Romantic Frugal Candle Holders

by Mary Ann Romans | More from this Blogger

29 May 2007 07:10 AM

Whether you want to add some romance to the bedroom or the backyard, these quick and easy to make frugal candle holders will transform the mood instantly.

I love using candles. They can create instant atmosphere, make your home smell wonderful and even save money on electricity.

Votive candles and tea light candles are good choices, especially for outdoor spaces, because you can group them. They are also very inexpensive to use. Do you have a wedding coming up? Chances are pretty good that you will have some candles on the table.

Most people put their small candles into candle holders, which makes sense. However, those store bought candle holders can get very expensive. Most of the time, the expense only rises when you are trying to by a bunch of them in the same color or theme, because you either have to run from store to store, or you have to buy more than you need in bulk.

But here is a great frugal idea for making your own candle holders for pennies. You can customize by colors and decorations as you like. This craft is a great idea for weddings or any large gathering.

You will need the following items to make your romantic frugal candle holders:

• Baby food jars
• Sand or rice
• Food coloring
• Ribbon or other decoration
• Hot glue gun (optional)

Just a few steps are needed to make this craft:

1. Place your sand or rice in a bowl. Add a few drops of food coloring and mix until you have your desired shade.
2. Fill your baby food jar with the colored sand or rice until it is about two-thirds of the way full.
3. Tie a ribbon around the jar, or use your hot glue gun to glue silk flowers or other decorations to the jar.
4. Place a small candle in the jar, pushing it into the sand or rice.

You can easily store these candles until they are ready to use. Just screw the baby food lid back on to the jar!

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Mary Ann Romans is a freelance writer, wife and mother of three children. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, the kids and a 16-pound cat.

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