Janet of All Trades

I have wanted to make Jute sleeves since I say them in Coastal Living this fall and can be purchased here . They look so simple to make and elegant and they looked easy to make. First I ordered 1 yard of red and green from the Hobby Lobby . They had the right price and color I was looking for. Then I collected my Vases and various mismatched jars and glasses I started by laying the vase out on the Jute and cutting it a few inches large than my vase. Next I sewed a hem on what would be the top and one of the sides. Next I wrapped it around the Vase and pinned it to create me sleeve. Lastly I hand stitched it up the back to secure. Then I decorated it with a Dollar Store Reindeer and a little ribbon. And it was complete and so easy.. That I made a few more from my collection of glass wear. So easy and insert a battery operate candle and you have a lovely votive! Enjoy!

This year I have been working and creating with burlap on many projects and I was excited to see that Martha Stewart has an eye for it as well. Numerous Items in Burlap and the color of the summer,Yellow. On closer inspection of I noticed some burlap covered candles from Jayson Home and Garden I think someone else had this idea too.. Well my name isn't Martha, but sometimes I think it should be! Enjoy!

I recently bought this large lantern for our patio and was perplexed on what to place in it. It needed two large candles but after some research the two candles were four times as much as what I paid for the lantern!Then I remembered that I had two battery operated candles that I could use. After placing them in the lantern, I realized they are much too small,too busy and just the wrong color. So I decided to make a sleeve out of burlap to make the candles tall and change the color. I cut two pieces about 1" and 4" longer than the top of the candle and then hand sewed up the side. The burlap added a little height and color to the lantern, but it still needed something a little more. My husband suggested a little bit of twine to add some interest! I think that it helped lighten up the color a bit and added a little more texture.  Now I just need to stay outside late enough to turn them on! Enjoy!

I recently acquired a twenty five year old Encyclopedia and I really had to let it sit around for a few weeks before I figured out what I wanted to do with it. I paged thru it and marked some of the images that I really loved and then sat down one night and cut a few out. Then the inspiration finally hit me and I knew what I wanted to make,so I collected my materials. A Plastic sleeve and a glass candle holder. Then I covered them both with pages from the book with Mod Podge. I also had bought these metal edge tags for $1.00 a few weeks ago and decided to use them as well. I used them to frame an image from the Encyclopedia. The last step after they were dry was to add a little ribbon and a battery operated candle. Sitting on a old dictionary during the day.. And lit during the evening! Enjoy!