Uncle Sam Hat Candle Holders
The Uncle Sam hat candle holders are whimsical decorations that are great for Independence Day or Memorial Day. These candle holders resemble the iconic top hat worn by Uncle Sam, featuring red and white stripes with a blue band adorned with white stars. They add a festive touch to tablescapes and decor, perfect for celebrating American pride.
Materials Needed:
- Small Terracotta Pots
- Red, White and Blue Acrylic Paint
- Craft Foam
- Star Garland
- Battery Operated Tea Lights
- Craft Glue
- Craft Scissors
How to Make DIY 4th of July Decorations (Uncle Sam Hats Candle Holders)
Step 1: Draw evenly spaced stripes on the terracotta pot.
Step 2: Paint the White stripes on the terracotta pot and let dry then paint the Red stripes and let dry.
Step 3: Paint the bottom rim of the terracotta pot with Blue acrylic paint and let dry.
Step 4: Cut white and silver stars off of the star garland and glue them on the blue rim of the terracotta pot with craft glue.
Step 5: Cut a large circle out of craft foam about 1/2 inch larger on each side of the opening of the terracotta pot. Use a warm, dry iron and heat up the craft foam. Bend it into the curved shape of the hat rim.
Step 6: Paint the craft foam red and let dry.
Step 7: Glue the craft foam to the bottom of the terracotta pot with craft glue and add battery operated tea lights to complete your cute Uncle Sam Candle holders.