Fake Distressed Wood Candles from NORTHSHORE DAYS

It's no secret that Natalie from NorthShore Days is one of my oldest and dearest blogging friends.  She lives in New Zealand and even though we are a million miles apart, she senses things.  No matter how cool I was trying to be, she knew I was stressed getting ready to go on a trip, working and blogging.  She just sent me a guest post and told me to use it whenever.  Is it any wonder that she is so dear to me??

Hey Silo Hill Farm readers, 

I'm Natalie from NorthShore Days and I'm so happy to be visiting the Farm, while Danni is away this week.

Today I'm going to show you a neat little trick to dress up those cheap dollar store candles, without spending a lot of money.

My project calls for fake wood cardstock, but really you could use pattern you like.

It's as easy as 1 2 3....

Measure the card and cut to size, then stick it to the candle with double sided tape.

I embellished mine, very simply, with twine.

Wouldn't these make the cutest gifts? Or center pieces?

 But to be extra careful, remove the card if you plan to burn the candles.

I like my candles to be part of my decor so they are very rarely if ever, lit.

So easy, no mess, minimal cost and a great decor "pick me up".

Thanks for having me Danni..

Take care

 

 xxx

 

 

Aren't those candles just awesome?  I thought they were real wood and paint when I first saw them!  Now Natalie didn't mention it, but I will....she makes the most fabulous jewelry and sells it in her Etsy Shop which you can find HERE.  I'm not kidding you...check it out!  I wear a lot of Nat's jewelry and I get compliments on it all them time!  I gave several pieces of it as Christmas gifts last year and they were very well received.  Here prices are almost too reasonable and I was surprised by the low shipping costs as well. 
Thank you for the great guest post Natalie AND for being such a great friend!!  I love ya girl!