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A holiday craft

There may not be snow on the ground yet, but Home Hardware Stores Limited, through its Beauti-Tone Paint Division, is tempting fate with the one thing we all want for the holidays: the white stuff.

There may not be snow on the ground yet, but Home Hardware Stores Limited, through its Beauti-Tone Paint Division, is tempting fate with the one thing we all want for the holidays: the white stuff.

Whether or not you embrace the season of snow, sparkly and white is what many people think of when they picture the holiday season, says Bev Bell, creative director of Beauti-Tone Paint and Home Products Division, Home Hardware Stores Limited Lacy Affair Bring one of fashion's hottest trends of lace-infused clothing into your home by creating lace infused planters Materials Clay pots (any desired size)

Paper to make a patternLace fabric (non-stretch)Spray adhesiveStencil brushLatex paint (any desired colour)Whatever holiday décor you would like to add to your lacy pot (such as holiday ornaments, living greenery)Alternative: You can paint the clay pot first and then stencil a contrast colour on top.

InstructionsTrace the clay pot on paper, as shown, to create the pattern.

Use the pattern to cut the laceTrim if necessary.

Spray the back of the lace with adhesive and position on the pot.

Using a dry brush technique, stipple through the lace around the entire pot.

Remove lacePaint the rim of pot, if desiredAttach fashion accessories of your choice.