As usual, I am assisted by my co-host Baby Kitty…who was distracted by the birds at the back yard feeder! 
As you can see, there are three different candles so I will show you one by one how to make them. Easy peasy! 
The first one is the simplest…just a candle in a pint Mason jar (held in place with a wax button…found at World Market) surrounded by fresh cranberries. I finished it off with some twine around the mouth and a sprig of boxwood. Fun!
The second look uses a votive holder in the bottom of a quart Mason jar (Although if you look closely, you will see it says Barilla…spaghetti sauce jar…free! lol) surrounded by fresh cranberries. And if it looks familiar…
…it’s because it’s the same jar I used in my Pottery Barn inspired fall Mason jar candles! You can find a complete tutorial for adding the wire handles by clicking here.
But I think this one is my favorite! I was inspired by a similar candle that I found on Pinterest from a British home decor magazine and decided to try my hand at it. I have to tell you a secret…this is not as easy as it looks because boxwood sprigs float! I used a small nut from my tool drawer as a weight and attached it to the sprigs with white thread. Problem solved! Then just add a floating candle and some cranberries!
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed a little peek at my Christmas candles! Please visit these wonderful bloggers and their beautiful blogs to see what they are up to and to find a list of this week’s participants!
Under the Table and Dreaming for the Sunday Showcase Party
Thrifty Decor Chick for Before and After Monday
Boogieboard Cottage for Masterpiece Monday
Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday
The Stories of A2Z for Tutorials and Tips Tuesday
Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
A Stroll thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday
Cedar Hill Ranch for Cowgirl Up! on Tuesdays
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Tuesday's Treasures and the Winter Party
Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesdays
DIY by Design for Fall into Fall
The Everyday Home for the Better Late than Never Party
The Shabby Creek Cottage for Transformation Thursdays
No Minimalist Here for the Open House Party on Thursdays
Stone Gable for Tutorials. Tips and Tidbits on Thursdays
Centsational Girl for the Holiday Home Craft Party
Cedar Hill Ranch for Homespun Christmas Handmade Holidays
My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday
French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday
2805 for Potpourri Friday
At the Picket Fence for Inspiration Friday
Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday
The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday
Craftberry Bush for Happy Hour on Saturdays
Funky Junk Interiors for Saturday Nite Special
See you next time! A la prochaine!
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Very pretty Debbie. You really can't beat that look. I have a stash of jars that I'll be using for the same thing.
ReplyDeleteWow, Debbie, I love these simple but elegant candles, and I think your idea about anchoring the boxwood was brilliant. We have plenty of that around here. Thanks for another great idea.
ReplyDeleteDebbie I love the use of cranberries this time of year and these candles are right up my alley....easy and inexpensive and extra cute! hugs, Linda
ReplyDeleteThis just proves that beautiful decorations don't have to be costly. Great ideas, Debbie, and thank you for sharing. I might give these a whirl.
ReplyDeleteXO,
Sheila
Love how you used the 'weight' on the boxwood. Creativity = where there's a will there's a way........hahaha.
ReplyDeleteThey look great Debbie! I love the idea of decorating with cranberries:@)
ReplyDeleteso festive, love the cranberries. We did about 50 floating candles in mason jars tied with bakers string. I have a cute idea on my blog today using mason jars and candles too!! Happy Sunday,
ReplyDeleteKathysue
I've done the taper and votive version, but I've never done the floating candle! That's my favorite too! I'm going to try it.
ReplyDeleteWell, I love them all but that last one is my favorite, too. Great idea with weighting the boxwood- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try all of these, Debbie! Very, very cute! :)
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jane
Pretty, Debbie. I'm going to do this in my aqua Ball jars. Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie,
ReplyDeleteI love the look of candles in a jar! Yours are lovely. I use a candle in a jar that has been sprayed with a little bit of snow. {The jar, not the candle!} Thanks for sharing and would love to have you link this up to my HOME party on Wednessday. That is one adorable Baby Kitty! Enjoy your day.
Blessings,
Sandi
Love the natural and vintage look of your jars and candles! So fun!
ReplyDeleteMiss Bloomers
Masterpieces!!! I love them.
ReplyDeletehugs
Sissie
Debbie,
ReplyDeleteThese are terrific! Love how the jars reflect light. I'm a big mason jar fan, too.
As usual, XOXOXO to Baby Kitty!
All of your projects are awesome and beautifully displayed, Debbie.
ReplyDeleteYour candles are beautiful, Debbie--I love cranberries! And Baby Kitty looks both studious and regal.
ReplyDeleteThey look great, Debbie! I love the combination of cranberries and candles, and barilla jars just add a touch of international flair! ;D
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable, I love the classic look.
ReplyDeleteCynthia
Super simple and very festive.
ReplyDeleteWho thought the lowly Mason jar could be so elegant? Absolutely beautiful job!
ReplyDeleteDebbie,
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love these mason jar candles!!!
With your burlap and tartan plaid these are a stunning accent! Thanks for sharing an "easy ~ peasy" decor solution for us this hetic Christmas Season!!!
Fondly,
Pat
Hi Debbie! You are just amazing and so creative! I love this sweet little jar idea!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for popping in to see me.
be a sweetie,
Shelia :)
Your homemade candles are beautiful. I like the rustic look too. They would suit our home perfectly!
ReplyDeleteIt all looks so festive. I love it. You have a way with glass and wax, just like you do with fabric.
ReplyDeleteI just made the one with the floating candle, and it came out great. I'm bringing it to the office this morning to cheer up a co-worker. Thank you for this tip! I am visiting from Stonegable's party.
ReplyDeleteStopping by from the WOW party to see these adorable candles! Love them! What a great idea and I think my favorite is the floating candle.
ReplyDeleteOh I love them all but I agree with you, the third one (floating candle!) is my favorite. Just charming, really. Mary
ReplyDeleteHow lovely! I just love the cranberries and the floating candles! So pretty and Christmassy! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and festive! The third one is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteDropping by from the Happy Hour link party :)
Debbie, I love seeing all your wonderful projects and I always appreciate you sharing them at The Open House party. xo, Sherry
ReplyDeleteThey're all so pretty, Debbie! Inspiring! Thank you!
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