Autumn Leaf Candle Centerpiece
The warm glow of candlelight is so very romantic, isn’t it? As the summer turns to autumn, doesn’t it seem that the light outdoors is that of a flickering candle? The colors of fallen leaves are so bright and fiery, as the sun sits low in the sky bathing every surface in golden light.
It’s that feeling that I wanted to capture for these candles. Something that celebrates the romance of the season and celebrates its earthiness.
- Wide mouth pint mason jars
- Burlap ribbon
- Spray adhesive
- Hot glue and hot glue gun
- Fallen leaves
- Jute twine
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- Cut a length of burlap ribbon to wrap around the mason jar. Use spray adhesive to glue the ribbon to the jar.
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- Use a hot glue gun to add decorative leaves to the burlap. Just a tiny dab will not hurt the leaves.
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- Wrap twine around the candle and add a monogram tag to personalize it.
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I wanted to add to the theme of the season by printing off a favorite quote for autumn:
“Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree.”
―Emily Brontë
I added this tag to a larger mason jar filled with balls wrapped with twine. This trio would be a lovely centerpiece at a fall wedding or event.
Used In This Project:
- Scallop Hang Tags • I chose the “Botanical Monogram” style in deep red.
- Large Oval Hang Tags • I chose the “Botanical Monogram” style in deep red.
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Stephanie Rose is a gardener who lives in Vancouver, BC, Canada, where she has grown over 100 edibles, 400 perennials, and countless other plants in her small urban yard; a hobby that continues to grow with each season. Stephanie writes DIY garden projects, yummy recipes and crafty goodness at Garden Therapy where she hopes you will find something to inspire you to get outside for a little, well, garden therapy.
These are so pretty! I may dip the leaves in melted beeswax first to keep them from becoming brittle. This will also preserve the color a little longer~ the poem is a nice touch. I’m looking forward to giving some as teacher gifts, thanks for posting!