Old Pickle Jars = Beautiful Candles!

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Old Pickle Jars Up-cycled Into Pottery Barn Knockoffs

Gallon size pickle jars get a new life ... this year. By adding some twine, pinecones, a little faux snow and a pillar candle to a large glass jar I was able to create a very simple, inexpensive Pottery Barn knockoff. They are just the perfect, rustic accents for our little log cabin. 

• Using twine I had on hand, I began wrapping it around the neck of a wide mouthed gallon size pickle jar. I glued it periodically with a hot glue gun as I wrapped it around... 
• Two small pine cones were also hot glued onto each jar. 
• Next I added some epsom salt and a pillar candle into the bottom of the jar. Again, all items I already had on hand. 
• A short walk in the woods provided me with pine sprigs and holly leaves to place under and around the jars to add that little extra. 

I must intercede here and ask you to use your imagination. What else can you put in or on the jar?  Think about that.  Now, to see all the step-by-step photos and notes, CLICK HERE to visit the HomeTalk site.

Holiday Centerpiece

What a fabulous, inexpensive centerpiece to make!  What do you think? Would you try it for something different to use this year?  Just click on the photos to go to the website that shows detail-by-detail how to make this.  

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Make Your Own Hurricane Candles

These are so easy and inexpensive! So versatile too!!  I get such satisfaction from making my own things - when I can. Admittedly, at times I just purchase what I want because I realize I'd be in over my head. But these candles are doable!  I am giving you a few photos, but come to their website to see the complete details. 

This is all you need....all purchased at the dollar store!
Use a good adhesive and glue the hurricane glass to the pedestal.
Once they're set and dry, add your candle and THAT'S IT!!
I embellished a couple of mine with some beaded garland I found at Hobby Lobby.
The possibilities are endless and seasonless!