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DIY Saturday – Make Candle Plates From Old Lids

By Manuela Williams

Happy weekend everyone! Back in December I mentioned that I would be starting a new weekend DIY series featuring ideas that I find while roaming the internet that I think are great, easy to do and helpful in some way. Either an upcycle idea, or a homemade cooking or cleaning idea, a frugal remodeling project, or a get the look for less project, you get the idea! My intent has always been to encourage you to make the most of what you have and to cultivate beauty in your home & garden through frugal means.

how to make canlde plates from old lids

I think this Saturday DIY series will help you and me accomplish this while featuring some fantastic ideas from other bloggers! One request, please go to their blog to pin their photos and projects. It’s only right that they should get credit for their projects.

Make Candle Plates From Old Lids

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I just think this is an adorable project and I’ll be saving my old lids to to make my own candle plates. This project comes from a Swedish Blog Pysselbolaget. She has wonderful self-explanatory photos for her tutorial and although the accompanying instructions are in Swedish, she did add some in English at the very end of her post.

candle plates from old lids

Supplies:

  • Jar lids
  • Craft paint & paint brush
  • Ribbons & lace
  • hot glue gun

Directions:

See the tutorial at the Pysselbolaget site here: How to Make Candle Plates From Old Lids

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Filed Under: DIY Projects, DIY Projects, Link Love, Tutorials Tagged With: DIY Saturday, upcycling

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Comments

  1. Glenda says

    March 2, 2013 at 4:54 pm

    Thanks for sharing these. I have seen some made before – the ideas for decorating them are endless. I really like the green one with lace.
    Hope you are enjoying your weekend.
    Cold and dreary here.

    • Manuela says

      March 2, 2013 at 5:02 pm

      Have you? I’ve never see them before. I’ll have to look around and see what other ones I can find before I make some myself.

      Cold and dreary here with an occasional snowflake!!

  2. Theresa H. Roach says

    March 2, 2013 at 6:27 pm

    Oh my gosh, how cute is that? I have so many lids that I save when I save jars:) Gotta try this! Have a blessed weekend dear friend, HUGS!

    • Manuela says

      March 2, 2013 at 6:33 pm

      I know! I thought it was such a cute and simple idea. Love that it uses something we all have around anyway. Have a great weekend!

  3. Carolynn @ Chenille Cottage says

    March 2, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    Hi Manuela,
    I can always count on inspiration when I visit your wonderful blog. Your idea would be great for the candles I use in my bathrooms. Such a helpful and inexpensive idea!
    Smiles and thanks so much for all your thoughtful visits and comments.
    Carolynn xoxo

    • Manuela says

      March 3, 2013 at 10:04 am

      I thought it was a cute idea. Thanks for stopping by!

  4. Marti says

    March 2, 2013 at 10:05 pm

    I haven’t seen these before. So cute! And so many creative ways to make more.

    • Manuela says

      March 3, 2013 at 10:05 am

      Yep, there’s lots you can do with this idea! Thanks for stopping by!

  5. kim says

    March 2, 2013 at 11:29 pm

    nice/ i love this idea

  6. Melanie says

    March 3, 2013 at 7:04 pm

    Very cute! The only question I have is why a decor item in the lid (like the flower or letter) if a candle is going to be placed in them? Wouldn’t that make the candle unbalanced?

    • Manuela says

      March 3, 2013 at 7:53 pm

      Since the instructions are in Swedish I don’t really know. She does mention in the English instructions on the bottom that they added a sequin and to make sure it’s glued flat so the candle would be stable. I would just leave that out!

  7. Rhonda says

    March 3, 2013 at 7:48 pm

    Those are so cute and simple and useful. Great idea.

  8. SJ @ Homemaker On A Dime says

    March 4, 2013 at 12:48 am

    Great job! Thank you for joining Creative Bloggers’ Party & Hop 🙂

  9. Becca says

    March 4, 2013 at 5:22 am

    So cute! From simple old lids that can turn into candle plates. Love this idea.

  10. Debbie says

    March 4, 2013 at 6:17 am

    See now, this is right up my alley. I get such an oddball thrill out of making something from extra stuff you might just throw away or recycle.

  11. Sue says

    March 4, 2013 at 3:58 pm

    Manuela, What a clever use of something we’d normally just toss out in the garbage! They are adorable, all painted and wrapped with lace. I think I’m gonna save me some jar lids. 🙂

  12. cindy says

    March 4, 2013 at 6:42 pm

    Those are fabulous! And they can be made to be so unique and colourful!
    Have a good day! Cindy

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