DIY Candleholder
A few weeks ago when I was suffering from a broken heart, I threw myself into crafts instead of drinking; fancy that! I’m so grown up! So here is a pair of candleholders that I made:
First, I started with candlestick holders and cup-ish things I got at Dollar Tree.
I glued these together using E600 glue. (I hate this glue because it is smelly but it is nice for this because it doesn’t dry right away so you can move the cup around on the base if it’s not centered on your first placement).
I took some tissue paper that I had lying around and decoupaged it to the outside of the cup. Despite its modern flair because of the zebra print, I think it still works with my other non-modern decor because of the neutral colors.
Then I glued a piece of teal ribbon around the top and glued three maroonish buttons to the ribbon. The pictures don’t really do the color justice, I swear they don’t look as jettie-ish as they appear in the photo.
I placed tealights in both holders. The total cost for these candleholders was around $6–you can’t beat that and I don’t think they look cheap.
I was originally going to do this with scrapbook paper but was glad I had tissue paper on hand because the light really shines through on the tissue paper.
Pet Peeve of the Day: The intense jealously I feel for the East Coast right now! I want that much snow in Chicago!!
Quote of the Day: ”She never stumbles, she’s got no place to fall.” –Bob Dylan
Christy on 2010.02.09
Love it! The tissue paper idea is great, thanks for sharing!
Leanne on 2010.02.09
Way cool! My daughter would love these. I’m going to have to copy your great idea.
Beverly @ The Buzz on 2010.02.09
Cute!! I’ve made many of these, but never thought of covering them in tissue paper–what a difference it makes! Thanks for the inspiration.
Jessi @ Yankee Belle Home on 2010.02.09
Great idea! I love the way the zebra print glows when the candle is lit. Thanks for sharing!
Tana on 2010.02.09
I love this idea and am totally stealing it! Great job! So creative!
em on 2010.02.09
i’ve been wanting to decopage, but it’s never been the right time…..lets have a crafty day together some day! i love all ur stuff
Es on 2010.02.09
Thanks everyone! And Em, anytime you wanna have a crafty day, I am down!!!
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micah murray on 2010.03.03
You smarty pants! I love this and must go to the dollar tree ASAP! But must also stay on task in homeschool…..Oh the temptation:)
Chelsea on 2010.03.03
Oh how I love the Dollar Store and especially when you can find a few ordinary pieces and make them great! Thanks for linking up to Be Inspired today – when you get a moment, please add a link back to my party. Thanks!
Chelsea
Kim @Kims Kandy Kreations on 2011.02.23
What a great idea. I think I’m off to the dollar store now.