February 17, 2021

Lenten Centerpiece

Here are some ideas to make your Lenten Centerpiece. You can make them as simple or complex as you like.

Stick Cross

Materials

• Ribbon of various colors and sizes

• Dab of hot glue

• Sticks of various sizes and lengths (2 sticks per cross)

Instructions:

1. Dab a little hot glue in between the sticks to hold them together while you wrap the ribbon around the center.

2. Dab a little glue on the end of each ribbon to keep it securely fashioned on the cross.

3. Leave a little room on the ribbon so it can be used to hang like an ornament.

These stick crosses make nice little gifts to spread your love.

Rustic Cross

1. Go and dig through the snow and collect sticks from your yard.

2. Wrap them tightly in 2 bundles, using jute twine or any kind of string you have available.

3. When you begin wrapping, leave the starting end longer so after finish wrapping the sticks you can make a knot with the other end of the string. Tie it as tight as you can.

4. Wrap the two bundles of sticks tightly together, using the string, to make a cross.

5. Again, leave the two ends longer so they can be tied in knots.

6. You can add a loop of string to the back to hang up if you wish or use it for your centerpiece.