I like pretty things.
I do not, however, spend lots of money on pretty things.
I also do not have the Crafting gene. Crafts make me twitch. It's all the mess and the perfection that's required, and the concentration/focus... as well as the personal failure you feel when you don't get the results you were hoping for.
(That's what I've heard, anyway.)
BUT! When I came across this little project, I knew that I, LO, EVEN I could do this!
Behold: the DIY hurricane, sporting a DIY monogrammed pillar candle!
(I also do not have the photography gene.)
For the Hurricane, I used the these supplies, purchased from Dollar Tree:
- glass candlestick
- tall glass vase
Now, these instructions are PRET-TY tricky, so play close attention.
- Apply super glue to the top rim of the candlestick.
- Place the vase atop the candlestick, exactly in the center. (DUH.)
- Place a small book on top, just for slight pressure, until the glue is dry.**
**Note: It would be pretty embarrassing to admit it, but if you did a little happy dance and puffed your chest out at all the craftiness which you obviously possess, it would be perfectly acceptable in the privacy of your own home.
3 comments:
You're too funny :-) I totally agree with the craft-induced twitchiness. I love the idea of making things & I love looking for things to make. I even love gathering the supplies. It's actually being still long enough to do the craft that is the booger-ier-ist part :-)
Your candle is lovely. Here's your offical pat on the back from me!
Okay, you've inspired me! :) I actually bought all the supplies to make one of these back before Christmas, and I STILL haven't done it. Maybe for Valentine's Day?! Yours turned out beautifully--thanks for sharing!
Turned out great, Karen! I didn't know you lacked the "craft" gene -- I think you must be mistaken about that because that candle looks fabulous!
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