Wednesday, May 30, 2012

{Tutorial} Outdoor Bamboo Candles


The Outdoor Extravaganza continues!  Today I'm sharing a tutorial on Outdoor Bamboo Candles.






Here they are in my corner of the patio.  Sitting with my simple container gardens. 







These were very simple and inexpensive to make.







Here's what you'll need...

Bamboo Placemats (found mine at the dollar store)
Various Jars
Hot Glue
Tealight Candles
Cutting Tool






Wrap bamboo placemat around jar and adhere with hot glue.






 Trim excess.  Add touch of hot glue to make sure edge is secure.  Doing this step second will ensure that the bamboo placemat does not unravel.






Trim down to desired height.  I originally thought an exacto blade was necessary, but mine cut easily with a scissor.  Add tealight candle.






Look at how pretty they are when they're lit up.






Loving the little bit of color they add here.







Today I'm linking my outdoor decorating projects over at Amanda Carol at Home!  If you have a great outdoor decorating project you'd like to share join us today!

















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Posted by Jean @ Flower Hill at 9:50 AM
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7 comments:

  1. Love how simple this is to make! I bet it casts a beautiful glow at night.

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  2. Jean these are awesome! I saw some fun straw placemats the other day at HomeGoods-now Im regretting now buying them!

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  3. These are lovely! I can't believe how much light shines through them at night, and they look so cheerful in the daylight!

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  4. What a cute way to use those cheap bamboo placemats you see all over the place. :) I may have to try this myself. :)

    Stopping by from the Outdoor Extravaganza. :)

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  5. I see we are both putting our Prego jars to good use! Love this idea and I'm pinning ...

    :)

    Linda

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  6. This is a fantastic project! Would you consider linking it up at my Pinworthy Projects Party? I hope to see you there!

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  7. I absolutely LOVE this idea! My mother's a seamstress and worked with an interior designer her gave her numerous amounts of books with the demo shades like this in them. I know exactly what I'll be doing for some fun and simple summer gifts :P Thank you!

    http://artsyfartsyannie.blogspot.ca/

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