DIY Advent Wreath

by All that's Jas

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Hi, I'm Jas from All that's Jas and this is my first (documented) project. Ever since I moved to the US I was looking for a special Advent wreath but could never find one I like. When I saw this log laying around my backyard a light bulb went off. I'll just drill holes in it and call it a day. Easy, right?

First, I hosed down the log to remove the dirt and let it dry. I decided not to stain it as I liked the natural look. With the help of my husband, we drilled four (different in depth) holes. But we forgot to measure the candles and the holes were just a tad tight.

An impromptu trip to the hardware store and we were the owners of a bigger (1-1/2 inch) spade drill bit. That did the trick. The candles fit.

To cover some imperfections, I sprayed artificial snow on the top.

I then added some decorations I already had and voila! Super easy.

I know you're thinking wreath is round in shape and this is not. I couldn't come up with a better name. Yule log? Advent log? Snowy log advent candle holder thingie? Anyway…

Although super easy and quick to finish, we ran into few issues only because I didn't have my ducks in a row. What can I say, scatterbrained is my middle name. :)

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Wood log (my backyard)
Candles (Meijer)
Artificial snow (Hobby Lobby)
1 1/2-inch spade drill tip (Lowe's)
Power drill (Lowe's)

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Cori Widen on Nov 28, 2016
Gorgeous!

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- All that's Jas on Nov 28, 2016
  Thank you so much! Have a lovely week :)
  
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Lmk22436310 on Dec 18, 2017

I love your Advent Log! Very clever and unique. Well done!

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- All that's Jas on Dec 19, 2017
  Awe, thanks! Happy holidays! :)
  
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