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Beneath My Heart

Candle Makeover

DIY projects

22 Feb

I spent the weekend on several projects, but unfortunately none of them turned out quite the way I had hoped.

So I will be tweaking them this week and hopefully sharing them with you soon.

In the meantime, I will share with you a fun little project I tried last week.

I got my inspiration from a magazine I was flipping through at a bookstore.

It was a picture of a grouping of candles covered in sheet music.

I went off to Hobby Lobby to buy some candles and scrapbook paper.

I was hoping to find some sheet music scrapbook paper, but they didn’t have any.

So I chose a paper that looked like script writing.

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I also got some brown ribbon, but ended up not using it.

First, I covered the back of the paper with ModPodge.

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Then I wrapped the paper around the candle and trimmed the excess. When it was mostly dry, I added another layer of Mod Podge on top of the paper.

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Then to give it more of an “aged” look, I added a layer of Valspar Mocha Glaze with a paper towel.

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I had three candles. One tall one, and two medium ones.

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I wanted them to all be different sizes, so I cut the bottom off of one of them with my electric knife.

Yup. I did.

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That little electric knife was “going to town” but was having trouble cutting all the way through the candle.

So I had to get out the “big dog” and finish it up.

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Oh….the crafty wisdom I share on this blog!

Okay. Maybe not the best method. But I got the result I wanted. I stuck them in the wooden fruit stand I made last week to see what they would look like.

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The candles in my inspiration picture from the magazine had cute little ribbons hanging from them.

I tried several different ribbons, but couldn’t get the look I was after.

So a resorted to my old friend, Mr. Burlap.

I thought I took a picture of the next step, but I couldn’t find it.

I took my tan burlap and spray painted it black. I’ve never tried this before, so I was feeling rather brilliant for coming up with the idea.

I love burlap. I love black. I love black burlap!

Then I cut a strip of the burlap and wrapped it around my candles.

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But it needed something more.

So I took the “Spare Parts” that I had left over from my Magnet Board tutorial, and added a little bling.

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I think I like it better with the bling.

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I am not totally blown away with the results, but I am blown away with how easy it was to do.

I started thinking about how cute it would be to wrap candles in a damask print or an animal print. There are so many different types of scrapbooking paper that you could find something to match the decor in any room in your house. You could embellish the candles with just about anything…monograms, jute string, ribbons, charms, etc.

Let me know if you try this and send me some pictures. I know you ladies will come up with some beautiful ideas!

I am linking this project to:

Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch

Make your Monday at Twice Remembered

Make it for Monday at Cottage Instincts

Get your Craft On at Today’s Creative Blog

DIY day at A Soft Place to Land

and more to come.

Have a blessed week!

Traci

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40 Comments

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  1. Kristi says

    February 22, 2010 at 7:39 am

    What a fabulous idea! Spray painting burlap…oh my goodness gracious, I'm loving this!!!! The wheels are starting to turn, thanks for the beautiful inspiration. Blessings to you!

    Reply
  2. Megandvd@Beauty in the Attempt says

    February 22, 2010 at 8:24 am

    Obviously I adore anything with script/calligraphy!!! I think you did a great job….you have opened the door of possibilities! And the bling? Oy…so cute!

    Cheers~
    e

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  3. southerninspiration says

    February 22, 2010 at 8:36 am

    So, so cute, Tracy!!!

    Suzanne

    Reply
  4. Kelly Howard says

    February 22, 2010 at 8:42 am

    I think you may have started something with painting the burlap! I love how these turned out, especially in the wooden bowl!

    Reply
  5. Handy Man, Crafty Woman says

    February 22, 2010 at 8:51 am

    Thanks for putting my ad up! :-) Love using scrapbook paper for projects; I'm a scrapbooker so I always have some around! Too much, in fact!

    Reply
  6. Mari says

    February 22, 2010 at 8:54 am

    You are too much. Love it! Thanks for sharing the mess too…it makes me feel "normal". Ha.

    Reply
  7. 1 Funky Woman says

    February 22, 2010 at 8:56 am

    Ooh I think they turned out awesome! I love the added bling!

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  8. Our really empty nest says

    February 22, 2010 at 9:07 am

    Very cool, love it, check out my latest post, and you will see some tapers covered in an oldbook page. Thanks for sharing! Sue

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  9. Kristan says

    February 22, 2010 at 9:35 am

    I love the look of these. But I have to ask, you probably can't use the candles in the way they were meant to be made after wrapping them, right? As in…lighting them?

    Reply
  10. Treasia Stepp says

    February 22, 2010 at 9:47 am

    What a wonderful idea. I love how they turned out. Very pretty.

    Reply
  11. tough jelly says

    February 22, 2010 at 9:58 am

    These look so nice. I was just looking at some ugly candles on my table last night. Yippee! As for the knife, I thought you might enjoy my little craft wisdom. One day while hubby was at work, I decided that we needed recess shelves. I knocked out part of a wall but was having trouble getting a straight line. I had my little ones napping and just couln't bring myself to go to home depot to buy a new -whatever tool was needed-. I decided my kids pumpkin cutter looked a lot like a drywall saw so I used that. Hubby and his friend (the owner of a local drywall company) got a great laugh out of that. BTW, I got my shelves.

    Reply
  12. kacyd says

    February 22, 2010 at 10:13 am

    Beautiful – I have two off white candles that need a little something…thanks for the inspiration!!

    Reply
  13. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    February 22, 2010 at 10:15 am

    Very pretty! I like them in your fruit stand and I love that package of "spare parts". I'll have to look for that at Michaels ~ makes for a nice finishing touch.

    Reply
  14. Creations By Cindy says

    February 22, 2010 at 10:25 am

    I love me some candles! Good idea too! TFS

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  15. Haverford House says

    February 22, 2010 at 10:40 am

    We were on the same *candle makeover* track this weekend! I love what you did with your candles! ~Marcy @ http://haverfordhouse.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  16. Grace @ Ruby Moon Designs says

    February 22, 2010 at 10:43 am

    Beautiful! I just love a pretty candle display!

    Great job!

    Blessings, Grace

    Reply
  17. Bon says

    February 22, 2010 at 11:14 am

    Love this idea! Tahnks so much for sharing!

    bon @ Drab to Fab
    gorgfabgoodies.blogspot.com

    Reply
  18. Nancy says

    February 22, 2010 at 11:16 am

    Very cute and super simple! I like the black burlap and the bling you added…great job!

    Nancy

    Reply
  19. Kendra says

    February 22, 2010 at 11:18 am

    Those look so cool! My only question, are they burnable?

    Reply
  20. Jill@Barnes Yard says

    February 22, 2010 at 11:46 am

    They turned out great! I love these!

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  21. Miss Mustard Seed says

    February 22, 2010 at 12:43 pm

    I have a lot of those projects that don't turn out the way I planned, so they are sitting and waiting for tweaking & inspiration. Glad I'm not the only one! Anyway, the candles are so pretty. Nice job!

    Reply
  22. handbags*n*pigtails says

    February 22, 2010 at 12:59 pm

    I think they look great! The painted burlap…pure genius. And the added bling= perfect finishing touch. Great project:)
    Sarah
    handbagsnpigtails.blogspot.com

    Reply
  23. Richella says

    February 22, 2010 at 1:12 pm

    Great, Traci! I posted last week about mod-podging toile napkins onto candles. I first saw the ideas at Manuela's blog, The Pleasures of Homemaking, several weeks ago–I've never seen it in a magazine. Isn't it amazing how easy it is and how great it looks? :) My napkins are short, so I didn't add any trim or bling–but I like yours! And your painted burlap looks wonderful.

    Have a great week!

    Reply
  24. Richella says

    February 22, 2010 at 1:12 pm

    Hi Traci–Me again to say that Manuela actually mod-podged paper onto taper candles. And they looked beautiful!

    So many things to craft, so little time. . . .

    Reply
  25. Deanna says

    February 22, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    CUTE!!!!!

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  26. Brenbren says

    February 22, 2010 at 2:09 pm

    LOVE it!

    Reply
  27. Mandi says

    February 22, 2010 at 4:03 pm

    As always you have given me another great idea for a project. Now I just need to find the perfect scrapbook paper… and possibly my electric knife. :)

    Reply
  28. Heidi says

    February 22, 2010 at 5:51 pm

    I don't think I would have ever thought to cut my candles. Great idea! And they look so nice in your new fruit bowl!

    Reply
  29. Allison Shops says

    February 22, 2010 at 6:53 pm

    The bling was a nice finishing touch. I'm partial to calligraphy, so you had me there too!

    I hope you'll swing by AtticMag to tour my home.
    Allison

    Reply
  30. Jess @ Frugal with a Flourish says

    February 22, 2010 at 10:02 pm

    Excellent gift idea! I also think that would be so cute to do for a wedding unity candle! Well done!

    Reply
  31. Jami says

    February 22, 2010 at 11:50 pm

    Oh! They look great! Nice job.

    Reply
  32. Amy Kinser says

    February 23, 2010 at 12:50 am

    They look great! I agree with the little bling…all women need their jewelry.

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  33. Sandy says

    February 23, 2010 at 12:15 pm

    Love it, this is awesome GF! Your sis is right, you are the crafty one! :)

    Reply
  34. Dreams of Perfection says

    February 23, 2010 at 1:20 pm

    There are so many ways to go about customizing these, love it!

    Reply
  35. Barbara says

    February 23, 2010 at 6:47 pm

    i love how they turned out. I tried making one and I hated the look.

    Reply
  36. Ruth says

    February 23, 2010 at 7:33 pm

    This is a great idea. I can just imagine all of the possibilities. The wheels are turning and I can think of a couple things I would like to tray. I love the tray you made also.

    Ruth

    Reply
  37. Lisa says

    February 23, 2010 at 9:13 pm

    Pretty! I love how you kept adding more accessories to get the perfect look. : )

    Reply
  38. Texan in UAE says

    February 24, 2010 at 1:37 am

    beautiful!

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  39. sanjeet says

    February 24, 2010 at 5:08 am

    thanks for the beautiful inspiration

    Work From Home

    Reply
  40. Teri says

    February 26, 2010 at 10:25 pm

    These are gorgeous – I've altered candles before but I had never considered an overall print! You are right, damask would be GORGEOUS!! :) I can't remember if I thanked you already for stopping by my blog, so THANK YOU! :) I'm loving all of the cute projects you've posted!

    Reply

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