For many years I have given paperwhite bulbs for hostess gifts but this year I decided to do something a little bit different. I was cruising blogs and came across www.thevintagerabbit.typepad.com
and found this great idea. She took tall jar candles and embellished them with vintage Christmas goodies.
So today I went to my local grocery store and found these inexpensive candle jars in two sizes and rushed home to get busy crafting.
I photo copied vintage postcards, attached them with glue, and added ribbon, tinsel, glitter, and ornaments.
Then I had this idea to wrap a sweater band around one of them and spiff it up with tinsel and this great jingle bell garland that we carry at the store.
There are so many options that I can make them special to fit the personality of each hostess.
So cute Jana!!! I wish I was hosting the party this year so I could get one :o) You are amazing.
ReplyDeleteOooo I like that idea too! Great gifts. I collect antique ephemera so have alot of antique post cards to color copy.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the idea!
hi! just found your blog. great job on the jars!!! what a wonderful gift they make.
ReplyDeleteHoly Moly! That turned out very nice! What a nifty way to use vintage postcards:)
ReplyDeleteThe candle jars are a great idea.
ReplyDeleteYou know my mind is already going crazy with that one. =0)
I'll let you know if i get any done so you can check it out.
Thanks for sharing.
Barbara Jean
i bought those candles a few months ago to do this very thing. i guess i better get busy!
ReplyDeleteI have some of these candles and would like to try this! I wonder if I can figure it out! lol I think I can...I think I can...
ReplyDeleteI hope I can fine some of these, they are so cute!
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