Stations of the Cross TEA LIGHT STAND

For this project you will need:

• Piece of wood measuring at least 6” x 12” (can be found pre-cut at an arts and crafts store)
• Acrylic craft paint
• Patterned scrapbook paper
• Scissors or craft knife
• Sand paper
• Craft or decoupage glue
• Spray varnish (optional)
• 14 printed Stations of the Cross
• 14 tea lights

Trim each printed station to size (small enough so seven will fit on each end of wood). Set aside. Paint and decorate (with patterned paper) surface and sides of the wood. Adhere Stations of the Cross to the outermost edge of the wood, so that they are in order counterclockwise. Allow it to dry, and then lightly sand edges to give the piece a slightly distressed look. Apply a coat of decoupage glue or spray varnish, and allow piece to dry completely. Place each tea light behind each station (in center of wood board). Light each candle as you pray the corresponding station. Blow out the candle before you move on to the next station if you wish. This Stations of the Cross tea light stand makes a great table centerpiece!

Another idea: You can use other items such as wooden cigar boxes or trays for this project! Just make sure they are large enough to fit all the tea lights.