I have so many old books so I thought....Hum, I wonder if I could make them into candles holders? This might look good for holiday decorating?
I started by tracing around my candles
Then I clamped the book together leaving the back jacket out of the mix so I could cut through the pages, then glue the back cover to hold the candles in place
I used my jigsaw for the big hole and these red thingys on my drill to cut the smaller holes
Don't worry if they are not exactly perfect holes because you are going to cover them with sheet music or scrap paper
Now I mod podged around all of the pages and the back cover and used the old brick trick and let it dry
If you have a great looking book you could leave the book jacket on, but since mine was an old math book I pulled it off. Then brought out my stamps and walnut ink and mod podged on a new top page, all of the details are on my post altering books
I think I'll do another one with a Christmas Theme
I put lace around the candles and tied a cord around the book
I know you will come up with great ways to alter this simple project and make it your own....I'm just the idea thrower!
Happy Creating!
61 comments:
thats a really great look, I love this,
This idea is beyond fabulous and very versatile, too! Love it!
Carol You are just so creative, how fun! Hugs marilou
So creative, it turned out gorgeous! Irma
Neat look! Wayyyyy better than the old math book!
Very COOL candle holder! Look at your "tools"...
Did you get your tree decorated today??? Mine is almost done. Want to see it in the morning light as it's a rainy day and then I'll take some photos.
Warmly,
deb
It looks great. I love the lace and how you ripped the cover off.
I did something similar a few months ago and then used the leftover pages in the circle to make a wreath.
Here's the link.
http://holy-craft.blogspot.com/2011/11/book-page-wreath.html
That is beautiful and so original. It will look so gorgeous in your Christmas tablescapes.
You come up with the most original ideas, Carol. This is a beauty!
As always another wonderful idea. Thanks so much for sharing your talent wit us.
Wonderful and creative!
What a beautiful, and creative idea!
Cool! What a great look. You could do the same thing for other occasions as well.
That is a great idea especially to use a math book which reminds me how much I dislike math. Kidding aside, it really is a pretty vignette which happens to be a candle holder. The lace makes it have a romantic look which is very lovely.------
Shannon
Great idea to anchor the candles so they don't tip easily. You are the maestro of altering and embellishing. Lovely gift idea and I thank you for sharing. Blissful creating dear...
You are so creative. Very pretty!
GREAT IDEA...YOU CAN ALSO MAKE XMASTREES WITH OLD PAGES..THERE IS SO MUCH U CAN DO WITH OLD BOOKS JUST YOUR IMAGINATION....
Miss C...well, you amaze me AGAIN! Fabo girl!
Now..about painting your tree. Don't use regular spray paint. The chemicals can and do cause some strings of lights to 'melt'. They rubber/plastic reacts with the propellants in the paint. That's why the acrylic with water works great!
xoRebecca
so darling! I didn't know the jigsaw had a circular piece, better get the hubby to show me how to use that! love your projects....always do!
Thank you for the brick trick! I'm making a dollar store book into a secret box (a bit at a time, it's really boring cutting those pages with an exacto) and I was wondering how to get everything to stay flat while I glued it. Thank you for sharing. The candle books look really pretty.
such a clever idea and so very pretty, thanks for sharing:)
What a great idea Carol! Love the books turned into a candle holder. Seems as though you have a tool for everything. My tools exist of a hammer, screwdriver and a scraper.....I think I need a drill!!!
hugs
Sissie
This turned out so pretty! Thanks for sharing, I think I even have one or two of the round dohickys for my drill! t.xoxooxo
Carol--your creativity NEVER CEASES to amaze me! Does your brain stay awake at night thinking up new decorating ideas??
You are one talenting woman! Thanks for sharing all your ideas.
WAY clever there my friend. I really LOVE this idea. They turned out great Carol.
Carol - what a fantastic creation! You are so creative! I've never seen a jigsaw tool - perfect holes! I need to hang out in the power tools aisle at Home Depot on my next spray paint visit for sure. ;)
-pamela
Oh my gosh that is soooo pretty and such an awesome and unique idea!!
Thank you for sharing it with us!
Very cute idea! That tool looks scary! LOL Can't wait to see what you do next! xoxoxo
Olivia
Hi Carol,
I don't think your mind ever takes a rest. You came up with a great idea and I love what you have done. I think it looks great,
Char
You are so clever, honestly. This is a grand idea...
What a great idea! Your embellishments always make everything extra special. Beautiful.
You are TOO TOO AMAZING!!!!! however your nephew is over here practically in TEARS!!! He LOVES MATH... and was gasping as I went down the page...LOL!! I think that would look Beautiful in a Library or on top of an Old Pump Organ..... :) I do hope you show us the pictures of the Christmas themed one..
How beautiful! I'm going to start by wrapping a candle with crochet or lace! Hugs! ♥
So cute Carol! Now I need a jigsaw and those little red things. Home Depot here I come... XoXo
What an awesome idea, Carol! Can't wait to try it. I'll have to get one of those jigsaw thingies, but I've been meaning to get some power tools.
Pinning on pinterest. :)
Cheers,
Tracy Screaming Sardine
How creative!
Hi Carol,
Love this look, what a great idea. It would make such a nice little gift for all of those who love to read. The attention to detail is fabulous...
All the Best,
Christine
Carol, You can take the simplest things and make them so beautiful! I love the way you embellished the book and candles. Gorgeous!
Hugs,
Sherry
Oh Carol this is such an awesome candle holder! Gorgeous!
OMG! Carol!! You have completely outdone yourself with this one! WOW! I LOVE how you can think outside of the box! I am VERY inspired! What nice homemade gifts! :)
That's so creative and I love the look. I hope you post a Christmas one if you do it.
OMG!! are you really from the same planet I live on??? I can't be;lieve it!!
so creative... you make me feel really envious... in a good way (is there a good way??)
Love it!!...Hmm I do npt own old books, or the thingo to make the hole, but I woork at a school where I do knpow are planty of books looking for a new home or a new life??
anyway...
as usual i leave full of inspiratin or copycat inspiration??
:P
Cheers carol!!
LOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooOOve your blog!
Hi Carol,
I love this creative and cool candle holder.
You are the Master of Creativity!
Dee
This is just lovely, Carol! I appreciate the tutorial from your wonderfully creative mind!!
Carol, I just have one question...when do you sleep? LOL
Another great tutorial! Thanks for sharing.
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.
Carol
I love this Carol! I never used walnut ink until I read one of your tutorials and I may be making this one too!
That is an amazing project Carol, I love it!! So enchanting!!
Hope you have a wonderful holiday season! xox
Sonia
Carol, I am so impressed with this wonderfully clever idea. What a fabulous gift idea, unique.
Have a beautiful week
TTFN ~
Marydon
Seriously, you are one of the most creative women I have ever had the pleasure to "meet". How do you come up with this stuff?? And what and where did you find those red thingies??
Lady you are a veritable font of inspiration :))
This is SUCH a good idea! Who would have thought? Great job! :D
Hugs,
Absolutely beautiful, I love it!
Hugs, Biljana
Hi Carol,
This is such a fabulous idea, we'd love for you to join our "What's It Wednesday" linky party that is now open.
Hugs,
Patti and Paula
Wow what an awesome idea! Love it!
So neat. Great idea. Hugs Ginger
So pretty....very creative idea...thanks for sharing!
oooooooooooohhhh and awwwhhhhhhh!!!!
treasures said...
Another beautiful creation!!! A wonderful idea and so pretty!
~ Julie
Thanks for the instructions! Here's what I did with them: http://not-so-young-adult-librarian.blogspot.com/2012/02/book-candle-holder-craft.html
Thank you for sharing us your great ideas:))
my book handle holder:
http://guriana.blogspot.com/2012/04/swieczniki.html
wish you Happy Easter:)
xox
Guriana:)
Thank you so much. Great timing. =)
blessings
barb
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