Fall Tealight Holder

  As I was packing away my Halloween decorations this week I realized that I have very few for Fall and Thanksgiving. I went to my studio to see what materials I could combine to create something warm and inviting to keep the warmth of fall in my home and spied some supplies I had purchased  to create a tealight holder a few months ago. I was so excited as the idea grew... I knew I needed something pretty for my entryway and a fall/Thanksgiving themed tealight holder would be perfect!

I found this great base container... its actually a putty or Spackle tray that I found at the local hardware store. I love the galvanized steel look of it...very earthy!

 

I measured the pieces of pattern paper and trimmed. These ended up being about a little under 2.5" high and 8 inches long for the front and about 4" for each side. Papertrey's 8x8 Pattern paper was the perfect size to work with.

 

Liquid Laminateis a product I've been using for a few years now for adhering paper to non porous surfaces. It has a low viscosity making it fast and flowing during application. I have time to reposition things but don't have to wait long for things to dry. It was used to adhere the paper to the container. I will be able to wipe the container later on if something gets on it during a dinner.

 

 knew I wanted to use Papertrey Ink's First Fruits stamp set to create some decorative elements in the project. I stamped the leaf image in Dark Chocolate on Kraftcardstock and Ripe Avocado on it's coordinating cardstock. I then trimmed them to adhere later.

I wrapped Dark Chocolate twill around each glass votive cup then secured it with Fabri-Tac. (I purchased the tea votives and votive cups at Ikea)

 

I also layered the twill onto the stitched ribbon and used fabri-tac to adhere them together and to the container.

 

Next I punched holes into the sides of the container with a crop-a-dile for treading ribbon handles through. I used the bottle as a guide to make each side's loops equal.

 

I then adhered the ribbon to the container...ready for some pebble filler (also from Ikea).

I used my trimmed First Fruits  leaves along with one of the sentiments from the set and some wooden buttons to decorate the front. (If I were using this as a table centerpiece I would put it all on both sides.)

  

Here it is on my hall hutch, illuminated! I LOVE how the light from the candle reflects off the sides of the container... it created twice the light!

It's not to late to welcome the charm of fall into your home... also, wouldn't this be a fun hostess gift!!!

Comments

[Jeanne]

1.

What a charming glow to greet all who enter! Love the textures and natural materials. Thanks for sharing.

[Julie Masse]

2.

I love this Lisa!! What a great little project and I love the way it looks lit!! Ok, now I need to take a trip to the hardware store! :)

[Cathy]

3.

Oh, Lisa, what a fabulous idea! I want to make one of those!

I love the way you laminated it... that suggestion is definitely a keeper.

Guess where Ill be heading out to, tomorrow!

Cathy W. - Seaside Rose at SCS

[Leslie]

4.

LOVE IT!!

[Jennifer]

5.

Oh wow, this is stunning! I would love to try this myself. Gorgeous!

[Justine]

6.

Love it, thanks for such a great project. Now to go find someone to smuggle me those two products. Yea living overseas is a real treat when you must rely on USPS to help supply all of your stamping/crafting needs.

[Robin]

7.

This is lovely. Im going to have to make one of these for myself and one for a gift.

TFS

~Robin
SoCalScrap.us

[Andrea]

8.

Wow, what a neat project! I have to second what Justine said 2 posts up as we live in the same area. This project might have to wait until I return to the States next year.

[Zuzana]

9.

amazing :)

[Joan B]

10.

This is fabulous and something I would actually make! Now there is a combo that cant be beat. I wonder if a bread pan would work or if the sides would be too straight. I will need to make my list of supplies! Thanks so much for a brilliant idea.

[Kathleen]

11.

This is so pretty!! Thanks for the reminder to use our stuff for much more than cards~

[Monika/buzsy]

12.

Beautiful! Love the cut out leaves... TFS!

[LeAnne]

13.

Wonderful idea. I am always amazed when you creative crafty people come up with plans to turn something untraditional into a beautiful home decor piece. Why wont my brain think that way?
LeAnne

[CherylQuilts at SCS]

14.

Outstanding! This is wonderful, and your instructions are so clear. What a lovely addition to a Thanksgiving gathering! TFS!

[cards4u]

15.

Wow what a great idea - makes me want to go shopping and creating : ) TFS!

[Shawn O'Connell]

16.

Lisa, this is truly STUNNING!!! I must copy this for my MIL for hosting Thanxgiving yet again this year. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing idea!! You ROCK!!!!

[Deb Vandersteeg]

17.

This is a wonderfully creative idea. I have to try it. Thank you so much for sharing it.

[Jannette E]

18.

Im doing something like this for sure!!! Beautiful!

[Otter]

19.

Wow Leese!! This is gorgeous!!!

[Tracy]

20.

Absolutely awesome. I also think it would make a wonderful gift for those hard to buy people. Thanks for sharing.

[Jen]

21.

Really beautiful! And my guess, since most of the bits and pieces was from Ikea... relatively inexpensive to make.

Great job! Love it!

[Jennifer W]

22.

Very pretty. I have one of these tins laying around waiting for a project and I think I may have to try this. Thank you for the inspiration!

[Julie Campbell]

23.

This is such an awesome project!!! Im decorating the tables for our church Thanksgiving dinner I think these would be PERFECT! Thanks so much for the idea!

[Charlotte Hutcheson]

24.

Lisa, how truly beautiful your fall tealight holder is and seemingly easy and inexpensive to make. I am very grateful for your creativity and generous sharing.
Best regards, Charlotte

[Sara Paschal]

25.

Beautiful project, I love it!

[lolo]

26.

Wow what a fabulous idea! I want to make one of those! Thank you so much for sharing it.

[christine]

27.

This is awesome. Cant wait to try it.

[Kimberly O'Rosky]

28.

What a wonderful Fall decoration. I love it! Love the buttons and how you wrapped the ribbon around the tea lights!

[Juanita]

29.

Fabulous project!! TFS.

[Annette]

30.

WOW this is gorgeous! I really love it!

[Jenn E.]

31.

You hit a home run with this one, Lisa! Fantastic project!

[katie Bolinger]

32.

this is so amazing. What a great idea - or a bunch of great ideas. and a wonderful tutorial. Thanks for sharing.

[Patty]

33.

I looked at this very quickly this morning - just the pictures - before I ran out the door to bring my son to school, which happens to be right next door to WalMart. I dont go in often, but your project was in my head and so I decided to see if I could find a container in the craft/floral department. I didnt, but now I know why - I should have been in the paint department! I guess its a good thing I have to pick him up from school also today! And, dont you know I was at IKEA on Wednesday! Thanks for the beautiful reason to go back! I cant wait to make one for me and one for my mom for Thanksgiving.

[Sheena]

34.

LOVE it! Beautiful...simple...inexpensive. Our Canadian Thanksgiving is over...but would be perfect for Christmas too.
Thank ya~

[Terri Schenck]

35.

This is beautiful and it would make such a lovely gift for a friend. Thank you for sharing and the step by step instructions, I really enjoy that!

[Laurie]

36.

How cute is that?! You are a genius!! I wish I had your imagination. Thank you!

[Ashley]

37.

This is a really lovely project! Thanks for sharing!

[Katie]

38.

I foresee a trip to IKEA in the very near future. What a great Hostess gift AND something to make for myself for each and every holiday...switch up the colors and voila! Thanks for the great tutorial!

[Renee (happystamper05)]

39.

Wow...
Breathtaking!

[Elizabeth S.]

40.

This is great!! These would be perfect gifts and of course you would have to keep one for yourself. Thank you for the tutorial.

[Roxie green]

41.

Wow what a great Idea. It looks beautiful

[Morag]

42.

Love this project! It is beautiful and the tutorial great!

[Mary]

43.

I agree iwth others...what a great idea also for other holidays! Thank so much for the clear directions! +

[Snoopy]

44.

Lisa,

This is stunning! When I first saw the container I thought you were going to pierce it but this is soooo much better! You are definitely thinking outside the box ... lol

~ Snoopy
http://www.snoopyshomemadefun.blogspot.com/

[gail w.]

45.

going to Ikea next week!
Thanks for the inspiration,
I also see it as a possibility for Christmas!

[cindy b]

46.

GORGEOUS!!!!!!! Simply GORGEOUS!!!

[Kristin O]

47.

Wow, what a beautiful project! Thanks so much for sharing!

[Amy Lee]

48.

Bloody Brilliant! I have 3 of these tins I picked up for like a $1 at Target a while back! I have yet to come up with an idea! This is awesome! Wonderful work!

[Chris K]

49.

This will make a wonderful hostess gift for my sister-in-law fro Thanksgiving this year. Thanks for the idea.

[Peg]

50.

Very pretty! thanks so much for sharing...think Ill make something for myself for Christmas and maybe even a couple of Christmas gifts!

Peg

[Annie]

51.

Great Idea Lisa. Im on my way to IKEA next Tuesday and Ill definitely look for the tealight holders and the pebbles (among a bunch of other goodies!). Thanks for the inspiration.

[katie Cotton]

52.

this is stunning! Fantastic job!

[alice]

53.

Its so pretty!!! I LOVE IT!! Thanks for sharing!! Totally inspiring!

[Kelly]

54.

This is stunning, Lisa! Thanks for the inspiration!

[Heather]

55.

This is really pretty thanks for sharing it. I am getting all kinds of ideas.

[babies~ beth]

56.

Oh, sweet! And safe, too!! This would make a great Christmas centerpiece with green all around it and red handles!!

[QC]

57.

This is SUPER pretty, Leese!!!!!!!

[Wendy]

58.

What a beautiful project and a warm greeting for those who enter your home!

[Regan]

59.

Just stunning!!!

[Jessica]

60.

Oh, I am so going to have to do this!!! Thanks for the great and very inexpensive idea!

[Jessica]

61.

Stunning! I cant believe thats a putty tray!

[Lisa Fujioka in Hawaii]

62.

wow. what more can i say?

[Kristin Bueter]

63.

This is fantastic! Thank you for the tutorial!! I just might give these a go this year :O)

[Angela K]

64.

So beautiful, just love it!!

[Acie]

65.

I love this, i want one :P

[MitchyGitchy]

66.

From seeing this incredibly BRILLIANT (candlelight, and brainlight!!)creation and reading some of the wonderful comments, Katie suggested one for every holiday; I was thinking that this material would probably take magnets and if you got your base or complimentary room color, you could make up magnetic embellishments for each season and just remove them as the seasons change. Lisa, you are wonderfully inspirational. Thanks so very much.

[Sheryl Welles]

67.

Beautiful! Very creative! Thank you for sharing your talents with us!

[Beth]

68.

Such a cute idea!!! Thanks for the tutorial!

[Jannette]

69.

Love punches, specially scallop ones. Love to see your beautifull creations with them. Thanks for sharing your fun..ctional ideas! love them! Jannette

[TOMI JO]

70.

THIS GREAT!!!
HOW ABOUT DECORATING THE TIN WITH SOME ALCOHOL INKS, OR STAZON.
I MAY JUST HAVE TO TRY THIS.
TOMI JO

[Peg]

71.

Hi Lisa,
Im back to ask a couple of questions. So far, all I can find are some longer (like 12) pans like these. I was wondering if you could give the measurements of the pan (it sure doesnt look that big) and also an idea of what you paid for it if you remember? The ones Im finding are about $11 and bigger than I was hoping for! Thanks!

Peg

[Traci]

72.

I saw this post a while back and thought it was beautiful and I just ran upon it again when I was looking for something to make for teacher gifts!! Wonderful stuff! Thank you so much.

[Susan Neal]

73.

Lisa, just LOVE this project. Thanks for being your creative self. Sue