Steps
STEP 1
Measure 1-1/4" from one end of 1"x 3" boards. Then find center and mark for a drill point. Using a Drill Press and a 1-1/4" forstner bit, drill down 1/4". Some initial sanding can be done after cutting the boards and panels.
Tools
![cutting wood to size](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/efe76887861b4b0787847ccc05eb39cf.png)
STEP 2
Measure over 2-1/2" from end of board and cut.
Tools
![Cutting another piece of wood to size](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/052fac2b683a40c08ba9ab6704ee967e.png)
STEP 3
Repeat Steps 1&2, then cut and sand.
Tools
![Cutting bottom pieces](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/aeab1a2557674a1497244406cbe48b04.png)
STEP 4
Cut pieces that are 2-1/2" long.
Tools
![cutting pieces](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/7fa05341f557492c8b548d898658abed.png)
STEP 5
Measure over 5-1/2" from end and mark. Draw one half of a star, centered in between end mark. As shown in diagram. Cut inside of star pattern out using Jig Saw
Tools
![Cutting out star](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/9f4b681fc1fe4274a57d3e7bf9009392.png)
STEP 6
Repeat Step 5 to make other half of star.
Tools
![Cutting out star](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/d4c6ee27273f4add89b442cc7f939794.png)
STEP 7
Align and center base board to star panels. Attach with glue and pin nails
Tools
![Nailing tea light holder](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/8ba794e16c024fca805555854844c944.png)
STEP 8
Align and center top tea light holders to star panels. Attach with glue and pin nails
Tools
![Nailing top piece](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/6a1e09bba86e4f988d2237e5ac97282f.png)
STEP 9
Sand and finish to your desire
Tools
![sanding wood](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/036cd1a4fc5c468f97cc5e2878cdee64.png)