I just love these fun drippy black candles at Grandin Road but was not crazy about the $39.95 price tag.
Start with 3 cheapos from the Dollar Tree. Turn them on first as lots of the inventory in the store is no longer operational.
Tape some card stock around the bottom to stagger the size of the candles.
Ok not as fab as grandin road but it sure beats spending $120.00 for three candles doesn't it??
Aren't you clever! They look terrific!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind words.
DeleteThis is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks - I have bee making drippy candles out of toilet paper rolls for years but this is the first time I modified some battery operated ones.
DeleteWell, aren't you a craft project super star! One, I wouldn't pay $120 for three candles. Two, my craft project would still be sitting around half done in January.
ReplyDeleteI have lots of craft projects all piled up so the heat is on to get something done!
DeleteI love black candles. They are so atmospheric.
ReplyDeleteAnd easy to make - you would find your raw materials at pound land rather than the dollar store.
DeleteThat's a great DIY! Way to save money and still have something really cool!
ReplyDeleteSince they are dollar store candles, I may only get one season out of them. But the batteries can be removed and replaced so I am hoping to do that.
DeleteI actually like yours better. Look more lived-in and spooky!
ReplyDeleteAlright - $3.00 throttles $120.00! As I am always telling his Lordship, look at all the money he is saving.
DeleteFalling behind on comments. Target had black drip pillar candles this year for $3! I only found one in the $1-$5 section and it has a good flicker circuit. It is all about the flicker for me and I have battery candles all over my office/parlor.
ReplyDeleteOh I did not see those - but don't think I checked the dollar section of Target.
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