Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Patriotic Tea Lights

My husband and I enjoy having BBQ's this time of the year (I'm sure many of you do as well.) And sometimes the sun goes down before we are ready to head inside so...
I made a cute centerpiece for our patio table that brightens up the table after dark and lets us keep gabbing until the wee hours.
It was super simple and can be done to match your decor. I painted {freehand} 3 mason jars with stars and stripes {leaving some of the glass unpainted so the light will shine through}and then added the raffia as a cute touch. If you decide to do your own you can use a stencil if your not comfortable free handing. I added tea lights inside but, if you have a problem with mosquitoes you could add citronella candles.

*unlit*

*lit*
[it wasn't very dark:/]

*Top View*

I had all these supplies when I did this project so it cost me $0! Use whatever you have at home to create your tea light centerpiece!
Amanda

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Yours Truly Amanda at 6:12 AM
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23 comments:

  1. BLJ Graves StudioJune 29, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    Love your tea lights... and you can't beat the price. :-)

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  2. Amber DJune 29, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    Whata fun idea, what kind of paint did you use?

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  3. AmberLouJune 29, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    those are crazy cute!

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  4. ~janJune 29, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    Amanda used acrylic paints. She has a baby in the tubby and can't get to the computer. But since she used my paint, Amber I feel confident in answering for her:)

    Happy Tuesday and Happy Crafting!
    ~jan

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  5. Jamara @ My NW NestJune 29, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    These are adorable! Think I'll be making some of these! TOO CUTE!!

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  6. CorinnaJune 29, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    Well, these are just the cutest thing ever! I have tons of mason jars and I am totally gonna have my 10-year-old do this for me because she's a better painter than me! LOL

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  7. Megan SmithJune 29, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    just shared this on my blog! thanks for sharing :)

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  8. ArabellaJune 29, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    Great project! they are really cute. I'm a new blog friend through Reinvented Linky Party.

    Have a beachy day...

    Marie @ Sally Lee by the Sea
    http://nauticalcottageblog.com

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  9. Homemade HeatherJune 29, 2010 at 1:11 PM

    Those are so fabulous! What a great idea! Thanks for visiting my blog btw!

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  10. JenJune 29, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    Visiting from Tip Junkie! This is such a cute idea! I just might have to try this! Thank you for sharing!

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  11. The Preppy StrawberryJune 29, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    What a cute idea! I'm a new follower just stopping by to say hi!

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  12. AmandaJune 30, 2010 at 6:46 AM

    Those are truly adorable!! Love what you did, and thanks for stopping by my blog. Love your name too ;)

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  13. sarahJune 30, 2010 at 2:43 PM

    very cute.. I am linking this from my blog...

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  14. Diann @ The Thrifty GrooveJune 30, 2010 at 9:19 PM

    A very cute and thrifty holiday decor! It turned out great.

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  15. Joy@Thrifty Parsonage LivingJuly 1, 2010 at 2:21 AM

    Very cute! I love them!

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  16. RhondaJuly 1, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    I love it and have plenty of jars! Yea!

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  17. michelle@somedaycraftsJuly 2, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    That is just so darling!

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  18. Linda@CraftaholicsAnonymousJuly 2, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    Festive and fun! awesome! Thanks for joining the Patriotic Parade!
    have a safe and happy 4th!
    Linda

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  19. Nana's Fun StuffJuly 2, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    Super cute!! Love it and thanks for sharing!! Have a safe and wonderful 4th! ~ Laura

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  20. Maryann @ Domestically-SpeakingJuly 9, 2010 at 11:31 PM

    What a cute idea! Hope you had a great 4th!

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  21. NicoleDJuly 11, 2010 at 12:39 PM

    So cute! I was looking for a cute way to dress up some jars for the citronella candles I want to make. Thanks for sharing!

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  22. The Style SistersJuly 22, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    I loooove this idea!! You are so creative! I think I might have to use tape I don't know how great mine would turn out if I free-handed it. What a cute idea for an outdoor patriotic wedding! You could have these set all around. Really really darling.

    Karin

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