Keep the tissue paper layering thin so |
| food or salsa jar | | | | that the light shines through well. |
| - White glitter | | | | 6. While the tissue paper is still wet with the glue, roll |
| - Gift-wrap, tissue paper (assorted colors) | | | | the jar in a plate of glitter. Salt could be used instead, |
| - White craft glue | | | | but in areas of high humidity it may eventually |
| - Small piece of sponge (around 1/2 to 1 inch square) | | | | dissolve. |
| - Clothespin | | | | 7. Add the candle, light and enjoy. Or send the |
| - Tea candle or votive candle (depending on size of | | | | children home to light the candles with their families. |
| jar) | | | | |