Are you throwing a party over the summer? Want to have some ambiance while not spending a ton of money? Gather up the candles you have in your house. Chances are you have some lying around from holidays or birthdays. Gather as many items from the list below, you probably have many of the items around the house.
• Glass mason jars (all sizes)
• Tin cans from food (all sizes)
• Metal buckets
• Sand (from child’s sandbox)
• Clear bowls (all sizes)
• Ribbons and bows
• Fresh cut flowers
Follow these simple ideas and you will create a very glamorous setting for your next event. Remember to keep the following rules in mind: never leaves candles to burn unattended and never let a child play with fire.
• Fill mason jars with sand and place the candles in the jar so that they are standing straight up and not tipping. Place various sizes of candles together.
• Using tin cans hammer out an interesting design, being careful not cut yourself, the holes can be slightly jagged and sharp. Place a votive or tea light in the can and light. If you have several of them, it is nice to place them in a row.
• Do you have any metal buckets that you use outside? Fill them with sand and place candles in them.
• Fill a clear bowl with water and depending on the size of the bowl add several candles (three minimum). Now go to your garden and add some fresh cut flowers from your garden. Daisies with the stems removed work really well.
• Adorn the jars, buckets, or bowls with pretty ribbons or bows. Again, making sure the fabric does not come close to the flame.
Do you want to make your own candles from items you have around the house? Perhaps your children have crayon scraps lying around? Gather all crayons, milk jug, crushed ice, and a taper candle. Melt the crayons with adult supervision. Cut the milk jug so that the top is off and you have a square container. Fill the cut milk jug with the crushed ice. Center the taper candle into it. Pour the melted wax into the container. Wait for the wax to harden and the ice to melt before you peel off the milk jug. These candles make wonderfully colorful centerpieces that are sure to dazzle your guests.
All you need is a little time and innovation! Decorating with candles is easy, beautiful, and chances are you have all the materials already lying around the house waiting to be used!