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.
So I did – Here is my simple makeover.
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.
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)
This one was lightly painted so the black peeked out from under in the nooks and such.
I like it best, but don’t tell the tall one.
Francine says
Love how these turned out ! 🙂
Andrea Brand . Charcoal and Crayons says
Looks like completely different and absolutely fabulous candle holders! I love the ribbon wrapped around the candle too!
Jaime Lyn at Crafty Scrappy Happy says
Ohhhhh I love your decor! :o) I am just drooling over all of the teal and white! And I love how the candle sticks fit right in! :o) Such a great transformation!!!! Thank you SO much for linking up!!!! I am happy to “meet” you!!
Jaime from crafty scrappy happy
Gail says
Hi Shannon, they turned out great! Love how you layered the ribbon around the candle.
Have a wonderful day,
Gail
Wendy@~Chez~La~De~da~ says
Love it!!! Yep, you are addicted….buy new and make it old!! Are we not silly!
Visiting from Debbiedoo’s!
~~Wendy
Prissyville says
Isn’t it so fun to shabby things up! Nice job with the candle sticks. I’m visiting via Debbie Doo’s Newbie Party! Thanks for sharing.
http://findingsecrettreasures.blogspot.com says
Fantastic “shabby” job, they look great! I’m visiting from Debbiedoo’s newbie party, come visit me!
Cindy says
Love these. You did a great job. It is amazing what a little vision and paint can do to an item.
Cindy
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Decorating with Cents says
Oh, you did a wonderful job on making your candlesticks shabby! Luv the new look. I’m your newest follower. When you have a chance drop by. http://decoratingwcents.blogspot.com
❀ JoAnne says
Love how you “shabbified” your candlesticks. They would look right at home in my house ~ where did you say you live again? : )
Debbiedoo's blogging and blabbing says
Hi Shannon, those are absolutely fantastic. You did a great job beating them up LOL, or at least one. Thanks for sharing.
Sharon, aka Bootersmom03 says
Love the candlesticks! They turned out fabulous! Found you via Home Stories of A2Z, and now a new follower!
Heather Jacob says
super duper awesome !!!!! love it, you have made a masterpiece .. hugz x
Rosemary@villabarnes says
I love to beat things up. Nice job. I think the second one is my fave.
Lindsay says
I am SO impressed by this! How beautiful! Great transformation, now I have to find something similar. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by my blog, by the way!