Two Minute Do It Yourself Winter Candlestick Upcycle

The Christmas reds are packed away and we need a winter substitute. Gold, while great for the recent New Year’s Eve celebration, hardly screams winter. White is perfect in fabrics but where is that “wow” factor. Silver? Yes! Pull out those old silver candlesticks and I’ll show you a 2 Minute DIY Winter Candlestick Upcycle that you’ll absolutely love!

Winter is settling in here and it looks like it’s going to be a long one. I can’t change the weather so… there is nothing for me to do but accept it and ride it out. To do that, I want a warm and cozy environment.

This season, unlike the others, really isn’t represented in the home decor stores. We are left to figure that out on our own. Christmas greenery minus the red berries look great in a vase. Pine cones in a pretty bowl are perfect too. Sleds, snowmen, and trees work too. Beyond that… all we can do is improvise. Which brings me to this quick little do it yourself candlestick upcycle.

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Supply List

• Taper candlestick
• Evergreen pick
• Pinecone pick
• White ribbon
• Wire cutters

Instructions

Step 1. – Cut the pine cone pick to size with your wire cutters. It should fit under the candle holder to the bottom of the stick.

Step 2 – Cut a piece of the glitter jute to measure an inch wide and 6 inches long. Wrap it around the candlestick and twist it into place.

Step 3 – Add the pine cone stem to the jute and twist again.

Step 4 – Push greenery up from the bottom to cover the stem and tuck it under the jute knot.

That’s it! Two minutes to a pretty winter candlestick upcycle!

I also discovered some flocked pine cone picks in my craft bin and found I liked them better. Personal preference!

Before You Buy…

Simple crafts like this are meant to be a cost saving project. With that in mind, make sure to check your craft box before you buy. I have always been an “end of the season” shopper. My craft bins are well stocked with picks and florals that I bought for next to nothing the previous year. Christmas disappeared quickly this year, but I still see some crafting items in most stores today. Great time to stock up!

My silver candlesticks were a thrift store find several years ago for a specific vignette. Thrifting is perfect for items that you rarely use and don’t want to sink a lot of money into. There is no glue involved here today so those vintage silver candlesticks of Grandma’s would come through unscathed as well. In fact, if you have a bit more time than the 2 minutes my candlesticks required, you can put this together with little to no cost.

Pine cones from the yard glued to a floral wire would work if you don’t have a ready made pick. Wrap several together with floral tape and form a pick of your own. Since you only need a few sprigs of greenery, a quick snip from your artificial tree or wreath would barely be noticed. Any pretty ribbon would would work in place of the jute as well!

Everything You Need

If your craft bin is bare, I’ve got you covered. You will find a version of all you need for this winter candlestick upcycle below.

For more decorating ideas for the season, check out my latest post, 5 Easy Ways to Welcome Winter Into Your Home.

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