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Show A Gift Idea: Santa Candy Jar ' . ; " J frr--v ' ; ' ' -v 1 4 & O Santa never had it so good, filled to the brim with candies. And ; your holiday guests will enjoy helping themselves to candy from a Santa Candy jar. Here's how he's made. First locate a glass chimney from a hurricane lamp or an old fashioned kerosene lamp. You may have one at home, or check any hardware store. This serves as the candy holder to be decorated with Santa's cheery face. Cut a circular base of Styrofoam, using a luncheon plate as a guide, and a sharp paring knife for the cutting tool. Firmly but carefully care-fully press the bottom of the chimney about one-fourth inch into the base, making certain pressure is not great enough to break the glass. Use a circular motion. Glue on eyes and moustache of felt. Tuck fluffy feathers about his chin for a beard, . Santa is famous for his long red cap. Make it by attaching red felt to a disc of Styrofoam cut with a coffee cup for a guide. The table decoration is so easy to make and all materials are available at variety store Christmas counters. You may wish to try two or three face ideas, carolers for one. The clever candy jar makes an inexpensive pre-Christmas gift for neighbors and i family. |