a quick update posted on 6/17/2012 – thank you so much for the more than 6,000+ awesomesauce people that have pinned THIS post on Pinterest. i literally log in & giggle each week at how much attention this project has received.
a few tips about THIS POST from fellow pinners:
#1: consider PRE-burning the candle you want to cover so you can place a battery-powered tea-light inside {this is a pretty much GENIUS recommendation}
#2: i recommend in the original post down below & will say again: i DO NOT recommend burning these candles AT ALL! just enjoy them as a decor tool.
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we are finally settling into our home.
& attempting to decorate the spaces with lively designs. bright colors. kid-friendly & husband-friendly furnishings.
i have these two white {boring} candles sitting in sconces that i pass by everyday from my kitchen/dining area to the playroom/office area {see the trend here, everything has a dual purpose around here}.
simple materials
my fav, mod podge
fancy paper
scissors & sponge brush
… and a few boring candles
so in just a few easy steps, we are going to add a bit of green to this wall so i can enjoy passing by so much more.
& now you have perfectly customized-to-your-decorating-taste candle covers.
a few things:
i DO NOT recommend burning these candles AT ALL! just enjoy them as a decor tool.
when you’re done with the color/pattern you chose, add some more mod podge & cover again!
that is all.
i still want to show you some glass jar up-cycling and a toilet paper roll project to finish up our month of Green Living so be sure to stop by throughout the week to look for a few more DIY’s and our other amazing authors posts!
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Another winner, Aimee! Just think, you could customize a tablescape with this project, too! Love it.
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For a quick or temporary trick, I used a zebra duck tape print to wrap around some candles, salt and pepper shakers and bowls to g with a safari these. It worked great! There are really cute and colorful patterns of tape at raft stores.
This is just what i need for my sconces…the white candles have yellowed over time and this is a cool way to recycle them!
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What a cool idea!
Love it!
A really simple and really cute transformation! So nice stopping by!
Kindly, Lorraine
Wow! What a cute idea! We are building a new home and I need tips like this! Thanks!
Those are super cute! Great idea!
Cute and sweet, Love ,love ,love it.
What a great way to decorate for holidays too. I can’t wait to try this.
Thanks for the great idea.
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This is a great project! Would you consider linking it up to my Pinworthy Projects Linky Party over at Just Us Four?
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What a fantastic project! I love that paper..where did you get it? Megan
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It looks like a wrapping paper that I bought at Target around Christmastime. Not sure if it’s still available, though…
These are super cute! Love what you did.
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Super Cute. So Creative, Love the pop of color and the partern. Bythewayjenngray.blogspot.com
What a great idea! I love the paper you chose too!
I LOVE this idea! I was thinking about using it for my sister’s wedding, but wondered if it is okay once it burns down, or is it for looks only?
What a great idea. Wondering if you could burn the candles before putting the paper on and then place one of the battery operated little votives in the candle.
Could I do this using flameless candles?