Some of you have emailed me regarding the cross candles that are displayed throughout my home. The most common question being..."Did you buy the candles with the crosses or did you add those?"
The answer is...I added them. It's REALLY easy to do! You see these candles, in boutiques, selling for about $35...minimum. Additionally, the same shops are now selling crosses with "push pins" on the back, starting at about $19.99.
After studying these little gems for a minute, I realized I could make my own.
All of the components can be purchased at Hobby Lobby, during their 50% off specials...the candles, a roll of ribbon, and the crosses.
You simply take your candle, measure the ribbon around the perimeter, and secure with a dab of hot glue:
Then, run a strip of hot glue down the center of the cross and press it to the candle:
It's that simple! (Tip: Do not try to attach the cross directly to the candle, without the ribbon. It will not adhere well, due to the waxy surface.)
If you want to do something, other than crosses, to coordinate with your decor, you can also use crowns or fleur de lis symbols. I have even used decorative drawer/cabinet pulls that have a flat back. (These all can be purchased at Hobby Lobby, as well).
They usually cost me about $7 to make; and add so much to a room. These could be a great addition to your holiday decor; and you can get really creative with the embellishments you choose to adorn your candle.
That's it for today..."Happy Decorating"!
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Verse for Today:
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Oh, my! I love your decorating! I will be back on a regular basis! You are very talented!
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So clever! I'm one of those people that paid too much for the crosses with the stick pin in it! Ha! I never thought of doing it the way you did. Great idea.
ReplyDeleteI love these! So simple, yet so elegant and beautiful! Great job!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. I just found your blog. Happy that I did!
ReplyDeleteA few years ago I saw some candles with crosses in a catalog. Their candles were waaaay expensive. More than I could ever pay, so I copied them! ha-ha I used velcro on mine. The velcro technique wouldn't work on heavy items. I like your idea with the ribbon better. The crosses you added to yours are so pretty.
Your autumn mantel is gorgeous! You have a lovely home and I look forward to reading more of your blog.
have a beautiful day~ Lu
Hi Shenita, Thank you so much for the post!
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Regina
Hi Shenita,
ReplyDeleteGreat tip! Love the candles very warm and cosy...Very nice!
I will use this idea when I decorate for Christmas!
All the Best,
Christine
Hi Shenita...
ReplyDeleteYour autumn candles with the crosses are GORGEOUS! Thank you for sharing your tips with us...simply beautiful!
Warmest autumn wishes,
Chari
I like the saving on these ...thanks for sharing your idea. Trish
ReplyDeleteReally great idea!
ReplyDeleteShenita,
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!! You are one cleaver and talented lady, my dear! Thank you for sharing with us how to embellish our homes with His presence!
Also, thank you for you recent visit and sweet comment. Stop by again, soon!
Fondly,
Pat
Brilliant idea, and your presentation is lovely!! Hobby Lobby is coming to my neck of the woods in a month, so I am beyond thrilled. Your candles look like a million bucks. I can't wait to try and replicate them. Thanks so much for sharing! XO ~Liz
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with the candles and I love that lantern! I am following you! Thanks for coming by.
ReplyDeleteSherry
Hi Shenita, thanks for your visit and kind words, the witch hat on my post I found it on Pinterest. I am also following you back. Your cross candles are beautiful. I want to make one for my home, too. xo
ReplyDeleteThanks for the sweet comment regarding my fall tree, you should try it, much easier than decorating one for Christmas.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Regina
You have gorgeous decorations out for fall. I went up in the attic and came back without anything. I call it over whelming. Your new follower.
ReplyDeleteLisa
That is so clever. I never thought of that, but what a super idea. I love the crosses, however I've seen some knobs that would be fabulous also. Thanks so much for the tutorial. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteA great idea that is so pretty! Love the crosses!!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Cindy
So clever and so pretty. Thank you for sharing the how to. laurie
ReplyDeleteLove your creative candles - they're magnificent! Thank you for sharing how you created them and thank you for visiting! Your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteGod Bless,
Kathy
What a great idea! I just purchased a candle with a Fleur-De-Lis piece on it from Hobby Lobby. Your idea is great and allows a person to use it more than once!
ReplyDeleteJohn 3:16 was the first bible verse I remember learning at church when I was a little girl.
Beautiful and clever idea! I'm borrowing this one! :)
ReplyDeleteShenita, Your cross embellished candles are simply gorgeous! What a fabulous idea! They'd make wonderful Christmas gifts too. I'm borrowing your idea...thanks.
ReplyDeletesuch a simple and pretty way
ReplyDeleteto gussy up a naked candle
love the autumny look you've created
in your pretty space
thank you for linking up to fridays unfolded!
alison
Very stunning decorations for fall!
ReplyDeleteLove the candles...I will be making some of my own!
ReplyDeleteI love embellishing candles! These turned out wonderful. Thanks for joining TTF!
ReplyDeleteNeat idea. I've uses actual push pins with interesting motifs, but with the ribbon and glue gun, you could add most anything.
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Wow! This is a wonderful idea! I love it! They are so pretty too! Thank you so much for visiting me so that I could find you. I am adding you and your beautiful blog to my list to follow as well. I look forward to seeing many more of your wonderful ideas. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThese are great and I have seen the push pin crosses anywhere from$8 all the way up to $24! Yours looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteSo simple, yet so elegant! Very nice project!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your daughter's full ride. Thanks to my husband's good planning we were able to put both our kids through college. But to have it paid for would have been wonderful. I'm not sure what's up but your follower gadget is blank. I'll be back again to see if it's working. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI love what you've done with the candles. Thanks for sharing how you made them. Oh the possibilities!
ReplyDeleteBarb
Such a neat project!! Love that you used crosses too!
ReplyDeletebee blessed
mary
Thank you for that sweet little tutorial. I'm going to try some myself...and think they would make nice gifts. Yours are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI am all about embellishments so I love your candles. I also love crosses so these are even more to my liking. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat tip! Thanks so much for sharing. Take care.
ReplyDeleteHere I am again! :-) LOVE the candles! You are so right in that the candles already adorned cost a fortune. I will definitely be trying these. I do love crosses too!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing ~
xo
Pat
Yours are gorgeous! I spent one day this winter studying making my own molds to make these crosses for candles. But, by the time I bought all of the supplies I could just by the crosses! lol!
ReplyDeleteHappy Fall!
Jennifer
Hi Shenita! Your candles are gorgeous! Great tutorial too! Thanks so much for dropping by and for linking to the Tuesday To Do Party!
ReplyDeleteSmiles!
Jami
www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com
Shenita! I just had to feature this on my new little baby blog Scribbles and Swirls! I hope you don't mind!
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Thanks for the inspiration!
~Tami