Measure how tall you want your votive and cut.

Wrap around to measure how wide you need your strip. Have about a half inch overlapping in the back. 

Make a little mark for the width of the tealight. 

On another strip equal in size, draw or trace the image you want for your votive. Keep it basic and simple. 

Place over to trace. 

Using a pin, poke holes to trace the shape. I poked over a mouse pad but foam paper or even a few folded paper towels on the table will work. 

Re-puncture any holes that need touch-ups.