Colorful Upcycled DIY Butterfly Votive Holders Gift

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Are you utilizing your thrift store finds as awesomely as you could be? There are a ton of great furniture makeovers you can tackle and of course, they’re great places to find frames for a myriad of projects. Sometimes, though, it’s the little things you’re overlooking that can be crazy useful. These colorful upcycled DIY butterfly votive holders prove that.

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Pink and Green Butterfly Votive Holder Gifts on Pink and Green Background

Glass votive holders at the thrift store are a dime a dozen… okay, maybe more like 25 cents each but still. You know what I mean. I can’t count the number of times I’ve strolled past them without a thought. This time I wanted to challenge myself to spend the smallest amount on my project so I grabbed 3 of these for only 75 cents.

I knew I wanted to do something spring-y but wasn’t quite sure what. Then I saw these butterfly stencil masks in my stash and thought they were perfect for spring. Boom! I was ready to start crafting.

It wasn’t until after they were made that I realized what a great gift they make and since we’re in the process of decluttering right now, why not make something beautiful to give away. Filled with candy and an electronic candle, these are the perfect easy gift for Mother’s Day, teacher appreciation gifts, and more!

 

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Votive Holders Next to Oil Based Sharpies

DIY Butterfly Votive Holders Materials

Step 1

First, clean your glass votive holders.

 

Votive Holder with Scalloped Circle Stencil Mask on It

Butterfly inside of Scalloped Circle Stencil Mask

Step 2

Next, place your stencils on a votive holder. I also recommend taping off the edges because it makes it easier to clean edges.

 

Green Paint on Masked Votive Holder

Close up of Green Paint on Masked Votive Holder

Step 3

After your stencils and tape are in place, fill in the unmasked area with one paint color. Mine needed a couple of back-to-back coats to achieve the bright, vibrant color.

Step 4

Before the paint dries, carefully pull off your tape.

 

Green Stenciled Votive Holder

Step 5

Then carefully pull off your stencil masks. This is easier with a pair of slanted tweezers. If you use your fingers, the paint is more likely to smear.

Step 6

After the tape and stencil masks are removed, let the paint dry completely.

 

Butterfly Stencil Mask on Frosted Votive Holder

Tape Around Edges of Votive Holder with Butterfly Stencil Mask

Pink Painted Votive Holder with Butterfly Mask Removed

Pink Butterfly Outline Votive Holder

Step 7

Repeat steps 2 through 6 for each votive holder. You can use the same stencil masks and color or you can change it up like I did.

 

Pink and Green Painted Butterfly Votive Holders

Step 8

Once the paint is dry, place your votive holders on a sheet pan and place the pan in a cold oven.

Step 9

Set your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 30 minutes to set the paint.

Step 10

After 30 minutes, turn the oven off but do not remove the votive holders. Allow them to cool down slowly in the oven.

 

Wrapped Butterfly Votive Holder Gifts on Pink and Green Background

How to Make the DIY Butterfly Votive Holders Gift

Once your votive holders are made, you can totally keep them for yourself to use as decor. However, they also make a great gift (Mother’s Day is around the corner). Oh, and did I mention that they’re super easy to make?!

 

Close Up of Votive Holder with Candy

Step 1

Fill your butterfly votive holders with colorful candy.

 

Electric Tealights on Candy in Votive Holders

Step 2

Set an electric tealight candle on top of the candy. You want it to stick up above the top edge of the votive holder.

 

Filled Votive Holder in Center of Square of Cellophane

Wrapped Butterfly Votive Holder Gifts

Step 3

Next, wrap the entire thing with cellophane and secure with a pretty ribbon.

 

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See? I told you it was easy. These colorful upcycled DIY butterfly votive holders are so pretty and easy to make. They’re totally budget-friendly too. You can find tons of glass votive holders at the thrift store for a quarter a piece. Done and done, if you ask me. Now it’s time to check out what my friends have made for this month’s Thrift Store Upcycle Challenge. Take a look and be inspired!

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Pompom Bunny Decor for Easter

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When you’ve had enough of winter, the colors of Easter are a welcome bright spot in your home. Sometimes those colors aren’t enough and you want to amp up your colorful decor. This pompom bunny decor for Easter takes inspiration from the colorful eggs your kids love so much. Infuse that brightness and fun into your Easter decor with this easy tutorial!

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Bright colors seriously light me up. If I had my way, my home would look akin to a brightly colored candy store. It’s not just the color but the feeling that it evokes. Bright colors create a cheerful and sunny environment that brightens up the space and your mood.

Fun and colorful items shouldn’t be limited to the kiddos. Turn the tables this year and add that brightness to your Easter decor too. When choosing the pompoms to add to your bunny, keep the colors of Peeps and plastic eggs in mind.

I didn’t use any of the red, brown, or black pompoms. It simply brings that brightness and vibrancy down. Instead, stick with pink, purple, blue, green, and orange. I also added some white pompoms to mine but that’s entirely optional. Do what speaks to you.

 

 

Pompom Bunny on Candy Background

Pompom Bunny Decor Materials

 

Empty Cardboard Box

Step 1

First, cut any tape on your box and dismantle it so that it is flat.

 

Cardboard Box Cut into 2 Pieces

Step 2

Next, cut apart your box so that the 2 main sections are separated.

 

Bunny Outline Drawn on Cardboard

Step 3

Pull one cardboard piece in front of you and draw your bunny. Start with a large circle on the bottom. Then draw an oval overlapping the top of the circle. Lastly, add your ears to the top.

 

Cut Out Cardboard Bunny next to Scissors

Step 4

After drawing the bunny, cut it out of the cardboard.

 

Cut Out Cardboard Bunny on top of Piece of Cardboard

Bunny Traced on Piece of Cardboard

Step 5

Then use your bunny cutout as a stencil to trace an identical bunny on the second piece of cardboard.

 

2 Bunnies Cut Out of Cardboard

Step 6

Again, cut your bunny out of the cardboard.

 

Cardboard Bunny with Glue on It Next to Plain Cardboard Bunny

Step 7

Cover one cardboard bunny in glue after both bunnies are cut out.

 

Hand Holding Ribbon with Cardboard Bunnies in Background

Close Up of Folded Ribbon Glued to Cardboard Bunny

Step 8

Next, cut a piece of ribbon and place it folded over in the glue at the top of the cardboard bunny between the ears.

 

Cardboard Bunny with Ribbon Hanger

Step 9

Then firmly place your remaining cardboard bunny on top of the one covered in glue.

 

Cardboard Bunny Clipped with Binder Clips

Step 10

Attach binder clips around the edges of the sandwiched cardboard bunny to hold them together while they dry.

Step 11

Allow your glue to dry at least an hour before moving on (24 hours for E6000).

Note:

Step 12

After the glue is dry, remove your binder clips.

Step 11

Open your pompoms and add a line of glue along the bottom edge of your bunny.

Tip:

 

Close Up of Glue and Pompoms

Step 12

Start adding pompoms in a random order to the line of glue. The only rule I followed was that 2 colors were not right next to each other (if possible).

 

Close Up of Bunny with Glue and Pompoms

Step 13

Continue adding lines of glue and pompoms to your cardboard bunny working from the outside to the inside.

 

Close Up of Top of Pompom Bunny

Pompom Covered Easter Bunny

Step 14

After your bunny is covered in pompoms, set a heavy book or similar on top and set aside to dry.

Tip:

 

Side of Pompom Bunny with Ribbon Glued to It

Step 15

Lastly, glue ribbon around the entire edge of your pompom bunny and allow it to dry completely before displaying.

 

Pompom Bunny on Pink Background

Pompom Bunny on Wood Background with Pompoms

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This pompom bunny decor for Easter looks like a holiday themed gum ball display and I love it! Everything about it screams fun and cheerful which is just what you need after the dreariness of winter. Brighten up your walls on a budget and get ready for Easter with this easy and inexpensive tutorial.

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Easy Upcycled Easter Napkin Rings for your Table

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Creating a beautiful Easter table doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Save money and add elegant place settings to your table when you make these easy upcycled Easter napkin rings. They come together quickly and easily turn a regular plate into an inviting decor piece.

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Easter with my in-laws is a large, casual affair. When we eat, it’s buffet style and you find a seat where you can. It’s nice but it can be equally nice to have a properly set table with a family style meal. My family is much smaller so we can all fit at one table during the holidays.

The really great part is that I get the best of both worlds. These Easter napkin rings are great for my smaller family gathering. They’re exactly what you need to dress up your Easter table too. Don’t worry, though. They are super easy to make, not-to-mention fast.

 

Easter Napkin Ring with Napkin Inside on Plate

Craft Supplies next to Flowers and Shower Curtain Rings

Easter Napkin Rings Materials

Step 1

First, cut a length of craft ribbon that is 16-24 inches depending on the width of your ribbon. (The thinner your ribbon, the longer the length needs to be.)

Step 2

Next, place a small dot of hot glue on the inside of your shower ring at the place where it snaps closed.

 

End of Ribbon Glued to Shower Ring

Step 3

Now press the end of your length of ribbon into the glue and begin wrapping the ribbon around the shower curtain ring.

 

Close up of Shower Ring Wrapped in Ribbon

Step 4

Continue wrapping the ribbon until the entire shower ring is covered, then secure the end using hot glue. Trim off any excess ribbon and set to the side.

Step 5

Repeat steps 1-4 until your have the desired number of shower rings that you need covered.

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Square Piece of Burlap

Step 6

Next, cut a piece of burlap that is 5” long from your roll.

 

Hand Folding Piece of Burlap

Step 7

Now, fold the unfinished sides to the middle and secure with hot glue.

Note:

 

Hand Holding Small Folded Piece of Burlap

Step 8

Next, fold the finished sides to the middle and, again, secure with hot glue.

 

Close up of Glitter Eggs and Leaf on Burlap

Step 9

Then, flip your burlap piece over so that the glued edges are on the bottom and glue 2 glittered eggs to it as pictured.

Step 10

Next, glue one of your leaves to the burlap so that the stem rests between the 2 eggs. (See the picture above step 9 for reference.)

 

Close up of Front Easter Napkin Ring in Row

Step 11

Lastly, attach a small flower to your burlap with hot glue.

Step 12

Again, repeat steps 6-11 until you have the number of burlap adornments needed to match your wrapped rings.

 

Close up of 2 Easter Napkin Rings

Step 13

Finish by gluing all of your burlap adornments to your rings.

 

Close up of Easter Napkin Ring with one in the Background

Close up of Easter Napkin Ring with Napkin Inside

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These easy upcycled Easter napkin rings will have your place settings holiday ready in no time. Simply place your napkins through your napkin rings and set the table! You’ll feel good saving money while still having an elegant table for guests. Not to mention, it totally gives you an excuse to get crafty this week. Totally a win-win!

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