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I can't wait to show you what I created with my Helmar 450 quick dry glue and their V2 vellum adhesive spray. Thanksgiving is my holiday and we do it up big here. My husband fries a turkey and I make a second turkey in the oven. That's right, 2 TURKEYS!!!! My husband and I compete to see who can make the better turkey. (BTW, I won last year. Injected my bird with honey BBQ marinade.) We still make all the fixings; mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, dinner rolls, and more. My sister bakes pies including her killer sweet potato pie. My Mother-in-Law brings creamed peas, a Nix tradition and a must at all holidays. I make my infamous pumpkin cheesecake. Everyone brings something (including my bachelor brother who makes a killer spinach dip). There is even Tofurkey for my vegetarian daughter. Besides family and some extended family, we also invite some friends to join us. Leftovers get sent home with everyone, but surprisingly we never have a lot of turkey leftover. People sit wherever they can, but I wanted something special on my main table, so I made this candle centerpiece....

I found these awesome LED candles at my local Costco. They even came with a remote control. Since there is no flame, I could embellish them with paper and not have to worry about fire. There are seven candles total. I used the Cherry Truffle collection from Quick Quotes to create bands around the middle. Here are some close-up of the different candles...

 The spoon is part of a chipboard set from Quick Quotes called Let's Eat and is perfect for Thanksgiving! The fork is on a matching candle in the centerpiece. I saved the knive to use later. The chipboard was painter with a pewter crackle paint.

 I created a bunch of fall leaves using cardstock scraps. Extra leaves were then scattered on the table.

This vellum quote was cut to fit my Spellbinders label and applied with the Helmar V2 vellum adhesive. I have never tried V2 before and I have to say I am very impressed. It does not show through like some other vellum adhesives and you get edge to edge coverage! Just what a girl needs when wanting something to stick on a curved surface.

Now, I thought maybe I could use these SVG acorns as part of my centerpiece too, but the dimensions just didn't work. They are the perfect treat boxes for my younger nieces and nephews though. I will fill them with candy and my dad will entertain them by hiding them somewhere and leaving clues scattered around the house leading them to their treats. (He loves doing that!)

 I loved that Helmar quick dry 450 glue when I assembled these. A glue that dries fast and holds is a must when working on curved surfaces. What glue I got on my fingers came off easily too. I loved the Cherry Truffle paper for these. The top of the acorn was embossed to give it a little more texture. See all the room inside for treats!!!

Quick Quotes Supplies:
Cherry Truffle papers
Let's Eat Bag o' Chips chipboard
Powderpuff chalk inks in Mocha Mama, Amaretto, Mango Mai Tai, Lemonade
I am Thankful for You colored vellum

Other Supplies:
Helmar quick dry 450 glue
Helmar V2 adhesive
burlap  (burlap twine taken from edge of burlap)
Acorn SVGCuts
Core'dinations cardstock
Spellbinders Fancy Tags
Shabby wrinkled ribbon from Prairie Bird Boutique Etsy shop.

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I hope I inspired you to make some Thanksgiving decor.