Thursday, 14 July 2011

Handmade vintage votives

A simple algorithm:

Empty jam jars and charity shop tumblers
+ vintage lace trims and garden twine
= elegant vintage votives

Vintage votives
Vintage votives Vintage votives

Too easy. You have to try it. Look how pretty they are on my mantlepiece:

Vintage votives

And lit? Just gorgeous!

Candles
Vintage votives
Random 2


Perfect.
Xx

48 comments:

cupcakejojo said...

Ooooh I'm loving them! Gorgeous lace :D

Jo x

♥coco rose♥ said...

Simply Stunning! x

SarahB said...

OMG, they are fabby!! Am going to add them to my Pinterest list of things to do!!

S x

Julie said...

How cute and such a great idea xxx

Kerry said...

This is such a simple yet darling idea! I can't believe I never thought of doing something like this. It looks beautiful. Thanks so much for the inspiration xo

alicia said...

so beauuuUUUuuuuuUuutiful! <3

i'm jealous of your mantle!

andamento said...

They're great, such a simple but effective idea. I especially love the shots of them lit.

Sandra said...

These are gorgeous! x

Julia said...

Can I just say, um...wow. These are just stunning and beautiful I think I am going to have to make myself some!

Mereknits said...

THese are so beautiful and they make your mantle look so special. Have a great day,
Meredith

Leah said...

Oh wow these are just totally amazing! The photos of them lit are so beautiful - you clever girl. I think it must be my browser but I still can't find a follow option so I will just have to keep popping back regularly. Didn't want you to think I didn't want to follow you because I do!!! Have a fab weekend.

4 Lil' Girls said...

Gorgeous, imaginative, atmospheric, simple but sooooooooo effective, what else can i say i love them :)
Karen x

April May said...

Hi! beautiful blog you have! Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely comment over at my blog. Lovely to have you following (I can't figure out how to follow yours - help!) been looking over your old posts, The doll you made is too cute and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the owls! awesome! xxx
Lotsa of love

Dinki Dots said...

Wow, wow, wow!!! So impressed! That first picture of them lit looks especially stunning! (Love your mirror too!)
Maria x

Hazel said...

Ohhhh yessss they are so gorgeous!! x

Dinki Dots said...

Just to let you know, I've just nominated you for an award on my blog :o)

famfa said...

They really are beautiful. What a lovely idea

fernandflora said...

Hello there! Thanks for the sweet birthday wishes! And hello fabulous!? I'm loving those jars! What a spectacular finished result when they're all lovely and glowing.

Happy weekend!

honeycat said...

Beautiful with the tea lights alight as the natural light fades.x

Kate said...

Oh my goodness, oh my goodness, they are stunning!!
Lights on and off.
Just so beautiful.

Cuckoo said...

I've seen these before. Yes these photographs, these eact photographs. They are ALL OVER pinterest. Everyone is loving them!!! Including me.

That mirror is gorjass too!

xxx

posiepatchwork said...

Oh they look amazing, super pretty, love Posie

QueenHeronCreations said...

Wow, these are beautiful!

noknittedknickers said...

Oh my gosh these are GORGEOUS. Well done you. C.x

xx home bird xx said...

WOW! Beauties - such a great idea! I'm pinteresting these too so I remember to have a go at them sometime. I eat French yogurts that come in little glass pots and have quite a collection now - been wondering what to do with them and now I know. They look soooo nice lit like that.

Nicki xx

Lynne said...

Found your blog through Cozy Things. Love it! I will be back to visit again.

a mermaids purse said...

oh how beautiful, sooo pretty- what a fab idea ;0)x lovely blog too x

Kristen said...

Oh my goodness, those are incredible! You're going to keep me busy every day now, I can tell. ;)

Saritha said...

Wow!!!These are breathtakingly beautiful!!Such a smart idea!!

Rubyred said...

These are gorgeous! Beautiful when lit too!
Loved your little gadget case in the last post too! So cute!
Thank you for your lovely comment!
Have a lovely week!
Rachel x

Northern Hi-Lights said...

so pretty! I'm on a de-cluttering roll after returning from my holiday - must clear my fire place and make some of these beauties! Elaine x

Victoria said...

Stunning! Need to do this asap!

Mooloo61 said...

I think these are brilliant in more ways then one. If only I had a mantle piece, (or even a fire place!!) We dont even have internal windowsills! Such is life. But they will make wonderful presents.

Romi and Bob said...

Wow, they are so beautiful. Dreamy. x

Gem said...

These are truly stunning. I love the simple ideas. Nothing showy, just pure imagination (now I want to sing Pure Imagination as featured in Will Wonka...would anyone object?)
How did you fasten on the lace though? Did you stitch or stick?
Just amazing and I want that mirror. NOOOOOOW!
x

PoshKnits said...

These are great! What do you use to get the lace to stay on the jars?

Jessica said...

I love these! I live in Alabama and I know people will love them h ere!! I noticed them on Pinterest and had to check out your blog. Do you have step-by-step directions on how to make them? I mean, it seems pretty simple, just hot glue? I'm not too crafty but want to get into it more. I may make some of these for Christmas presents. And I'd like to enter your giveaway thingy too! my blog is www.slingshotandarock.blogspot.com

xx Nicki (home bird)xx said...

How do I get the lace/twine on?? Did you stick them with glue??? Help! I'm panic-making for Christmas! :-) xxxx

mybesos said...

soooo simple, yet elegant! How do you stick the lace and twine?

Diane said...

Ho do you stick the lace or twine on??

Diane said...

Hi - these are lovely but how to you stick the lace or twine on them????

Annaboo said...

Thank you to everyone who likes these little candles.
I used a glue called 'tacky glue'. You should be able to find in craft shops or on t'internet.
Xx

mary jo said...

so pretty. my daughter will be using your idea for the table decorations at her vintage/bohemian wedding next summer

Jan said...

Stumbled upon your blog and I have been gobbling up all the prettiness! Wonderful heart and ideas and I will def be adding a little bit of Annaboo to my house!
God Bless
Jan

Tana said...

Would mog podge work for the votive candle holder project? It would go over the top of the lace too and give it a little finish. Great job by the way. Tana

Karen said...

Wow, these are just stunning! I am just getting into blogs. I love all of your idea's. Thanks for sharing. <3

White Raven 35 said...

Where are the instructions on how to make them like that? I am new to pinterest.

White Raven 35 said...

Where are the instructions to the lace on cangle holders?