Our DIY-Candle Holders

For days I've exhausted myself on how to improve the ambiance of our reception within a budget we can afford. So I thought of incorporating tea light candles everywhere. After purchasing the candles, I decided to improvise on the candle holders since those we saw at the mall were quite expensive. Off I went to this small craft store near the church and carefully chose the materials I could make use of. The store is literally filled with crafting tools and handwoven materials, all sorts of ribbons, flowerettes, little figurines and a lot more, first time I came in here, I thought it was heaven.. There was too much ideas flooding my head... After getting what I need, I started experimenting on my materials, mainly: a white handcrafted saucer, purple holed- foils for the cover, lilac and lavender tea light candles, lavender feathers, pink flowers and a glue gun.

getting started with my project

After two days of DIY-ing and two burnt fingers, I've completed an estimated one-fourth of the whole project. I'm proud to say that this DIY idea is all mine. =) Since we are following a certain colored theme, I decided to incorporate our color in all my DIY's.

Leih busy cutting the pink flowers.

Leih dropped by the house before heading home. After a short dinner, he offered to help me with our DIY project by cutting the flowers and gluing the holders. Again, he was with me, helping me with our DIY project. Good thing he liked what I did... It was awesome just staring at the final outcome, literally the fruits of my labor....

halfway done...

I'm planning to put these on our tables to provide more dramatic touch to the area. I so love the result...

50 more pieces to go!!! wait till you light them up!