Wednesday, November 12

Candle Inspirations

My little inspiring idea for today are these scripture candle votives:
If you've been with me in my online journey for a while, you may have seen these before in my Christian gifts store. But, I've been seeing more and more versions of this look floating around these days, so I have to post mine, too! [WOW - I just saw the date on my photos of this project- 2002!]

I used three Bible verses about Jesus, and printed them around a large "J-E-S-U-S." This look is so versatile, you can use scriptures that reflect a holiday, like Thanksgiving or Christmas; a general theme, like family or hope in Christ; or any of your favorite verses.

Vellum is see-through paper that comes in assorted colors. I used a pale aqua, but look for a color that will coordinate with your room or occasion.

Supplies:
glass votives
votive candles
vellum
scissors or X-Acto knife, ruler and cutting mat
glue stick
computer & printer
Instructions:
Measure the height and circumference of your glass votives. Add 1/4 inch to the length and that will be your printable area. Set up your layout in the computer and do a test print on copy paper. Cut and position it on your votive to be sure you've got it all right, then print on your vellum. Take a hair off the height dimension before cutting, so your paper sits just below the rim for safety. Glue the ends after wrapping around the votive.

Note: You can do this same effect with your assorted stamps in place of a computer and printer.

More Christmas ideas from around blogland.

15 comments:

Lori said...

I love this project!!!

Christina said...

I love this idea! I regularly use vellum for punched and embossed, lacy-looking cards and bookmarks (it is a Brazilian craft that I love). I even have a huge roll of white vellum, but I have never thought of using them for something like this. Thanks for another great idea!

The Summer Kitchen Girls said...

Wow! This is a great idea - thanks!!

our delightful life said...

love this project. great idea!!

"Create Beauty" said...

Hi, I am so happy to have come across your blog this morning, thanks to The Inspired Room blog.
Beautiful ideas!

Chris said...

I LOVE this! Thank goodness you showed a tutorial, because I had NO idea how you did it! I'd better get busy if I want to use them for Thanksgiving dinner! Thanks for sharing with us!

Lorrie said...

Lovely idea - thanks.

Lorrie

Amy @ Living Locurto said...

Great idea for gifts. This would be a good craft for my MOPS group too. Thanks!

Lora @ my blessed life said...

Thanks for dropping by my blog! I've really enjoyed my visit here. I'm bookmarking you!

Teresa said...

Oh my goodness what a lovely idea- I will be using that idea for sure- thanks for sharing!

eph2810 said...

Wow - those are so cool :) It sounds easy enough for me to do. Thank you for the instruction.

Melissa @ The Inspired Room said...

Great project...that is a really pretty idea!

Blessings,
Melissa

Charlene said...

I loved this look. Thank you for sharing. Happy Thanksgiving.

~hon~ said...
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~hon~ said...

I LOVE this creation!

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