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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

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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.
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49 comments:

  1. cupcakejojo14 July 2011 at 21:29

    Ooooh I'm loving them! Gorgeous lace :D

    Jo x

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  2. Coco Rose Diaries14 July 2011 at 21:30

    Simply Stunning! x

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  3. Sarah14 July 2011 at 21:54

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

    S x

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  4. Julie14 July 2011 at 22:09

    How cute and such a great idea xxx

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  5. Kerry14 July 2011 at 22:37

    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

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  6. alicia14 July 2011 at 22:42

    so beauuuUUUuuuuuUuutiful! <3

    i'm jealous of your mantle!

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  7. andamento14 July 2011 at 23:32

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

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  8. Sandra15 July 2011 at 00:10

    These are gorgeous! x

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  9. Julia15 July 2011 at 00:16

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

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  10. Meredith15 July 2011 at 01:03

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

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  11. Leah15 July 2011 at 10:03

    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.

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  12. my4lilgirls15 July 2011 at 15:16

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

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  13. April May15 July 2011 at 17:30

    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

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  14. Maria - A Playful Stitch15 July 2011 at 19:41

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

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  15. Hazel15 July 2011 at 20:40

    Ohhhh yessss they are so gorgeous!! x

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  16. Maria - A Playful Stitch15 July 2011 at 20:59

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

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  17. famfa15 July 2011 at 21:33

    They really are beautiful. What a lovely idea

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  18. fernandflora16 July 2011 at 01:12

    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!

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  19. honeycat16 July 2011 at 07:46

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

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  20. Kate16 July 2011 at 08:57

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

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  21. Cuckoo16 July 2011 at 09:00

    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

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  22. Anonymous16 July 2011 at 09:13

    Oh they look amazing, super pretty, love Posie

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  23. QueenHeronCreations16 July 2011 at 19:14

    Wow, these are beautiful!

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  24. noknittedknickers17 July 2011 at 16:32

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

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  25. Unknown17 July 2011 at 18:16

    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

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  26. Lynne18 July 2011 at 05:47

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

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  27. salty pebble18 July 2011 at 08:34

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

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  28. Kristen18 July 2011 at 13:21

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

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  29. SARITHA@RAINBOWBUNTING18 July 2011 at 13:36

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

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  30. Rubyred18 July 2011 at 16:25

    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

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  31. Northern Hi-Lights18 July 2011 at 20:54

    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

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  32. YarnRoundHook19 July 2011 at 19:40

    Stunning! Need to do this asap!

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  33. Mooloo6119 July 2011 at 20:01

    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.

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  34. Tracy Glover21 July 2011 at 18:55

    Wow, they are so beautiful. Dreamy. x

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  35. Gem21 July 2011 at 21:03

    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

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  36. PoshKnits6 August 2011 at 21:27

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

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  37. Jessica Hamby18 October 2011 at 21:14

    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

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  38. Unknown22 November 2011 at 08:41

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

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  39. mybesos28 December 2011 at 00:37

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

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  40. Diane3 January 2012 at 11:56

    Ho do you stick the lace or twine on??

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  41. Diane3 January 2012 at 11:57

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

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  42. Annaboo's House3 January 2012 at 12:35

    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

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  43. mary jo4 January 2012 at 22:52

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

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  44. Jan21 January 2012 at 12:12

    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

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  45. Tana15 February 2012 at 22:36

    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

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  46. Karen24 August 2012 at 04:31

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

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  47. Jehovah's Witnesses Blog13 May 2013 at 05:38

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

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  48. Jehovah's Witnesses Blog13 May 2013 at 05:39

    Where are the instructions to the lace on cangle holders?

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  49. Kay Long26 May 2013 at 02:36

    Very Nice! Thank you, for sharing.

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Sarah Xx