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!!!
What a charming glow to greet all who enter! Love the textures and natural materials. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Jeanne | November 06, 2008 at 09:21 PM
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! :)
Posted by: Julie Masse | November 06, 2008 at 09:32 PM
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
Posted by: Cathy | November 06, 2008 at 09:53 PM
LOVE IT!!
Posted by: Leslie | November 06, 2008 at 10:29 PM
Oh wow, this is stunning! I would love to try this myself. Gorgeous!
Posted by: Jennifer | November 06, 2008 at 10:58 PM
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.
Posted by: Justine | November 06, 2008 at 11:18 PM
This is lovely. Im going to have to make one of these for myself and one for a gift.
TFS
~Robin
SoCalScrap.us
Posted by: Robin | November 06, 2008 at 11:27 PM
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.
Posted by: Andrea | November 06, 2008 at 11:52 PM
amazing :)
Posted by: Zuzana | November 07, 2008 at 01:48 AM
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.
Posted by: Joan B | November 07, 2008 at 02:30 AM
This is so pretty!! Thanks for the reminder to use our stuff for much more than cards~
Posted by: Kathleen | November 07, 2008 at 02:39 AM
Beautiful! Love the cut out leaves... TFS!
Posted by: Monika/buzsy | November 07, 2008 at 03:59 AM
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
Posted by: LeAnne | November 07, 2008 at 04:12 AM
Outstanding! This is wonderful, and your instructions are so clear. What a lovely addition to a Thanksgiving gathering! TFS!
Posted by: CherylQuilts at SCS | November 07, 2008 at 04:14 AM
Wow what a great idea - makes me want to go shopping and creating : ) TFS!
Posted by: cards4u | November 07, 2008 at 04:40 AM
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!!!!
Posted by: Shawn O'Connell | November 07, 2008 at 04:40 AM
This is a wonderfully creative idea. I have to try it. Thank you so much for sharing it.
Posted by: Deb Vandersteeg | November 07, 2008 at 05:02 AM
Im doing something like this for sure!!! Beautiful!
Posted by: Jannette E | November 07, 2008 at 05:03 AM
Wow Leese!! This is gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Otter | November 07, 2008 at 05:22 AM
Absolutely awesome. I also think it would make a wonderful gift for those hard to buy people. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Tracy | November 07, 2008 at 05:36 AM
Really beautiful! And my guess, since most of the bits and pieces was from Ikea... relatively inexpensive to make.
Great job! Love it!
Posted by: Jen | November 07, 2008 at 05:44 AM
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!
Posted by: Jennifer W | November 07, 2008 at 05:46 AM
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!
Posted by: Julie Campbell | November 07, 2008 at 05:48 AM
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
Posted by: Charlotte Hutcheson | November 07, 2008 at 06:01 AM
Beautiful project, I love it!
Posted by: Sara Paschal | November 07, 2008 at 06:05 AM
Wow what a fabulous idea! I want to make one of those! Thank you so much for sharing it.
Posted by: lolo | November 07, 2008 at 06:08 AM
This is awesome. Cant wait to try it.
Posted by: christine | November 07, 2008 at 06:19 AM
What a wonderful Fall decoration. I love it! Love the buttons and how you wrapped the ribbon around the tea lights!
Posted by: Kimberly O'Rosky | November 07, 2008 at 06:45 AM
Fabulous project!! TFS.
Posted by: Juanita | November 07, 2008 at 06:49 AM
WOW this is gorgeous! I really love it!
Posted by: Annette | November 07, 2008 at 06:53 AM
You hit a home run with this one, Lisa! Fantastic project!
Posted by: Jenn E. | November 07, 2008 at 07:00 AM
this is so amazing. What a great idea - or a bunch of great ideas. and a wonderful tutorial. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: katie Bolinger | November 07, 2008 at 07:04 AM
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.
Posted by: Patty | November 07, 2008 at 07:26 AM
LOVE it! Beautiful...simple...inexpensive. Our Canadian Thanksgiving is over...but would be perfect for Christmas too.
Thank ya~
Posted by: Sheena | November 07, 2008 at 07:43 AM
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!
Posted by: Terri Schenck | November 07, 2008 at 07:50 AM
How cute is that?! You are a genius!! I wish I had your imagination. Thank you!
Posted by: Laurie | November 07, 2008 at 07:52 AM
This is a really lovely project! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Ashley | November 07, 2008 at 08:02 AM
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!
Posted by: Katie | November 07, 2008 at 08:12 AM
Wow...
Breathtaking!
Posted by: Renee (happystamper05) | November 07, 2008 at 08:18 AM
This is great!! These would be perfect gifts and of course you would have to keep one for yourself. Thank you for the tutorial.
Posted by: Elizabeth S. | November 07, 2008 at 09:07 AM
Wow what a great Idea. It looks beautiful
Posted by: Roxie green | November 07, 2008 at 09:21 AM
Love this project! It is beautiful and the tutorial great!
Posted by: Morag | November 07, 2008 at 10:20 AM
I agree iwth others...what a great idea also for other holidays! Thank so much for the clear directions! +
Posted by: Mary | November 07, 2008 at 10:46 AM
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/
Posted by: Snoopy | November 07, 2008 at 11:01 AM
going to Ikea next week!
Thanks for the inspiration,
I also see it as a possibility for Christmas!
Posted by: gail w. | November 07, 2008 at 11:09 AM
GORGEOUS!!!!!!! Simply GORGEOUS!!!
Posted by: cindy b | November 07, 2008 at 11:21 AM
Wow, what a beautiful project! Thanks so much for sharing!
Posted by: Kristin O | November 07, 2008 at 11:52 AM
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!
Posted by: Amy Lee | November 07, 2008 at 12:18 PM
This will make a wonderful hostess gift for my sister-in-law fro Thanksgiving this year. Thanks for the idea.
Posted by: Chris K | November 07, 2008 at 01:18 PM
Very pretty! thanks so much for sharing...think Ill make something for myself for Christmas and maybe even a couple of Christmas gifts!
Peg
Posted by: Peg | November 07, 2008 at 01:49 PM
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.
Posted by: Annie | November 07, 2008 at 02:25 PM
this is stunning! Fantastic job!
Posted by: katie Cotton | November 07, 2008 at 06:39 PM
Its so pretty!!! I LOVE IT!! Thanks for sharing!! Totally inspiring!
Posted by: alice | November 07, 2008 at 07:34 PM
This is stunning, Lisa! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Kelly | November 07, 2008 at 07:41 PM
This is really pretty thanks for sharing it. I am getting all kinds of ideas.
Posted by: Heather | November 07, 2008 at 09:43 PM
Oh, sweet! And safe, too!! This would make a great Christmas centerpiece with green all around it and red handles!!
Posted by: babies~ beth | November 08, 2008 at 04:40 AM
This is SUPER pretty, Leese!!!!!!!
Posted by: QC | November 08, 2008 at 06:02 AM
What a beautiful project and a warm greeting for those who enter your home!
Posted by: Wendy | November 08, 2008 at 06:32 AM
Just stunning!!!
Posted by: Regan | November 08, 2008 at 05:52 PM
Oh, I am so going to have to do this!!! Thanks for the great and very inexpensive idea!
Posted by: Jessica | November 08, 2008 at 09:36 PM
Stunning! I cant believe thats a putty tray!
Posted by: Jessica | November 08, 2008 at 11:04 PM
wow. what more can i say?
Posted by: Lisa Fujioka in Hawaii | November 09, 2008 at 01:09 AM
This is fantastic! Thank you for the tutorial!! I just might give these a go this year :O)
Posted by: Kristin Bueter | November 09, 2008 at 05:57 AM
So beautiful, just love it!!
Posted by: Angela K | November 10, 2008 at 01:58 AM
I love this, i want one :P
Posted by: Acie | November 10, 2008 at 02:36 AM
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.
Posted by: MitchyGitchy | November 10, 2008 at 05:39 AM
Beautiful! Very creative! Thank you for sharing your talents with us!
Posted by: Sheryl Welles | November 10, 2008 at 06:14 AM
Such a cute idea!!! Thanks for the tutorial!
Posted by: Beth | November 10, 2008 at 08:05 AM
Love punches, specially scallop ones. Love to see your beautifull creations with them. Thanks for sharing your fun..ctional ideas! love them! Jannette
Posted by: Jannette | November 11, 2008 at 08:30 AM
THIS GREAT!!!
HOW ABOUT DECORATING THE TIN WITH SOME ALCOHOL INKS, OR STAZON.
I MAY JUST HAVE TO TRY THIS.
TOMI JO
Posted by: TOMI JO | November 11, 2008 at 09:40 AM
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
Posted by: Peg | November 13, 2008 at 07:58 AM
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.
Posted by: Traci | November 18, 2008 at 08:07 AM
Lisa, just LOVE this project. Thanks for being your creative self. Sue
Posted by: Susan Neal | November 19, 2008 at 06:33 PM