Looking for a creative way to update old candlestick holders? Check out this easy, budget-friendly, DIY candlestick holder craft with decoupage Christmas paper napkins. You may remember when I found these outdated candlestick holders at a flea market for only $1.00. I’ve decided to update them with green and cream napkins for Christmas. Do you remember when I used these same napkins on a thrifted decorative tray a few weeks ago? I’ve got lots of plans for these napkins because they will be so stylish for my Christmas theme and beyond.
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Thrifted Candlestick Holder
Y’all, can you believe I found these ceramic candlestick holders at a flea market for only $1.00? They are a good size and very sturdy. I knew I could update them to work with my Christmas decor. So here’s what I did.
How To Update Thrifted Candlestick?
Because these candlestick holders have a decorative design, it was necessary to paint them before applying the decoupage technique. I used two coats of Chalky White Spray Paint to cover the candlestick holders’ design. Once the decorative design was covered and the paint dried, I was ready to begin the napkin decoupage.
How To Decoupage With Paper Napkins
I am addicted to paper napkins! There are so many beautiful patterns to choose from, and you can update many of your thrift store finds with these easy techniques.
I wanted to update the candlestick holders with decoupage Christmas paper napkins. I already have these green and cream napkins, which I am using as inspiration for this year’s decorations. I know they will be perfect for this project.
Prepare The Napkins
To prepare the napkins for decoupage, I first separated the napkin layers until I had just the top decorative layer. Then, I cut the napkin into pieces that would fit more easily around the candlestick holders.
How To Apply Napkins
It’s easy to decoupage Christmas paper napkins to the candlestick holders. Begin at the base of the stick and apply a coat of Mod Podge, where you plan to place the napkin pieces. Gently spread the napkin in place, and then take more Mod Podge and spread it over the top. Work out any bubbles as you smooth the napkin with your brush. Continue to work up the center of the candlestick holder, cutting small pieces and applying them to it.
Once you get to the top, cut a round piece covering the candle holder’s top. Cut slits the size of the candle hole, as shown below. Then, cut into the edges of the circle approximately 1/2 inch so it will easily wrap around the top.
Use your brush to push the napkin’s ends into the hole and gently wrap the napkin around the underside of the top. Finally, check for any gaps and fill them with small pieces of napkin as needed. Once the DIY candlestick holder is covered, set aside to dry.
DIY Candlestick Holder Before and After
Don’t you love the transformation? And it was so quick and easy to do.
Although I plan to use the green and cream napkins decoupage candlesticks for Christmas, they will be fabulous year-round.
This easy decoupage craft took only a few minutes to complete and cost less than $2.00. The candlestick holders look stylish and festive for the upcoming holiday season. What colors are you using this holiday? Can you imagine some candlestick holders in your color scheme?
Oops!
I am so sorry, but I don’t have a video tutorial for this project. If you can believe it, I thought it was recording the beginning of the project and didn’t have the camera on! Yikes. I have a few sections at the end that I’ll use for my Instagram video, but they are not enough for a full tutorial. I’ll make some more ornaments soon and share that video with you. My apologies.
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- Thrifted Ginger Jar Makeover with Decoupage
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Thank you for stopping by today, and I look forward to sharing my next adventure with you.
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