| One easy way to set the tone of a room is to | | | | depend on what materials you use. For example, |
| add candles. Nowadays, candles also come in a | | | | sheer white ribbon with pearl buttons creates a |
| variety of scents, which can increase the | | | | perfect centerpiece for a wedding. You can |
| ambience of a room. Candles have become so | | | | create a nature themed look by using raffia or |
| popular that there are now even designer candles | | | | hemp and buttons that look like stone or wood. |
| with embellishments such as shell and beads. | | | | Gluing branches around the bottom of the candle |
| Unfortunately, these candles are often very | | | | adds to the natural theme. |
| expensive compared to plain candles. If you want | | | | • You can also attach buttons to create |
| to get that expensive look of designer candles in | | | | images, such as flowers. A larger button makes |
| your own home then you can decorate plain | | | | the center of the flower while smaller ones form |
| candles yourself for a fraction of the price. | | | | petals and green pins make the leaves and stems. |
| Wrap it Up | | | | You can also make other basic images like |
| • One of the easiest way to decorate a candle | | | | rainbows or smiley faces. Try creating a whole |
| is to layer it with your favorite decorations. You | | | | scene with a sun, house, and flowers. |
| can find faux gems and pearls already on a string | | | | Garden Candle |
| in your local craft store. All it takes is a little glue | | | | • If you want to get a delicate look, try |
| to attach the strand of gems or pearls to the | | | | attaching dried flowers to a candle. While you can |
| candle. Make sure you wrap the string tightly and | | | | glue the flowers on, the best way to do it is to |
| do no leave any gaps. If the string is too big, but | | | | use melted wax. Candle wax can be purchased in |
| it down to size and secure it with a knot. | | | | any craft store. Once you melt it down, smear a |
| • You can do the same thing with ribbon, | | | | little onto the back of a dried flower with a |
| trims, sequin, yarn, and even fabric strips. You can | | | | paintbrush. Then cover the flowers with another |
| find materials anywhere: the fabric store, craft | | | | layer of wax in order to protect the delicate |
| store, or even your own home. Recycle a | | | | flowers. You can also tie a ribbon or hemp around |
| favorite dress, shirt, or kid's blanket into a | | | | the candle, but attaching buttons or beads would |
| covering for a candle. You can be inspired by | | | | overdo it. |
| anything around you, so take your inspiration | | | | • If you are looking for fragrance, then add |
| from your favorite colors, textures or patterns. | | | | natural fragrant items, such as vanilla or coffee |
| Buttons | | | | beans, cinnamon, or fragrant herbs by attaching |
| • Buttons are not just meant for clothing. Try | | | | them with wax. For your own safety do not light |
| wrapping a candle in ribbon and then pinning | | | | candles that have been decorated with flammable |
| buttons on top. Alternatively, you can also just | | | | items. |
| glue buttons to the candle. The effect created will | | | | |