Fancy Jar Candles

There’s something about candles that seem to promise a good time.  Candles just might be the cheapest, easiest, and most impressive accessories out there.  The flicker from a taper turns a simple meal in to a special occasion and the glow of votives bring a soft warmth to your space.  This is why I love burning candles and always have.  I especially like to burn candles this time of year, the flame of a candle just seems to make me warm.  I don’t know why, its not like the fire is enough to create heat, but seeing that little flame helps me have the impression of warmth.  There have been many a candle mishap in my past with wax running all over, red wax dripping onto the carpet, wax on a vintage tablecloth, and sadly enough the list goes on.  I am here to tell you the trouble with candles has never included a fire up to this point.  Because of these past mishaps and a friend who is a fire chief, I tend to go towards the safer jar candles these days.  Like I have said before, I am teachable.  Jar candles don’t seem to cause the wax running all over and dripping onto things that are non replaceable problem.  But who likes just a plain jar candle?  Certainly not this over the top creative/decorating kind of gal. 

I purchased these jar candles 3 for $10 last week at Michaels but knew that I had to fancy them up just a bit.

I took some burlap ribbon that I had purchased at Picture Perfect Interiors  as well as a complimentary snowflake ribbon I found and wrapped the jar, gathering it in the middle with wire.

 

I then hot glued a couple of springs of greenery and berries that I had wired together covering the wire with an old button.  And ta da, I have a fancy jar candle. 

Placing all three candles in a wooden tray that I had and sprinkling in some glittery white and silver balls created a nice little display on my coffee table.  I can light these candle each evening and not worry about the wax flowing where it is not supposed to go and still enjoy the warmth that candles bring. 

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Comments

[Lindsay]

How pretty! I also love candles burning during the winter, I will have to try and duplicate this. It's beautiful.

Visiting from the Your Whims Wednesday link up, hope you have a great day!

LindsayJEveryday.blogspot.com

[Shanee]

Oh how pretty! Love the wooden tray and the combo of white and silver. I am sure it is stunning in the evening. Thanks for sharing, visiting from Savvy Southern Style.

[Karie]

Very beautiful. I have found I love candles in jars. Thanks for sharing this beautiful post. Karie

[Iris (@Blue_Birdhouse)]

This is really beautiful! Stopping from Mercy Ink Linkup.

Iris♥ -The Blue Birdhouse

[the cape on the corner]

this looks like a great display! love the bit of greens and the ribbon.

[Kris, Neighbor Chick]

Oh so pretty. You certainly have the knack...your home is lovely!

[Nancy Mueller]

How perfectly lovely!! thanks
Nancy
http://wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com

[Jodi]

these are so pretty!! found you on southern lovely today :)

[Cathy C]

I love your beautiful arrangement! And you are right -- candles make everything more special.
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Cathy

[Debi Bolocofsky]

This is such a pretty centerpiece. I have a link party called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Blog Hop and would love to have you share this with everyone. It runs from Wednesday through midnight Sunday. Here is the link to the party.
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/12/7-recipes-and-wednesdays-adorned-from.html
Debi @ Adorned From Above

[Tina from A Few Pretty Things]

Very elegant!

[Michele]

AMEN! I agree with you on every angle with the candle thing. They are so delightful! That must be why I have an everlasting supply myself. Your display is absolutely GORGEOUS!! Well DONE! If you get the chance, it would be fun to have you stop by and see my candle dress-up! ;) http://shelstringblog.blogspot.com/2012/10/air-around-here-is-finally-feeling.html

[Laura@live-love-scrap]

These are beautiful! Love that ribbon!

[Jody]

Thanks for sharing this post at Simple & Sweet Fridays. Your candle jars as a centerpiece with the beautiful ribbon and tied with greenery is so beautiful. Looks so festive. Have a Happy Holiday Week!

Jody

[Julie Murphy]

I am married to a fireman and love candles. The only ones I am allowed to have are in jars. I dress mine up as well. I wrap twine around the jar, ribbons and even thin paper. Then hot glue seasonal things like shells, pinecones, etc. to the outside. Your candles look beautiful and love your display idea!

[Lisa]

What a beautiful display of your candles! Love!

[Debi Bolocofsky]

Judy, Thanks so much for sharing at Wednesday's Adorned From Above Blog Hop.
This weeks party is live. Here is the link to the party
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/12/5-fun-posts-and-wednesdays-adorned-from.html
Debi @ Adorned From Above
Joye and Myrna @ The Busy Bee’s
Linda @ With A Blast

[Marty]

This is so very lovely. I'm going to use your ideas but pair it with red for Valentine's Day. Thanks!
Marty@Marty's Musings

[Floating Candles]

I love these candle table centerpieces. It's so elegant. :)

[Jewelry Candle]

They're are so pretty candles. They look very relaxing. :)