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Shabby Home Decor DIY Distressed Candle Sticks

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Shabby Home Decor DIY Distressed Candle Sticks

You Dragged It Behind Your Car? I’ll Take Three!

You know, I like things pretty knocked around…

 

It started when I ran across these great candle sticks for a song!

Well, great as a “befores” anyway. At least for me and my taste.

I knew I could diy them more to my liking.

Before - Chunky Candle Sticks

So I did – Here is my simple makeover.

Candle Stick Makeover - Paint After

Each had lots of  NOOKS & CRANNIES – Perfect for a paint makeover.

They each got a quick coat of paint. One more thorough than the other.

After, I beat the crap-o-la out of the tall one. For no particular reason.

Next I Sanded & Stained It – Here It Is Now.

Shabby Distressed After - Candle Stick Makeover

Shabby Cottage Home Decor - After - Candle Stick Makeover

Much better, but a little more Fall’ish with the warmer tones and the natural wood peeking through.

 

For the white candle stick, I wrapped some wide, subtle shimmery chiffon ribbon around a white candle, then layered it with a simple satin ribbon. (No worries! I don’t normally light it-and certainly not unattended)

Chiffon Ribbon Wrapped Candle

This one was lightly painted so the black peeked out from under in the nooks and such.

Shabby Cottage Farmhouse Candle Stick Home Decor

I like it best, but don’t tell the tall one.

 

Not Rocket Science, But I Was Pleased With How They Turned Out.

Just a quicky. Nice and easy. I’m sure I’ll have them for years to come.

Ya can’t go wrong with chunky candle sticks!

Shannon chalkboard signature B&W

Comments

  3. Andrea @Oasis Accents says

    Those turned out great! Just got a couple more candle holders myself. One set is already a little shabby and the other set is ceramic. Not exactly up to shabification if ya know what I mean =)

  5. Katherines Corner says

    Shannon I am a new blog follower. I love these. Best part thought is that you said you beat the crap-o-la out of them, made me laugh out loud. I say that too. On another note, congratulations on kicking butt on the Big C too. Smooches and happy weekend wishes.

  7. Shannon@FoxHollowCottage says

    @Laura…
    Moring Laura!
    How are ya girl. Did ya get that water heater? My wall color is cottonwood from WalMart in eggshell. It’s a perfect neutral. No pink, no green, maybe a little yellow undertone. This is the second house I’ve used it in. I am now in love with Benjamin Moore paint though, I would grab a chip from Wally and have it matched in Ben. Have a fab day 😉

    Shan

  9. Dawna says

    Love your newly painted and reclaimed candle holders! I am a follower,,,,and I need 1 more to follow me on my blog to reach 100!! Hope you will take a peak and follow along 🙂 Have a wonderful day!

Shabby Home Decor DIY Distressed Candle Sticks

Shabby Home Decor DIY Distressed Candle Sticks
 
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