Do It Yourself

There’s a sweet satisfaction that comes from making things with your own hands. While it is easy to go overboard by spending $100 on a craft that would cost only $20 for the same premade item (here’s looking at you, Pinterest), there is so much satisfaction that comes when you choose to make something instead of buying it. 420 is all about celebrating the culture of cannabis, which means there are a few crafty projects you can work on to get excited and ready for the best day of the year. From construction paper to glitter, there’s no end to the cannabis-themed decorations and personal items that anyone can easily make.

Paper Cannabis Leaf Garland

A party isn’t really a party at all without a few decorations. Embrace the iconic symbol of the cannabis leaf and turn it into a decorative wall, ceiling or mantle garland. This can also double as a wearable garland as well—because 420 is all about sporting cannabis culture!

Things you need:

– Construction paper or tissue paper (green is preferred, but feel free to use other colors or patterns if desired)

– A cannabis leaf stencil cutout

– Scissors

– String or yarn

– A hole-puncher

Instructions:

1. Use your stencil to cut out desired shape of cannabis leaves. The number of leaves you cut out will depend on your choice of garland length (as well as string length).
2. Use a hole-puncher to either add a hole to the single tallest stem of each leaf, or two holes in the two other medium-length stems.
3. Thread the string through each hole, alternating cutouts between color and/or patterns.
4. Once finished, tie the ends of the string separately, hang up and voila! DIY cannabis garland.

Hemp Candle

Whether you’re making one large candle for yourself or multiple smaller candles as a party favor, there’s always a place for these in your home—especially when you can add hemp oil or a cannabis scent.

Things you need:

– Hemp or normal wick

– Glass jar or container (preferable one with a wide opening to make lighting easy)

– Preferred wax (can be natural, beeswax or soy wax)

– Double boiler

– Wooden stick or other disposable stirring utensil

– Essential oils for scent and hemp oil

Instructions:

1. Measure the interior height of your chosen glass container. Cut the wick with 3-5 inches added to that length to ensure that the wick sits higher than the wax.
2. Add water to the bottom of the double boiler, about half way, and turn the heat to medium. Place the top portion of the boiler, or a glass bowl, on top.
3. Once hot, add your chosen wax to the empty glass bowl.
4. As the wax begins to melt, add in the hemp oil and essential oils for scent.
5. While the wax is still melting, dip the end of the wick in a tiny bit of wax. Wrap the wick around a pen or pencil, allowing the base of the wick to gently touch the bottom of your candle jar. This will allow it to stay in place when you begin pouring the melted wax.
6. Once the wax has completely melted, take it off the heat and let it cool briefly.
7. Pour the wax into the candle jar, leaving a small amount of space at the top so as to not overfill the candle.
8. Let the candle sit for at least a full day before use.
9. Trim the wick before first use, and enjoy your hemp candle!

Bling Lighter

Don’t look like a square with a plain old lighter, give it some flair! There are numerous ways to quickly decorate your favorite lighter: Use nail polish to paint it, apply your artistic skills to draw things in with a sharpie or print out labels in fancy fonts. If you seek a 420 attention-getter, then we recommend these two eye-catching methods to spiffing up your lighter.

Method 1: Bejeweled

Things you need:

– Stickable glitter tabs

– Glue (unless the backing sticks automatically)

– Tweezers

Instructions:

1. Apply each glitter tab to the lighter in desired design (full coverage, specific design, etc.)
2. Use tweezers for precision to align each glitter tab with the corresponding row.

Method 2: Glitter-fied

Things you need:

– Desired color of glitter

– Glue

– Disposable paint brushes

Instructions:

1. Apply glue to all sides of the lighter casing.
2. Heavily sprinkle desired glitter color to lighter (CULTURE recommends green!)
3. Leave to dry, at least 20 minutes or until dry to the touch. Repeat steps 1-2 for a second coat.

DIY Stash Box

A stash box can be made out of anything. A hollowed-out book, a repurposed jewelry box, a gaming controller with all of the parts emptied; if it keeps your cannabis secret and safe, then it’s a reliable box to stash your cannabis goods. Here’s an easy and fun way to create a stash box that shows off your flare for cannabis.

Things you need:

– Medium-sized wooded box

– Assorted acrylic paint (or wood stain)

– Paint brushes

– A design or vision

Instructions:

1. Obtain a wooden box (this can be purchased from any craft store).
2. Choose your method of decoration (paint or stain).
3. If using paint, apply your design. If staining, simply cover the entirety of the box.
4. Wait ample time to dry and then stash away!