As you might have figured from the previous post, I’m making some sort of Advent decoration. I have been thinking about buying a traditional Advent candlestick, kinda like this one but a bit more festive with white moss and mushrooms and maybe some Christmas gnomes. Just like the one we used to have when I grew up.
I still haven’t got a candlestick suited for this purpose or any kind of decoration, I just don’t know why I haven’t bought anything during these four years. Very strange, but on the other hand good because if I did, I might not have started with this neat project!
I went to IKEA yesterday with my oldest younger brother to buy large candles, FIXA floor protectors and fabric. I’m still looking for some nice fabric for my kitchen but it seems impossible to find anything I like.
So.. I had six items on my shopping list and I came home with about 20. I found lots of nice things I’ve been looking for for a while, such as patterned baking cups, a small Christmas tree plus decorations, pastry cutters, a splatter screen and (finally!) handles for my wall cabinets!
When I came home I couldn’t keep myself from decorating the candles, trying different materials and ribbons. I also had to find a solution for attaching hangers on my numbers. Luckily I have a few eye pins to spare, some super glue, a nail and a hammer. I made a hole with the nail, filled it with glue and stuck the eye pins in the hole. I made sure the loop was turned right in order to hang it on a ribbon or thread.
When the glue was dry I decorated the candles with organza ribbons, glittery embroidery thread and the tiny Christmas baubles. I’m not sure they are done yet, I will leave them for a few days to see if I miss anything. I also have to find another candle dish. The one I bought was a bit small and.. round.. I realized I need a rectangular shaped dish instead..
I also need to find some decorations for the candle dish so I have to go shopping anyway!
Here’s what the candles look like at the moment, not too bad to be honest! Less is more, right?
