Sunday, September 25, 2011

Free Candlestick Makeover

I want to share a fun little project that I did this week.  As I have mentioned, I am transforming old junk that I have around the house.  I am trying to find creative ways to use things that have lived in the backs of cabinets and closets for years.  As we all know, it can cost a fortune to accessorize a house - and I do not want to spend a fortune.   If you're still counting, this is junk transformation number three.  You can check out the other transformations here and here.

This time I started with a pair of candlesticks -


I decided to wrap them in jute - which I already had from this project.  I started from the bottom, and applied a dot of hot glue to the candlestick -


I continued to apply hot glue and press the jute in to place.  Around and around -


I stopped near the top - leaving the wood exposed - which allowed me to tuck the jute under a ridge to hide the end -


I purchased two white candle at Walmart for $1.88 each.  And here is what they look like now -




I moved them into the dining room - which I just painted.  (check out that before and after here.) -


I really like the dark wood around the top of the candlestick - it complements the dark wood from the mirror frame.  And other than a couple of bucks to buy new candles, the whole project was free!  Here's the before and after -



So much better!

I've linked this project here -

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  2. Oh I just love your jute candlesticks! I hope you will add your lovely metamorphosis to my Fall in Love linky party on Wednesday.

    Until then, stop by and see the under $20 makeover I gave an ugly brass light fixture.

    Happy Monday!

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  3. Love these jute candlesticks! I'm your newest follower and would love if you joined us over at Sew Woodsy!

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  4. Easy project and lovely how those candlesticks turned out :)

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  5. You did such a great job keeping the jute so straight! I think my attempt would it all slanted:)

    I hope you can join us at the It’s a Wrap Link Party at Artful Rising

    Erika

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  7. I like the texture the jute added, it makes them much more interesting. And they stand out really nice on the top of the buffet. Lovely project!

    Brie from darlingdoodles.blogspot.com

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  8. Great idea! The jute really changes the look of the candlesticks, and they look fabulous in your dining room! Speaking of which, I popped over to look at your dining room makeovers....gorgeous! I love that gray color, so pretty. ~Jen @ www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com

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  9. I may be the biggest supporter of wraping anything in jute twine to make it look better :) haha so I love this!
    and that covered bridge too, gorgeous!
    I'm getting ready to click on "yup I spray painted that" and have a look around! thanks for sharing!

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  10. love these, much better with the jute!

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  11. I love these! Jute is amazing : ) I would love for you to share at my party!

    http://www.cherishedbliss.com/2011/09/printing-on-fabric-silhouettes.html

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  12. I love the natural look. The jute adds great texture.

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  14. What a great redo! They look amazing! :)

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  15. I love jute! And I love these! So much better than the original. :) Thanks for the inspiration!

    P.S. I'm having a $50 cash giveaway on my blog this week. Come by when you have a chance! :)

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  16. You're very welcome to link up this one to my new linky party here - http://ivanna.blog.com/linkparty01/ . It has already started. Make yourself at home :).

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  17. Very pottery barnish! Love them wrapped in jute! Great Job ;)

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  18. Very nautical! Thank you for linking to Wicked Awesome Wednesday!

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  20. Fabulous and simple...a perfect combination!!...nice to meet you...going back to look some more...Happy Friday, Mariaelena

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  23. Very cool! I love the look and texture. Great way to give candlesticks new life!
    shannonsews.blogspot.com

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  24. What a great transformation. You really updated these. They have a modern but rustic charm. Beautiful chest and mirror and that is a very nice wall color. Thans for sharing. I am hopping over from Fabulous Friday. Ginger

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  25. Where is the awesome bridge. I guess I am like most everyone, I love covered bridges. Ginger

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  26. I love this! I wrapped part of a glass cylinder this summer and put shells in it and loved it, but this is something I'll probably copy--hope you don't mind. Love the covered bridge picture in your banner too.

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  27. I love the twine...what a great idea! I hope you will link up with me here:
    http://www.thegingerbreadblog.com/2011/09/sweet-saturday-v7.html

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  28. Thanks for linking up to my Tuesday Confessional Link Party. You've been featured,so stop by and pick up a brag button! http://www.craftyconfessions.com/2011/09/features-from-this-weeks-tuesday.html
    ~Macy

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  29. It looks great! I love this, what a fun and easy idea for anyone to try. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  30. super job on the candlesticks! thanks for sharing @ catch as catch can!
    gail

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  31. Such a great idea! I featured this on my blog tonight :) Thanks so much for linking up to Your Whims Wednesday. Come check it out and grab a button! http://mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com/2011/10/your-whims-wednesday-27-and-features.html

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  33. Well done! I love the heavier jute for a project like this. I wrapped a frame in the really thin jute and it took forever!! :)

    I love the texture and that you left the top uncovered.

    Have a great week.
    Pam

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  34. Very Cute! Where can one find jute?

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  35. luv luv that jute.
    I would love to have you join us at our linking party this week at
    http://www.passionatelyartistic.com/2011/10/celebrating-fall-with-linking-party.html
    Have a great week,
    Maggie
    http://passionatelyartistic.com

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  36. These are great! What an easy way to go rustic looking fall decor. Now i need to go see if i have spare set of candle sticks I can wrap up.

    I found you through the Homemaker on a Dime Blogger party and I'm your newest follower. Come check me out, too, if you're interested @ Carissa's Creativity Space

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  37. SO pretty! Love the look of them! Thanks for sharing and linkin up!! We appreciate yoU! :)

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  38. Those are so cute!! Great Job!
    Jill
    twoyellowbirdsdecor.blogspot.com

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  39. I love the look of the jute and the exposed wood! What a great idea!! I have 3 candlesticks I'm not in love with and I'm going to follow your lead! Thank you for sharing!! :)

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  40. Love them! I have got to ask- where did you get the three tiered plate rack thingie in the pic? I am in LOVE with it and MUST have one!!! Love your blog- your newest folower,
    Kat

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