Today I had exactly one hour to make this project, take photos and post. I mentioned I had the materials ready and it was just a matter of finding time….
So, here they are. Such an easy way to add a
little whimsy to an empty wall or garden gate.
I had bought these plaques at the ‘Dollar Store’
(which cost $2.00 each)
I removed the chain and the eye hooks…
…painted it and then added a pipe clamp.
I also added a hanging hook to the back
Placed two of my many,
many jars; added a little light…
The hardest part of the project was trying to place the tea light inside the jar, as my BBQ lighter ran out of fluid and I couldn’t get the tea light to sit straight….but you get the idea.
So here is the run down…
plaque = $2.00 each
pipe clamps = $0.98 each
jars = free
total cost of project = under $6.00 for both
total time for project = 30 minutes (incl. drying time)
Yay for cheap and easy!
I will be going away to our family cottage this weekend, hoping to spend some technology free time hardly gonna happen and while I’m gone, I hope you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend.
Can’t wait to come back and see what you’ve been up to.
much love,
Lucy
Linking to these wonderful parties, thank you for hosting!
Krysten @ After 'I Do' says
Love this, these look so good!
NJ says
These look lovely 🙂
Snappy Di says
Pretty nifty!
Di
Katie says
i would love to visit your home, you have so many little nooks filled with beauty! 🙂 enjoy your weekend lucy with your fam, take care!
HI THERE! says
Love these! The look fabulous in your display!
Stylish Settings says
Really lovely and you have to love the price.
Thanks
Kylie
Anonymous says
Very cute! I love cheap and easy, too. They look great on your wall!
Nancy
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NanaDiana says
Lucy- What a clever girl you are! Those are just darling and I kind of like that the candles aren’t burning perfectly straight..of course it would make a wax mess if left to burn, I suppose..but it is cute all the same! Love the seashells in them- xo Diana
Sweeter Hours says
Lovely. simply lovely! Bookmarking for a room I am working on 🙂
Amy Kinser says
How wonderful these look on your wall. What a great project. Have a great weekend.
Barb says
Love the softness of your photos! the sconces look terrific on your wall!
La Vie Quotidienne says
Absolutely great…I would love these on a garden gate. Thanks for this wonderful idea! Have a great day.
Sweet Young Journey says
Love it! What a great idea Lucy! Your project and your post looks fabulous!
xo Cheryl
The Old Block House says
Gorgeous. I’ve been wanting to make these, but haven’t found the time. For now, I’ll just admire yours.
gertie @ http://www.theoldblockhouse.blogspot.com
Beth says
Very awesome, thanks for the tutorial:)!
Beth
Elaine says
What a great idea! Love it!
cri-cri says
simply and beautiful !
caussarieu says
merci pour cette magnifique idée !!!
bises
Deborah March says
Positively INSPIRED!!
Tanya says
What a cute idea. I’m going to have to look for those wood plaques!
Nayana Donga says
wow..great idea and seems doable. it looks lovely. following you.
Mikko Tyllinen says
Very beautiful!
A Rosy Note says
You’re so clever, Lucy. Those turned out great 🙂
Six Sisters says
That is so gorgeous! We would love for you to come share this at our “Strut Your Stuff Saturday” link party! http://sixsistersstuff.blogspot.com/2011/07/strut-your-stuff-saturday-week-2.html
Love,
The Sisters @ sixsistersstuff.blogspot.com
The Mama says
Absolutely beautiful! One day you need to give a tour of your house it must be gorgeous.
xoxo
Leslie
Baking Holly says
These look so cute! I bet they would be great in the kitchen too for cooking 😀
Laura@Corner House says
So pretty. I featured this on my blog tonight.
Tammy says
Good Job! Really pretty!!!
Karina.Zhen says
Very cute, I love the color blending of the light blue! The best part is that you can change the theme of what you want to place in the jars. Where can I find the pipe clamps?
Anonymous says
any hardware store or auto parts store will have the pipe clamps.
Debbie @ OtRD says
What a great idea! Beautiful!!
deb says
The wall you placed these on with all the frames is amazing! Thanks for the very clear instructions.
Anonymous says
Your crafts are beautiful! Never cheesy, only classy!
BrittanyG says
What do you use to attach the clamp to the wood?