Christmas Candle Holder

Cut off the top and bottom of a soda can with heavy-duty scissors.

Cut the seam open and carefully flatten the can, with shiny side up and soda logo down.

Trace a star, snowman, or Christmas-tree design onto the flattened can, but leave a 1 1/2-inch border the entire width of the can at the bottom edge. The border is going to be the stand for the decoration.

Use heavy-duty scissors to cut out the design and the border, and use a paper punch to punch holes into the aluminum for light to shine through. Carefully sand any sharp edges when finished cutting and punching holes. Bend the bottom edge backward into a circle, shiny side out, and secure with staples.

Place the decoration onto a plate and put a votive candle inside the circle, or put the decoration around a candle that is in its own holder.

WARNING: Never put a votive candle directly onto a tabletop.