Sometimes a little sparkle is appreciated on a warm spring evening.
Whether you're celebrating a special event or perhaps just wanting to add a little glitter to your indoor/outdoor dining area, these faux rhinestone votive candle holders are perfect for the occasion.
All that's required is a selection of clear glass votive candleholders from your local pharmacy or dollar store and a few faux rhinestone bracelets. You can find these bracelets in many clothing stores and local dollar stores.
There are a couple of options available for you to assemble these candleholders.
The first and simplest way is to wrap the elasticized rhinestone bracelet around the top edge of the container.
Select an assortment of glass votive candleholders in different shapes and sizes if possible.
The second method involves gluing the individual rhinestones to the top edge of the glass. This is slightly more time consuming.
You may want to mix and match a few different colours.
Place votive candles or tea lights inside each glass container and illuminate them for the evening.
Another cute idea for an outdoor glass votive holder is to cut small flowers, such as African violets or kalanchoe, and attach them to the outside of the glass with a glue gun. Secure the flowers with a small piece of raffia or complementary ribbon. Place a small tea light inside.
For a more rustic table setting try wrapping a few strands of garden twine around the outside perimeter of a glass candleholder. Secure the loose end with a glue gun. Place five or six of these candles in the center of the dining table and illuminate them for the evening.
Barb Lunter is a freelance writer with a passion for home decor, entertaining and floral design. [email protected] lunter.ca
