How to Make Votive Candle Wrappers

Votive candles can be used for many different purposes. They create an ambiance when used as table decorations for a romantic Valentine's dinner or a wedding reception. Votive candles are a useful favor to give to guests at a wedding, shower or birthday party. Plain votive candle holders can be easily personalized to fit the occasion by creating a customized votive candle wrapper. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

Ribbon

1

Cut ribbon to match the occasion to fit around the votive holder. The ribbon should match the color of the wedding, shower or birthday theme.

2

Secure the ribbon to the votive holder using double-sided tape. Ribbon can be placed at the top, bottom or anywhere in the middle.

3

Tie a bow out of the same ribbon to secure to the votive holder for further decoration. Secure the bow with double-sided tape over the ribbon seam.

Lace

4

Measure and fit lace around the votive holder. Use lace in any design to fit the occasion, such as hearts for Valentine's Day or bells for a wedding.

5

Cut the strip of lace to the measurements.

6

Secure the lace using double-sided tape. Use as thin a strip as possible to prevent dirt from sticking to the adhesive that might be exposed beneath the holes in the lace, while still holding the lace securely.

Vellum

7

Fit vellum around the votive candle holders, marking where the edges of the candle holder meet the paper. This gives you a template to work with.

8

Cut the template out, leaving some on each edge for overlapping.

9

Cut out the colored or printed vellum for each candle holder. Use the template to ensure the right fit.

10

Secure with double-sided tape or cut holes in either end of the template and secure with ribbon.