Simple glass votives are wrapped in black lace trim (this type of lace can be found in the ribbon section and sold by the yard at most craft and fabric stores. I purchased mine at Jo-Ann's). I'm pleased with the way these turned out. They have a bit of a Gothic feel to them.
Pick up a yard or two of black lace trim, cut off a strip that covers the perimeter of your votive candle. Using a needle and black thread, overlap the edges and make small stitches to tack in place.
Steff
October 10, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Geez, I love this. So simple, it takes a crafty genius to come up with it. Could KISS you for this idea!!!
Bonnie@WhatAboutPie
October 15, 2010 at 7:47 am
Loving this idea as well! It definitely has the goth look to it…so perfect for Halloween! Wow! I have to do this…need to check my stash of ribbons to find some lace. Ya know what stinks, I was just at Jo Ann’s the other day, wish I’d seen this post before…I better keep a closer watch on your blog! hee hee! I love how the glow of the candle shines through the lace. Boy, I am so glad I got on your blog this morning! I am finding one great idea after the other and loving it! You’ve made my morning!
Brittany
October 21, 2010 at 10:19 am
This could actually be used anytime of the year… so versatile! (and stunning)
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Gray
June 5, 2011 at 9:34 am
I love this! My friend sent me to this blog to check this out! It will be PERFECT for our Halloween wedding!! Oh my…I have a lot to do before October!
Gayle from Behind the Gate
September 3, 2011 at 9:26 pm
Oh my… aren’t you the clever one! Love love this, found it on pintrist.
Blessings,
Gayle from Behind the Gatemodularly
Brooke
September 30, 2011 at 12:03 pm
Thank you! I love this! I saw it on Pinterest as well. I am going to do this in ivory lace for my wedding. It was the perfect final touch I needed for my vintage wedding. Thank you so much!
Brittany
September 30, 2011 at 9:01 pm
I love these! I saw them on One Pretty Thing. Thanks for the inspiration!
Araseliz
September 8, 2012 at 8:54 pm
Love this. I’m planning my daughter’s sweet 15 and will be doing this project. Thanks you. Be blessed.
Jamie B
September 21, 2012 at 1:25 pm
THIS is GENIUS!!! Thank you so much for sharing it… What I love about it is you can adapt it to any holiday really by changing the colors of the lace. Too cute! I hope it’s okay, I just couldn’t help but feature this in a Halloween Crafts/Decor Round-up I just finished. You can see it here:
http://jamiebrock.hubpages.com/hub/Super-Cute-DIY-Project-Ideas-Decorating-for-Halloween
Thank you!
Victoria
September 27, 2012 at 3:53 pm
So pretty! I love this. I wanted to let you know I shared this here: http://www.vixenmade.com/2012/09/diy-lace-projects.html
Chria
September 30, 2013 at 9:56 pm
This is a very pretty idea. I have lots of votives.
Carolyn
October 11, 2013 at 6:25 pm
How easy is that? I thought you would have to use fabric or decoupage glue. I have lovely (very plain) battery operated candles with a very realistic flame. I’m going to go out and get holiday colors and have each seasonal changes.
Jeanne
November 12, 2013 at 2:52 pm
I love this idea of the black lace around the votives!!!! So easy…. but so classy!!!!!! I am a wedding planner/decoration s etc and i plan to use this in my black and white wedding for Summer 2014!!!