Holiday decorations have a way of bringing joy into our lives. Whether by their pleasing aesthetic, or by the anticipation created for holiday festivities. Enjoying decorations is even more rewarding (and eco-friendly) when we can make them ourselves. Below is a list of a few wreath-making events in WNC. 

If you’ve never made a DIY gift for a friend or loved one, perhaps 2020 is the year! Essential oils not only smell amazing, but they also support a healthy mood. Handmade soaps make a wonderful holiday favor or gift for a person of any age. You can also mail bars of soap easily if the pandemic is preventing you from being with friends and family over the holidays.

Supplies

• Small Mason jars or another type of glass/porcelain dish
• Flaked soy wax (can purchase on Amazon)
• Pencil
• Glass bowl or lg. Pyrex measuring cup
• Essential oils (clove, orange, cinnamon)
• Smokeless candle wicks (can purchase on Amazon) 

Instructions (these steps make one candle)

• Wrap the candle wick around a pencil and gently place into the Mason jar, set aside
• Scoop 2.5 cups of wax flakes into glass bowl/Pyrex cup, heat in 30 second increments, stirring in between
• Add 10 drops of each essential oil, stir (you can continue adding more drops of certain oils until you get the desired scent)
• Pour the melted wax into the Mason jar or dish 
• Let it sit until candle is completely hardened, remove the rod or pencil, and cut the wick