I'm always in the hunt for hostess gifts and found some wonderful pumpkin scented jar candles at the Dollar Tree for of course only a $1.00. Unfortunately they were plain with a simple silver colored lid.
I simply couldn't leave them plain! So I removed the lid spray painted cream & once dry I antiqued with a dark brown paint that I already had and clear coated for protection. For an extra touch I tied oak leaves left over from my Fall Felt Rose & Just Wreath using some of the jute string along with an adorable Pumpkin Tag. The Pumpkin Tag I created using a vintage pumpkin image set on top of an ornate orange frame I downloaded from The Graphics Fairy printed on card stock and cut using a tag punch. This little project really only cost me $1.00 for the candle since I already had all the other items on hand.
Love the Dollar Tree and you made a great simple and thoughtful gift! Thanks for sharing at Sunday's Best =)
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www.sewfantastic.blogspot.com
Great idea! You added your touch and made it a very thoughtful gift. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHow clever of you... You did a great job giving that candle jar some real personality. I like the way you think! Thank you for sharing your thrifty and creative idea!
ReplyDeleteI love it!.. it caught my eye since it is the image I used for some art this season http://www.domesticanarchy.com/2011/09/paper-applique-pumpkin-art-frugal.html .. is it not just the best little pumpkin image ever.
ReplyDeleteLove the candle idea.. tucking that into the back of my brain! :)
Maddie
Very good idea for a hostess gift! You sure improved the look of a simple candle into a beautiful gift. Great job.
ReplyDeletePam
Love how the Dollar Store provides a canvas for the real magic to take place! Very nice. Stopping by from {made by you monday}
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea! Thanks for linking up! ~Jen @ www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI love the smell of pumpkin! It's so the scent right now, I liked how you painted and aged the lid, great idea. I wish I had Word 2o1o, Ive been using 2003 for.ev.er. It does the job. How do you remove the background? Any who it really is cute. Great job, and a BIG thanks for linking up with Sunday's Best. Projects like this inspire us.!
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ReplyDeleteI love easy ... and cheap! :) what a cute idea! Makes me wanna go to Dollar Tree tomorrow! :)
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