Lace Tea Candle Holder

Materials:

For this project you will need:

• Tea light or votive candles
• Small Glass Votive Candle Holders {to keep the project safe!}
• Rectangular pieces of lace – about 6-7” long. Heavier weight lace works better for this project.  
• Balloons
• Fabric Stiffener
• Needle and thread (to match the lace)

Step 1:

Trim lace to desired length and make sure there is a decorative edge on one side.  This is going to be the rim of the holder.  You may need to cut along the pattern of the lace to achieve this.

The next step is to sew a loose running stitch across the bottom, connecting the two ends…

You will then pull the thread, gathering the two ends together in a tight circle.  Knot the thread. 

This next part is a tad tricky if you have never sewn by hand before.  You will whipstitch the sides together and knot at the top.  You are basically creating loops.

Next, place the balloon inside of the lace bowl you have created.

Inflate the balloon.

Saw it through to fit the balloon if necessary.

Once the balloon is inflated and the lace is hugging the balloon, saturate it with fabric stiffener. 

For not a heavy weight lace use several coats of stiffener.  Then place in a bowl, cup, or some other container to let dry.

Once dry, pop the balloon…and there is your new tea light/votive holder

Smaller versions!

http://lauryngallowayblog.com/lace-votive-holders/