My mother-in-law gave me this candelabra when we were first married. It’s now 22 years old. It was gold plated & absolutely beautiful. But with time, the gold plating was coming off & it was starting to look a little worse for wear. I wanted to use it, but it needed help. So, I did the unthinkable. I painted it. It has gone from a gold candelabra to a Shabby Chic Candelabra! And all it took was a little paint, some crystals & a little patients.
This is how I did it. Continue reading
In the St. Patrick’s Day Tablescape you may have noticed a small candle in the background.
I used my Grandmother’s ‘depression’ bowl with a plain white pillar candle & some shamrock ‘scatter’. It brought a pop of color into an empty corner. And it worked for the tablescape with the patterned placemats. It was simple enough that it didn’t compete with the busyness of the placemats.
But, I just can’t leave well enough alone. It just disappeared when I used the plain/solid sided placemats. Plain white just wouldn’t do for me. I had to add ‘more’. I used some wire edged shamrock ribbon and some glitter stickers to add color.
I measured the ribbon around the candle. Added about an inch to it. I cut the ribbon and folded the end under, over lapping the raw edge. Using two straight pins, I anchored the ribbon to the candle. But that still wasn’t enough. So I added some glitter shamrock stickers above and below the ribbon. That was all it needed. Now it really adds a pop of color to the plain, boring corner of the room.
It’s now strong enough that it doesn’t disappear anymore.
I love an easy project! This could be used for any decor, as an accent piece or a centerpiece. You can use this idea anytime. Whether it’s for everyday or a holiday. Just change up the ribbon to go with what ever you’re decorating for! You can have so much fun with this one! Continue reading
If you made the Valentine’s Day Candle, but you just don’t have the time to make the centerpiece, I have a couple of easy alternatives for you.
How about some garland? Just wrap the bottom of the candle with some Valentine’s Day garland. Adds some bling, and balances out the candle with some weight to the bottom.
Or how about a boa? Wrap the base of the candle with a red boa.
Not enough ‘bling’? Add some glitter heart shaped stickers to the boa.
Have fun with it! Valentine’s Day is not only a romantic holiday, but it’s a fun & sweet holiday. Make it your own. You’re only limited by your imagination!
What do you do with a plain white pillar candle? Decorate it, of course! I found some 3″ x 6′ pillar candles on sale, and naturally, I couldn’t resist them. But they are plain. I wanted something for Valentine’s Day.
What you’ll need:
1- 3″ x 6″ pillar candle
measuring tape
Chain (Walmart jewelry making section)
Red heart shaped rhinestones (Michaels)
Straight pins
Double faced tape Continue reading