Hey there! I saw driftwood candle holders at a very expensive shop in Calistoga, Ca. They ran from $100.00-$200.00. I decided to make my own and here's the end result!
When you find a piece of driftwood or that you like, dry it out for about a week and brush it off with an old tooth brush. Use a one and a half inch drill bit and drill into the wood where you want your candles placed about a half of an inch deep. It is always good to have someone there with you to help hold the wood down. Be sure to use the votives with a metal surround (that is how most votives are come) So the wax doesn't get all over the wood. Here is a bunch of different ones I have made recently!
This can be done beautifully with birch as well! It also looks great in any style home as a natural accent!
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ReplyDeleteI found your blog through Andrea Foster's and I just love it! My guy friends started making candle holders out of birch tree cuts and it is sooo beautiful!
You are so gifted!
Anna N
Beautiful and unique! Really goes well with Floridian beach-decor, its all the rave out here but it is SO expensive. Very inspiring to see it can be done at such a reasonable price
ReplyDeleteAh, that is beautiful....great idea. Found you off Remodelaholic.....the stripes in the entry add so much. (definitely from blah to fabulous!) Have fun in Germany with your hubby! I think the best way to enjoy life is to embrace every "season" of life and just take it for what it is and enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Selina! I hope you have a blessed day!
DeleteWhy didn't I think of that!!! U r very talented! It's a pleasure!
ReplyDelete~ Julie
(I am going to share this on my FB page :)
Thank you so much! I really, really appreciate it! I hope you have a blessed day!
Delete-Molly
tooo cute
ReplyDeletejulia
Thank you so much Julia!
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