Thursday, June 4, 2015

LESSology's Lace Challenge: Altered Candle Stick


The other day I came across a lovely black single candle stick at the second hand store. It was really heavy, smooth and oh so lonely since there was only one. I thought it would make a fantastic perch for the wooden bird my Mom gave me at Mother's Day. 



Check out what I started with for the bird. It was originally a little hanger and I couldn't settle on where to hang it. 

Love the little circle in the middle! Makes a great place to stash a pretty little purple crystal that I've been hoarding. 


My favorite part of this whole thing is the spray painted gold base with the alcohol inked peals. I only had cream colored ones and I wanted them to match, so I added alcohol ink!



Honestly the whole project came about because I wanted something to tie a nice chunk of lace on! I also wanted it to match a basket I made so I used similar flowers. I am really pleased at how it turned out!

If you get a chance, please play along with our Lace Challenge over at LESSology!

6 comments:

  1. Both of these are beautiful! Love the pearls at the base!

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  2. Clever creating! Love the base with the sparkly bits, and your birdie looks great on the top!

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  3. Gorgeous! Love the purple crystal & the ombre gold base. the pearls came up perfectly with the alcohol inks. Thanks to you I ordered a bundle of those at a local sale here!!

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  4. LOVE it. What a creative idea.

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  5. I wish I could craft with you....these are so neat!!

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