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Yuletide Timber
Tea lights take on a whole new glow when a small log is the candleholder. We cut a piece from a fallen white birch tree, but you can use wood from any fallen tree that’s about 6 inches in diameter and isn’t warped or decaying.
You’ll need:
- Table saw (preferred) or handsaw
- Pencil or chalk
- Small log, roughly 6 inches in diameter and 1 foot long
- A drill with 1 1/4-inch flat wood drill bit
- Scissors
- Tea lights
From a fallen tree that’s roughly 6 inches in diameter, cut a 1-foot section of wood. At home, determine the side of the log you want facing upward, then use the saw to cut a flat strip about 2 inches wide. Mark the placement of the tea lights along the top of log, leaving about 2 inches of space between each tea light. Drill holes at marks, roughly 3/4 of an inch deep. Trim away any loose bark or birch paper around holes. Insert tea lights, light and enjoy.
