Tea Lights.


When I think home decor, I think creativity. When I think creativity, I think Thrift Town. Those of us who have a minimal amount of decor the rest of the year still bump it up a bit for the holidays. But with a tight budget, you can still get the BANG for your secondhand buck… Here’s a very simple idea for lighting up a room:

Teacups as candle holders. As pictured here, you can simply drop a tea light or votive into a pretty secondhand teacup (or two, or three!) and line a mantle or even use as centerpieces on a holiday table.

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But for those of you with a bit more time, and possibly looking for a great gift idea for any occasion, here’s a simple DIY project I found a couple years ago on one of my favorite blogs. It’s sure to bring a smile & a warm glow to any festivity :

DIY TEACUP CANDLES



What You’ll Need

1. teacup : easy to find at Thrift Town!
2. wax (I used microwaveable soy wax from a craft store, but they sell all kinds)
3. candle wicks, at least 1″ taller than your cup - find at any craft store.
4. candle scent or dye (optional)
5. microwaveable container
6. hot glue gun
7. thermometer

Directions:

1. Clean your cup and saucer thoroughly and dry completely
2. Place your wick in the center of your cup and glue the base down with a dab of hot glue. You can also purchase sticky wax for this step, but glue works fine.
3. Heat wax and add in dye or scent according to package directions. Pour into container. You can gently adjust the wick to make sure it is straight after you poor the wax in.
4. Let sit until the wax is cool and solid
5. Trim wick down to 1/4″.

{ TA-DA! Aren’t they beautiful? So simple to make. }

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WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Have you ventured into secondhand DIY projects? Successes or horror stories?

Any great ideas for secondhand holidays gifts or decor?
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