Votive holder embellished with silk paper, silk yarn and beads...
...and one with silk yarn and 'snipped out' holes.
Guess who made the orange one?!? :)
Our candle holders in use at dinner one night...
...and an aerial view. :)
I just love the warm light that shines through the thin felt...
...making everything (and everyone!) around them a little more beautiful...
...and chasing the winter's chill away!
This is a quick and easy project requiring very little roving...
...and you really cannot make an unattractive one, no matter how you choose to embellish them!
Just remember to make the felt very thin and light (two fine layers will do)...
...in order to get the maximum 'glow' from each votive holder.
We used silk yarn for some and sparkly synthetic yarns for others...
...but you could also play around with all manner of gauzy fabrics or free-form crocheted bits.
As Fiona suggests, and for safety's sake...
...do place the candles on glass jar lids and not directly on the felt...
...and don't leave them burning if you leave the room.
33 comments:
love them:)
OOOO how romantic,dont they look Fabulous. I love them :)
I love how they look all together lit in the dark, very cozy.
Riet--Thanks!!
Karen--They really are, aren't they? I have to admit (grudgingly)that this time, I actually prefer the white- on-white ones!
Monika--Thank you! Quite cozy, indeed! :)
I love how the light shows through. They are great and...very romantic yet totally sassy and fun.
WoW, fantastic idea! It makes smooth and warm climate around. Lovely :)
They do create a lovely warm glow!
Heather, I love these candle holders! They are amazing and beautiful and so effective.
Take care
They look so romantic lit up
Andrea, AgDa, Rachel, Linda and Susan--Thanks so much!! (It's an easy project ...try it!!)
They look gorgeous. Candlelight is very flattering!
Wow! Just Beautiful!!
Andria and Kathryn--Thank you!!
How extraordinary! Those look festive with or without a candle! It's a really great idea, I love projects like this!
Love how they glow!
I love, love, love these - and that orange one is da bomb.
Everything is better with candles. :)
LOL, I thought the candles were right in the felt, and I was very puzzled!
They look lovely with the light shining through!
You make the coolest things.
Thanks so much, ladies! I'm glad you like them, too. Anytime you put light behind thin felt, I think it adds a special 'something'
:)
Super pretty!
Great Heather!!!
Keri and Grazyna--Thanks!
These are lovely Heather. I love the warm glow from felted votives / lanterns.
I use flickering LED tealights in mine - they flicker and look just like a candle & the batteries last for about 60 hours before you need to change em.
xx
Oh, so, beautiful! Makes me want to do some felting. I have plenty of fiber around here to get started with :)
Those are so beautiful and impressive. They really do take on a whole other life when lit!
Deborah--That's a super idea, to use LED lights!! I'll have to buy some!
Ally--Oh, yes, do!! I'd love to see what you come up with!
Kathleen--You don't have to use silk yarn...wool yarn will actually felt in better, and if it's easier for you to find, then by all means, use it!!
Pumpkin--Thanks so much! (I prefer them lit as well.)
The little candle holders are really lovely. Such a warm glow comes off them. I'm glad you mentioned taking safety precautions as not everyone would think of that. Absolutely lovely. :)
beautyful!!
So beautiful Heather!
They look lovely all lit up! Perfect for the winter table! As to the article in Living crfats- I would normally make these like you did, with the flat resist, but I thought for beginning felters, the idea of going from flat to round working with written instructions might be a little confusing, so I thought the balloon made it the visualizing more clear ...plus when making them with children they love to bounce and toss the ballooon around!
Beautiful project!
Thanks, Sandie and Kim!!
Fiona--I know what you mean about the 'messy, fun bouncing' being the best part for kids. I will definitely keep this in mind for my 'one day' grandchildren! :) XXO
I LOVE your candle holders!! They're absolutely magnificent! Such a beautiful warm light! Warm regards, Alexandra.
Alexandra--Thanks!! We really have been enjoying using them!
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