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Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Fall Candle Holder from a Lamp Base

Fall Candle Holder  from a Lamp Base

A few months back, I pulled a wicker lamp out of the neighbors junk pile. The cord had been cut off but the rest of the parts where there. I keep lamp parts so I took it apart. The lamp shade was "toast" and I really didn't want it. 

The base of the lamp was wicker and in good shape, but I didn't like the color (sort of dirty blond).  Sorry, I don't have a picture of the original lamp base. I didn't think I would be using the base. I put it aside for awhile.

Then one day I found the wicker base and had an idea.  I found some brown spray paint. I got so excited that I forgot to take a before picture. While the paint was drying, I headed to A. C. Moore for a couple of items.
Eclectic Red Barn: Wicker vase supplies needed

You could always wrap jute or rope around a vase for a similar look if you wanted to actually have it hold real flowers. I was going to use it to hold a candle since mine was hallow.

I purchased the berries and the silk mum for $1 each. I had the ribbon, moss, and the candle.

I found a piece of Styrofoam and placed it in the top to support the candle(battery type). I had to cut it down a little so that it fit tight. You could also add a plate on top to place a real candle.
Eclectic Red Barn: Adding foam to top of wicker vase

I wanted to decorate the vase for fall, but make it so I could change it for other holidays. After trimming the stems off the berries and the mum, I wrapped ribbon around the vase to hold the berries and the mum in place.

Eclectic Red Barn: Using ribbon to hold berries and mum

Although they were secure, I could easily change them out.

Eclectic Red Barn: Berries and mum attached to wicker vase

Next I added some ribbon. This was left over from some project.

Eclectic Red Barn: Berries, mum, and ribbon attached to wicker vase

I placed the candle on top (battery operated) and surrounded it with moss.


Eclectic Red Barn: Attach moss to wicker vase top

I only spent two dollars to get my new fall candle vase. Not bad!


You will probably see it again in another fall post, as I continue working on my fall decor projects.


2 comments :

  1. Really like what you did with this! Great job.

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    1. Lisa,
      Thank you for your sweet comment on my wicker lamp base to a fall candle. It was fun to make and so inexpensive.
      Have a lovely weekend.
      Hugs,
      Bev

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