5. Decorate box as desired. I used gold paint and stamped a Star of David (carved out of an apple) on the front, but you could glue ribbon, buttons, or other ornaments. This is also a great step to let the kids help with – let them loose with paint, markers, stickers, etc.

6. Cut nine six-inch long strips of aluminum foil (about half an inch to an inch wide). Roll each strip on one clothespin, leaving about half an inch of the bottom of the clothespin exposed. Glue these onto the clothespins if desired. I left my rolls unglued, but I secured them inside the clothespin when I started the roll. Also, I left my foil rolls somewhat loose to give a candle holder effect.

7. Push each clothespin into a hole in the menorah base.

8. Cut pipecleaners in half. Roll each pipecleaner half on a clothespin to make a curly flame.

Each night of Hannukah, put one curly flame on a clothespin to “light” the menorah!