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FALL FESTIVAL week 4!!!

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I’m so excited that Wednesday is finally here.  I could get used to having this Fall Festival every week, it has been so.much.fun!
Let’s not waste anytime, let’s get this party started……
There’s a fantastic GIVEAWAY this week!!!
Info @ the bottom of this post~ squeal!!!  You’ll love it.
Alright, here we  go ~
for my project this week I thought I would take on a project of a collection I’ve always wanted in my home, but have resisted because they tend to be rather pricey.
Ha~ not any more. 😉
here’s my
 DIY version of vintage Mercury Glass Candle-holders.
I did use Martha’s post as a bit of a reference in the “how-to”  for making mine.  Although, I knew I wanted to include some metal flakes in my candle-holders & I also knew I wanted to include a vintage lace pattern in some of the candle-holders.
ALL but 2 of my candle-holders were from the dollar store.  You know the ones that everyone is making hurricanes out of.  Yep, those are the ones, I just decided to make mine into a diy mercury glass.
supplies:
candles-holders
craft paper or newspaper
painter’s tape
scissors
any type of spray glue (doesn’t have to be a stencil glue, it’s what I had on hand)
paper doilies
skewer sticks
metal flakes
KYRON LOOKING GLASS SPRAY PAINT
***outside of the purchase from the dollar store for my candle-holders, several weeks ago, the only things I purchased for this project was the KYRON LOOKING GLASS SPRAY PAINT & the metal flakes.  I purchased both at Michael’s Craft Store with a 50% off coupon.  Total spent on the 2 products was $11.49.  Everything else I had on hand, as I think most of you would as well.***
After following Martha’s tips as to how to wrap & prep for this project, I also went to cutting & paper shaping my doilies.
Then I used the painter’s tape to secure the paper doilies around.
This above candle-holder has the spray glue inside (step 1) then I attached the metal flakes with skewer sticks (step 2).  The I taped the paper doilies to the candle-holder (step 3).
Then using the same craft paper or newspaper you used to cover the OUTSIDE of your candle-holder when you sprayed  the glue INSIDE, wrap it around again (step 4).  Then with light short bursts spray the INSIDE with the Looking Glass Spray Paint (step 5).  I did 2 coats on each candle-holder. 
***It  is important to note that this project took a lot of time (for the drying process) but I used a cardboard box to place everything in, to allow for drying time.  Plus when I needed to walk away, it was all in one spot.  The steps are really easy.  It’s not really a complicated process, it just the drying & prepping that took the longest.  I did practice on 2 empty pickle jars before starting on a candle-holder.  Just to find a system that worked.***
Here’s the finished product.
(I know you are all sick of looking at my mantel, so I will spare you only a day & night photo of the *entire* mantel.)
All 10 of my DIY Vintage Mercury Glass Candle-holders during the day~
And night ~
I think it adds a “SPOOKY FACTOR” to our front room!
Plus, during the Fall & Winter, I love me some candles burning in the house at night.  Cozy.
I am thrilled with the results!  The 3 larger ones, I just sprayed the Looking Glass Spray & that’s it.  The rest of the collection, I used the metal flakes & the paper doilies.  I love that they vary.  I think the variation makes the collection look a little bit more vintage & that it wasn’t all purchased at one place at the same time.
Here’s what a couple of them look like in a smaller setting ~
I love both looks.  The entire collection together or a small grouping. 😉
What do you think?
Ok………………………………………………………
Now about that lovely GIVEAWAY form SHOP 24!!!
One lucky winner will be able to pick one pillow from The Fall Collection of SHOP 24!
Here’s the collection, all handmade, all hem stitched, all embroidered, all simply lovely ~
That’s right the winner gets to pick which pillow they want!
Just leave a comment to be entered in the GIVEAWAY.  You do not have to link up.
***ALL I ask is that you follow this blog in order to enter the giveaway.***
If you would like extra points for the giveaway, well that’s easy too ~
Visit SHOP 24 & let me know what you like over there in a separate comment.
SHOP 24’s owner is Lisa of THE PENNINGTON POINT (you know, the one with 9 kids!!!)  If you would like another entry for the GIVEAWAY, subscribe to her blog. Leave me a separate comment. 
on a side note, she recently showed her pantry in her kitchen…I was dying to see it, you know with 9 mouths to feed + the parents.  I just wanted to see it for the grocery factor alone, but of course it was as organized as can be. But yep, she shows all sorts of stuff on her beautiful blog, plus she’s a hoot!
if you want to tweet, FB, or do a post about the giveaway each will count for an extra entry.
 Just leave a separate comment.
this blessed nest on twitter ~ @thisblessednest
the pennington point on twitter ~ @homespun6
Okay, can’t wait to see what everyone has been up to lately.
Don’t forget to leave separate comments for extra entries for the giveaway!
Let the mixing & mingling begin…..
Hello! I’m so glad you’re here & reading my posts! I’ve started truncating my posts, so please click over to read the rest of the story!
THANK YOU!

Comments

  2. Oooh, these turned out great!! I especially love the night shots. They look great with those silhouettes! Thanks for hosting!.

    ~ The Speckled Dog

  25. GORGEOUS. GORGEOUS. GORGEOUS. Kellie, you are amazing! I may just have to give this a try.
    Can’t wait to link up to the Fall Festival…hoping to put the finishing touches on my project tonight!
    Thanks again for the Festival…it has been so much FUN!

  27. I am loving the Fall Festival posts, so amazing and inspiring! Thanks for posting these! I also love the mercury glass creations…so pretty!

  36. I just looked at Shop 24’s site on Etsy. I like a lot of stuff! I think my favorite is the Family pillow. Thanks for the chance to win.

  44. How gorgeous!!! Your patience with the process amazes me! I am not that patient…but the results sure were worth it. Lovely. I also love how they look at night..you are right…they do look a bit spooky. LOL But in a very classy way!

    I love the pillows too!!! They are so sweet and pretty and simple all at the same time! Would love to win one!

  55. I love EVERYTHING from the “mercury” glass candleholders to the cheeky gardener and all the photos and links in between.
    Carolleegail

  59. I went to shop24 and although the pillows are ALL so beautiful that I will have a hard time picking one if I win, I fell in love with the personalized shoulder purse. I will have to add that to my Christmas list!

  61. Those are amazing, wonderful, beautiful, and so stylish! Love um!
    Thanks for sharing a great project with us, will have to get up to the craft room and knock some of these beauties out!

    Thanks for entering me in the giveaway, the pillows are darling!

  67. Hello,
    Oh yes, please enter me for the “give-away”! I am already a follower of Lisa’s.
    I just meet your blog! Oh yes, through her’s. She has everything…neat & orderly…I would enjoy a visit & learning ‘work-shop’ with her!
    Blessings~
    ~Lori
    I will be back to visit! 🙂

  69. OMG I didn’t know today was Wednesday, I’ve been thinking it’s Tuesday. Not like my link up would have been anything compared to the amazingness that the other ladies brought. I did an itty bitty DIY portion on a thrifted wreath this week. So itty bitty, all I needed was a hot glue gun 🙂

    Your project is AMAZING! You blow me away!

  80. ohh my sweet friend.. you have outdone yourself. i LOVE your vases. so precious… I wanted these to decorate for christmas so I may have questions later.

    for the giveaway just email me when you have free time later and we will discuss. glad I was finally able to share my projects.

    I used several of your vendors for little bit’s bday party. thanks so much for sharing the links to their sites!! can’t wait for the striped straws!!!!

  84. LOVE your candle holders!! Love that they will work for so many things. I’d love to be entered in your giveaway, just became a follower of your blog!!
    My favorite is the precious pumpkin pillow.

  87. Hello again, Kellie,
    Okay…
    I am a follower
    your on my blog list
    I blogged about the give-away
    I already follow Lisa’s blog
    I also have her on my blog list
    wew…& oh yes, I love to and do visit the “shop”!
    Blessings to you~
    ~Lori

  89. Ok, i’m not entering, although am following (I fb=ed you)
    THESE ARE BLOOMING AMAZING, THEY ARE FLIPPEN FLIPPEN FLIPPEN STUNNING!!!

  90. About your project, wouldn’t the doilies be flamable on the inside like that? They look gorgeous! I’d love some for my house. I’m just wondering if they’re going to catch fire.

  91. Why is it that some people are so talented that everything they (you!!) touch is made more beautiful? Love the mercury glass candle holders. Oh, to be talented like that!!

    I love seeing your mantle, and my favorite pillow is the pumpkin one…loving fall!!

  92. Why is it that some people are so talented that everything they (you!!) touch is made more beautiful? Love the mercury glass candle holders. Oh, to be talented like that!!

    I love seeing your mantle, and my favorite pillow is the pumpkin one…loving fall!!

  93. Why is it that some people are so talented that everything they (you!!) touch is made more beautiful? Love the mercury glass candle holders. Oh, to be talented like that!!

    I love seeing your mantle, and my favorite pillow is the pumpkin one…loving fall!!