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1.09.2023

cozy yarn-wrapped candles

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you may have spied these in my last post...
they're a new take on one of my fave early projects:
sweater-wrapped vases. only these are yarn-wrapped vases!

they are a fun way to cozy up your home decor in wintertime.
this material has the effect of fluffy white powder snow that is perfect for the season.

continue reading for the easy how-to AND an important safety tip...

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as i was preparing my last post, i arranged some books and a 'steaming' mug
on the mantel and 'woodstove' in my studio... but the scene needed something more.
i grabbed a few candles but they were just too plain.

when Deb needs to 'foof' things up, what does Deb use?? sweaters!
way back in 2007 i created my first 'sweater-wrapped vases',
and shared them here on the blog in 2013. i made more in 2021.
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as i reached for some sweater remnants to replicate that idea,
i saw the white loopy chenille yarn used as 'frosting' on my faux gingerbread cake project...
and could immediately picture the snowy results!

i got my loopy yarn at JoAnn's (not an ad, just a link for your convenience).
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within five minutes, i had wrapped pieces of the loopy yarn
around three glass vases and placed them into my composition.

this process is SO easy - no adhesive is required,
 just use a small pin or binder clip on the backside of the vase to hold the yarn end in place.

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then the small jar candles were placed inside the glass vases.
the yarn wrap hides the candles completely,
so when you light them all you see is an ethereal warm glow.
(these photos were taken on angle from above so you can see the candles inside the vases)

safety tip:
use candles that sit WELL BELOW the inner top edge of the glass vases, 
and keep the yarn wrap well below the outer top edge - just to be safe.
do not wrap yarn around wax candles or around glass jar candles.

for super-safe versions of this project, use battery-operated faux candles.


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i love how winter-y and whimsical and 'frothy' these are...
they've even inspired a few more projects, coming up soon!


related content:

sweater-covered vases 2013 and 2021


shared online:

funky junk interiors | new upcycled ideas #660

thank you for featuring my project, Miss Donna!

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2 comments:

  1. Oh my... this texture is scrumptious! They look so snowy and I'd bet their evening glow is incredible! Truly beautiful effect, Deb!

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    1. thank you so much, Miss Donna! they really are cozy... and you're right, the light in the evening is just YUMMY. sadly i can't get a crisp clear photo of the effect. :( and thank you for including them in your feature!!!

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