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Monday, December 5, 2011

Candy Cane Candle

Hi Everyone! I was guest posting yesterday over at Darling Doodles. It was great to be a part of  Brie's 12 Days of Gift-mas series!
It`s not long now, just 3 short weeks until Santa slides down that chimney!

If your stuck on what to get the neighbour or teacher on your list hopefully you`ll be inspired to make this easy Candy Cane Candle.


Here are the supplies you need.
  • a skinny but tall glass vase
  • votive holder
  • candy canes
  • small colored beads
  • tealight candle
  • glue gun & hot glue
  • embellishments like rafia, twine, bells
I unwrapped the plastic from the candy canes and glued them to the vase, be sure to put the glue down the length of the candy cane so they will stick well. Some of them are differents lengths but when you tie the rafia around it disguises the uneven lengths.



I then glued the vase to the votive holder, turn your votive holder upside down before gluing - it gives the candle a pedistal look.
Fill the vase with the colored beads and place your tealight on top. Tie the rafia and twine around the vase and add in the bell.
So simple. This would be beautiful on a Christmas table setting.

Imagine, Improvise & Invent

Sarah

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18 comments:

  1. Patti @ Pandoras BoxDecember 6, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Very festive and cute - candy canes are so versatile and this is a greta use for them!

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  2. SJB aka SUELYN J-B.December 6, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Simple and nice.

    New follower via The Sasse life(Sunday Social)

    http://www.sjb-myphotopage.com/

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  3. Natasha @ Keeping the Christmas Spirit Alive, 365December 6, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    I love this idea! I never realised there were so many fun ways to decorate with candy canes until I posted about them on my Christmas blog. If you have 5 minutes to spare I would be so honoured if you could pop by and link up this post to my candy cane post!

    Thanks for sharing this fun and festive idea.

    Best Christmas wishes,
    Natasha.

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  4. Janice Kay SchaubDecember 6, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    I love it. I may try this one.
    Janice

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  5. ShilohDecember 7, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    This is so pretty! I never knew candy canes were not all the same length. That's crazy. Love this gift idea.

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  6. Mom Daughter StyleDecember 8, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    so creative and so festive!

    http://momdaughterstyle.blogspot.com/

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  7. Fishtail CottageDecember 9, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    goodness - so cute! thanks for sharing! xoox

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  8. KeiDecember 9, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Awesome idea! It looks really great :D

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  9. WhyCuzICanDecember 9, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Shucks, this candy cane piece is adorable!

    Thanks for sharing :D

    Visiting via Feature Friday at Blissful & Domestic linky party,
    ~Smiles, Suzanne in NW Illinois

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  10. Confessions of a Stay at Home MommyDecember 11, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Thanks for linking up to last week's Tuesday Confessional! You've been featured, so stop by and grab a button. :)
    http://www.craftyconfessions.com/2011/12/tuesday-confessional-features-top-10.html
    ~Macy

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  11. MeganDecember 11, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    this is so cute. the raffia is such a nice touch.

    megan
    craftycpa.blogspot.com

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  12. LaurenDecember 11, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    This is great! I have a glass vase and candy canes...I never thought to put them together!

    I'd love for you to link up and share: http://tutusandteaparties.blogspot.com/2011/12/pinteresting-party-with-features-week.html

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  13. SarahinSCDecember 12, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    That sure is a great craft. So easy and most everything you need you'd already have on hand. Love it!

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  14. UnknownDecember 12, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Hello, hopped over here from the {Re}Create Link Party. This is such a beautiful project, and I love the simplicity but classic look of this. Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful candle holders! I'm your newest follower, and I hope you'll get a chance to follow me back :)

    -Melissa, Walking in Faith
    http://faithfulmelissa.blogspot.com

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  15. Jenn EricksonDecember 12, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Such a wonderful, creative project! I'm spotlighting your post on my Facebook page today!

    Thank you so much for sharing your creativity and talent on "A Little Birdie Told Me..." Tuesday at Rook No. 17!

    Friends who link-up to tomorrow’s party will have a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Hodgson Mill, so please feel free to stop by and join in the fun & inspiration!

    Warmest wishes,
    Jenn

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  16. KatieDecember 12, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Featured you on my Blog Hop Party this week! Monday Myriad Blog Hop

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  17. JulieDecember 12, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    This is realy cute, I would love it if you show off your candle here:

    http://juliejewels.blogspot.com/2011/12/show-off-your-stuff.html

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  18. Honey I'm Home BlogDecember 16, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    What a great project. Thank you so much for linking it to Fabulous Friday.

    Warmly, Michelle

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