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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DIY Sequin Magnetic Picture Frame

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Is your fridge covered in photos from family and friends like ours? If so you’ve probably noticed that they are looking a little dingy and word from dust and grease. Now you can protect those precious photos and dress up your refrigerator at the same time with this easy DIY sequin magnetic picture frame!

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I love getting photos of friends and family in the mail. Admittedly, most of them come during the holidays but it’s still wonderful, especially if it’s from loved ones who live far away that we don’t see often.

The last time I changed out the photos with the most recent ones, I noticed that the old ones were in poor condition from the myriad of meals we cook. You don’t want to throw out the old photos simply because you’re displaying updated ones. Unfortunately, some of them are in such bad shape you don’t have a choice.

 

Picture Framed in Sequinned Magnetic Frame

Instead of not displaying the photos or risking ruining them, you can protect them with a DIY sequin magnetic picture frame. It’s super easy to make and budget friendly, especially if you get your frames at the Dollar Tree like I did. One multi-pack of sequins from the Dollar Tree can make 4+ frames putting you pennies over a dollar per frame. You seriously can’t beat that! (Plus, hello, sparkly!)

 

 

Sequined Magnetic Picture Frame Materials

DIY Sequin Magnetic Picture Frame Materials

Step 1

First, remove your magnetic picture frame from the packaging.

Note:

Step 2

Next, determine the order you want to attach your sequins. Since all of mine were varying shades of blue and green, I put them in order from most green to most blue.

Step 3

Then, add a thin section of glue to the bottom of the frame.

 

Close Up of Sequins on Magnetic Picture Frame

Step 4

Begin attaching a line of sequins along the bottom edge of the frame and working your way up.

Step 5

Continue until you have 3 rows of one color, adding glue as needed to your frame.

Step 6

Once you have your first 3 rows of sequins glued, add a small amount of glue on the side edges of your frame being sure to leave the center open for your picture to show through.

Tip:

Step 7

Now, continue adding your sequins in rows of 3, again, being sure to leave the center of the frame open for your picture to show through. This is another reason why leaving the paper insert is important. Use it as a reminder to leave the center of your frame clear.

 

Close Up of Sequins on Top Half of Magnetic Picture Frame

Step 8

Once you reach the top half inch or so of your frame, again add a thin layer of glue across the entire top and attach 3 rows of sequins.

 

Picture Framed in Sequinned Magnetic Frame on Polka Dot Background

Step 9

Check all of the edges to ensure that no glue has seeped down then set aside to dry.

 

Magnetic Sequin Picture Frame on Polka Dot Background with text overlay - DIY Magnetic Sequin Picture Frame

Now you can easily and frugally protect those precious photos on your fridge with this DIY sequin magnetic picture frame. It is so simple to make and it makes changing out those cherished photos easy. These make wonderful simple gifts too. Add a photo of your own kiddos and give to grandparents for a thoughtful, handmade gift that doesn’t break the bank.

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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

Easter Napkin Rings with text overlay - Easy Upcycled Easter Napkin Rings

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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