Do you need an inexpensive & easy gifty? I borrowed this idea from Violet at Create Beauty. She had these on her blog last year and I filed the idea away to make co-worker gifts this year. 
What you'll need:
*taper candles, any color
*sheet music
*ribbon
*fine glitter, color coordinated to candle
*glue
*clean, plain paper
Since I was making so many, I bought candles in bulk, using a 40% off coupon, of course! Ribbon was also on sale and I already had the glitter & glue.
Assemble all your elements: tear the sheet music, cut the ribbon, prepare your glue & glitter area. That way you can do these assembly line style and be done in no time.
Tear the sheet music, so it has a nice distressed edge, 1-1/2 - 2" wide and long enough to go around the candle. If you're a scrapbooker, you probably have an assortment of inks to tint the edges if desired. Glue the paper to the candle. 
Then cover the candle (& some of the paper too, if you want) with a thin coat of glue, applying in random lines and using your hand or a sponge brush to cover the taper. On a sheet of plain, clean paper, lay down some glitter & just roll the taper over it til you get the desired coverage.
Tie ribbon around it & voila! Instant glitz.
I put them in pairs in a cellophane bag & tied a ribbon around the top. Everyone seemed to like them.
Candles & glitter. At Christmas, you can't go wrong with this combo!
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