So I decided to make laminated cards that tell the story, but how to display them? I found some handy little clips on a steel cable, but couldn't think what to use as a base - it needs to be quite heavy so that the card doesn't wobble and fall over.
Then I remembered I have a collection of little bottles - I am not actually much of a collector, it's just that I hate throwing things away - I'm sure some shrink will have a field day with me! Being a commited crafter, I also went through the usual candle phase, and still have a block of wax to prove it. So, I thought, bottles + wax + clips = the perfect card clips.
A quick how-to:
Wash and thoroughly dry bottles.
Melt wax in a double boiler.
Carefully pour the wax into bottles.
I started with white wax and every time I poured wax into a bottle, I added a bit of red candle to the double boiler, first making the wax pink and finally red.
Now wait (I know, it's hard)
When the wax solidifies, it contracts, leaving a concave void at the lip of the bottle.
Fill with a bit more melted wax (if you've gradually darkened your wax it's difficult to match the colour properly, but don't dispair, just think two-tone!)
Now insert the clip, balancing it over the top of the bottle with a peg.
Leave for about 30 mins.
If you still have an uneven top, you can use a heat gun to melt just the top layer of wax.
... et voila! The perfect card clip. I think these would make perfect place card holders for a balmy summer cocktail party, don't you?
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