INTRODUCTION

In keeping with holiday tradition, a small gift awaits each guest. But what's inside each box topped with a ribbon star is not the only surprise: Hidden within the napkin folds is chocolate gelt.

MATERIALS

Manzanita branch
Silver floral spray
9 candle clips
Pencil
Star template
Pale blue vellum, by Cromatica, from New York Central Art Supply
3/4-inch circle craft punch
Hanukkah candles
Classic fluted candleholders, from germanplaza.com
1-inch-wide ribbon, from mokubany.com
Ruler
Disappearing-ink pen
Hot-glue gun

STEPS

1.Candlelit Branch Working on a covered surface, coat a manzanita branch with silver floral spray. Let dry.
2.Attach 9 candle clips along branch, with 1 higher than the rest (for shammes candle).
3.With a pencil, trace star template 9 times onto blue vellum. Cut out. ... Read more »