Thursday, September 22, 2011

Embellished Candles


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.

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40 comments:

  1. Beverly DillowSeptember 22, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Oh, my! I love your decorating! I will be back on a regular basis! You are very talented!

    Thank you for stopping by my blog and your kind comments.

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  2. KellySeptember 22, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    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.

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  3. Donna~One Simple Country GirlSeptember 22, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    I love these! So simple, yet so elegant and beautiful! Great job!

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  4. LSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    So pretty. I just found your blog. Happy that I did!
    A 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

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  5. Regina from The Queenly AbodeSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Hi Shenita, Thank you so much for the post!
    have a blessed day,
    Regina

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  6. Christine @ Stonehouse LivingSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Hi Shenita,

    Great tip! Love the candles very warm and cosy...Very nice!
    I will use this idea when I decorate for Christmas!
    All the Best,
    Christine

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  7. Chari at Happy To DesignSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Hi Shenita...

    Your autumn candles with the crosses are GORGEOUS! Thank you for sharing your tips with us...simply beautiful!

    Warmest autumn wishes,
    Chari

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  8. Love Of QuiltsSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    I like the saving on these ...thanks for sharing your idea. Trish

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  9. Alycia NicholsSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Really great idea!

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  10. On Crooked CreekSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Shenita,
    Gorgeous!!! 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

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  11. The Tuscan HomeSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    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

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  12. The Charm of HomeSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    I love what you did with the candles and I love that lantern! I am following you! Thanks for coming by.
    Sherry

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  13. Barbara F.September 22, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    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

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  14. Regina from The Queenly AbodeSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Thanks for the sweet comment regarding my fall tree, you should try it, much easier than decorating one for Christmas.
    hugs,
    Regina

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  15. outjunkingSeptember 22, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    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.
    Lisa

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  16. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeSeptember 22, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    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

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  17. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeSeptember 22, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    A great idea that is so pretty! Love the crosses!!!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  18. Bargain Decorating with LaurieSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    So clever and so pretty. Thank you for sharing the how to. laurie

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  19. KathySeptember 22, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Love your creative candles - they're magnificent! Thank you for sharing how you created them and thank you for visiting! Your newest follower!
    God Bless,
    Kathy

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  20. LizabethSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    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!
    John 3:16 was the first bible verse I remember learning at church when I was a little girl.

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  21. Ramblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda GSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Beautiful and clever idea! I'm borrowing this one! :)

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  22. BabsSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Shenita, Your cross embellished candles are simply gorgeous! What a fabulous idea! They'd make wonderful Christmas gifts too. I'm borrowing your idea...thanks.

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  23. Alison AgnewSeptember 24, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    such a simple and pretty way
    to 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

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  24. Something SpecialSeptember 24, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Very stunning decorations for fall!

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  25. MarigeneSeptember 24, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Love the candles...I will be making some of my own!

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  26. DiannSeptember 24, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    I love embellishing candles! These turned out wonderful. Thanks for joining TTF!

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  27. The TablescaperSeptember 24, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Neat idea. I've uses actual push pins with interesting motifs, but with the ribbon and glue gun, you could add most anything.

    - The Tablescaper

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  28. The Decorative DreamerSeptember 25, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    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!

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  29. PamelaSeptember 25, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    These are great and I have seen the push pin crosses anywhere from$8 all the way up to $24! Yours looks fantastic!

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  30. Carrie @ Dittle DattleSeptember 25, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    So simple, yet so elegant! Very nice project!!!

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  31. Ann from On Sutton PlaceSeptember 25, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Congrats 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!

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  32. Grandma Barb's This and ThatSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    I love what you've done with the candles. Thanks for sharing how you made them. Oh the possibilities!
    Barb

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  33. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Such a neat project!! Love that you used crosses too!

    bee blessed
    mary

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  34. GenevaSeptember 26, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Thank you for that sweet little tutorial. I'm going to try some myself...and think they would make nice gifts. Yours are gorgeous!

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  35. DebbiedoosSeptember 27, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    I am all about embellishments so I love your candles. I also love crosses so these are even more to my liking. Thanks for sharing.

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  36. SuzySeptember 27, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Great tip! Thanks so much for sharing. Take care.

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  37. Gypsy HeartSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Here 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!

    Thanks so much for sharing ~
    xo
    Pat

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  38. All That GlittersSeptember 28, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    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!

    Happy Fall!
    Jennifer

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  39. JamiOctober 3, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Hi Shenita! Your candles are gorgeous! Great tutorial too! Thanks so much for dropping by and for linking to the Tuesday To Do Party!
    Smiles!
    Jami
    www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com

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  40. Tami MichelOctober 26, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Shenita! I just had to feature this on my new little baby blog Scribbles and Swirls! I hope you don't mind!
    http://tamiscribblesandswirls.blogspot.com/2011/10/cross-embellished-candles.html
    Thanks for the inspiration!
    ~Tami

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