Vintage Lace Tealight Holder

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 It's time once again for The Sustainable Pinterest Challenge, a group of bloggers who are challenged to recreate a pin from Pinterest focused on sustainability. Many thanks to Julie from Sum of Their Stories & Gail from Purple Hues and Me for hosting.  This month we are sharing something 'From the Kitchen'.

My inspiration came from this pin, but I wanted to use real lace. Not a problem when you have a little stash of it tucked away in the closet! 
It all started with a glass yogurt jar, Mod Podge, embellishing glue, vintage lace, flower trim, and some old jewelry.
Some Mod Podge was applied to the clean jar with a foam brush.
The netting (that was with the lace) was applied first and allowed to dry.
Another layer of Mod Podge was brushed on and the vintage lace was applied over the netting.
I just love the detail in this piece of lace!

The flower trim was added around the top edge.
Time to add a little 'glam'.  This earring was in the bag of jewelry and attached with embellishment glue.

The project was done except for the addition of a battery-operated tealight.

It gives off such a warm glow on a winter night!

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As I said at the beginning of the post, this is the The Sustainable Pinterest Challenge and it is also a blog hop. Be sure to visit everyone else participating to see their wonderful 'From the Kitchen' projects.  Their links are all listed below:
 
 

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Julie | Sum of their Stories
Gail | Purple Hues and Me
Terri | A Good Life
Ann| The Apple Street Cottage
T’onna | Sew Crafty Crochet
Julie | Treasures Made From Yarn
Lydia | Life Beyond the Kitchen
Allyson | Southern Sunflowers
Mel | Decor Craft Design
Donna | Modern on Monticello
Linda | Crafts a la mode
Niki | Life as a LEO Wife

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  1. Crafts a la modeFebruary 1, 2022 at 3:35 AM

    Very very pretty. I love working with lace. Lots of fun with nice results. Pinning for future reference also. Best wishes Linda @crafts a La mode

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    1. AnnFebruary 1, 2022 at 10:54 AM

      Thank you, Linda. I love lace too and always buy it when I see it at yard/estate sales!

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  2. Sum of their StoriesFebruary 1, 2022 at 7:04 AM

    That's so pretty, I love that lace and the flower trim and jewel thing (technical name!) finish it off perfectly. Those little yogurt jars are just so useful for craft project aren't they?

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    1. AnnFebruary 1, 2022 at 10:55 AM

      They sure are! Did you know they make lids for them now? That opens a whole new realm of possibilities!

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  3. Gail @Purple Hues and MeFebruary 1, 2022 at 7:51 AM

    Your lace tealight holder is so adorable, Ann! I bet you love seeing the wonderful glow and design when lit! Perfect for cold winter nights! Aren't those yogurt jars the best! I have several bags full of them. I love the Qui yogurt and can't seem to throw away the jars when I finish eating the yogurt!

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    1. AnnFebruary 1, 2022 at 11:00 AM

      Thank you, Gail! I love these little jars, too. I have another idea, but I need my wood and power tools that are currently in storage!

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  4. Lady of the ManorFebruary 1, 2022 at 7:56 AM

    These tea light holders are so cute and a great way to reuse those yogurt cups. Thanks or the link to he other upcycle ideas. So many great projects! Happy week! Zenda

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    1. AnnFebruary 1, 2022 at 11:01 AM

      We all seem to have them, don't we? There are lots of great ideas here - Happy Hopping!

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  5. Kim February 1, 2022 at 10:16 AM

    Just perfect, Ann! Love the bling...adding even more sparkle to the candlelight.

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    1. AnnFebruary 1, 2022 at 11:02 AM

      Thanks, Kim. It was that 'one little extra' that I thought it needed!

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  6. Lydia from Lydia's Flexitarian KitchenFebruary 1, 2022 at 11:11 AM

    I love the shape of the glass yogurt containers. You've made something very romantic. Wouldn't a few more be pretty on a table?

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    1. AnnFebruary 1, 2022 at 3:02 PM

      You read my mind, Lydia. After making this one, I had the same thought of grouping them on a table!

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  7. https://decorcraftdesign.wordpress.comFebruary 1, 2022 at 11:26 AM

    I always love to see a vintage look and that earring just caught my eyes. Very lovely, Ann!

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    1. AnnFebruary 1, 2022 at 3:04 PM

      That one stood out to me too when I dumped out the bag of jewelry. Everything needs a little sparkle!

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  8. Life as a LEO WifeFebruary 1, 2022 at 12:49 PM

    Beautiful! I love how the lace looks with the tealight glowing! It would be great for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner! I did not know they had special embellishment glue. I will be on the lookout for that.
    XOXO,
    Niki ~ Life as a LEO Wife

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    1. AnnFebruary 1, 2022 at 3:07 PM

      Thank you, Niki. It's great stuff and available everywhere!

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  9. JulieFebruary 1, 2022 at 3:06 PM

    Your project turned out really cool.

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  10. Terri SteffesFebruary 1, 2022 at 4:11 PM

    That's such an elegant little tealight. I can see these at a wedding!

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    1. AnnFebruary 1, 2022 at 7:46 PM

      They would be perfect for a wedding, Terri. Great idea!

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  11. Sew Crafty CrochetFebruary 1, 2022 at 9:27 PM

    This is really cute! I love the lace, and it looks great with the tealight on inside.

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  12. Allyson @ Southern SunflowersFebruary 2, 2022 at 3:56 PM

    Ann, that's a fantastic way to upcycle a yogurt jar ~ very pretty and unique! I love seeing when you're able to incorporate your estate jewelry into your projects.

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    1. AnnFebruary 3, 2022 at 8:26 AM

      Thank you, Allyson. Every time I dig through the pile of jewelry, I see something new!

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  13. mary scottFebruary 2, 2022 at 7:49 PM

    Really pretty! Thanks for the tips.

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  14. Carol BentonFebruary 3, 2022 at 11:05 AM

    The up-cycled and embellished jar/tea -light holder is perfectly charming. Adding the netting as an under-layer for the lace was the perfect step. Then, the vintage earring really sets it off. (I love Mod Podge!)
    Carol
    www.scribblingboomer.com

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    1. AnnFebruary 3, 2022 at 4:27 PM

      Thank you so much, Carol. Mod Podge is the best stuff!

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  15. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasFebruary 4, 2022 at 8:58 AM

    Ann,
    I used to make these and embellish them with venice lace appliques and ribbon roses and sell them when I used to be a craft fair vendor....So pretty!! Thanks so much for stopping by
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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    1. AnnFebruary 4, 2022 at 11:51 AM

      I'll bet they were pretty! Thanks for stopping by, Debbie.

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  16. The Antiqued JourneyFebruary 4, 2022 at 9:58 AM

    Oh my gosh this is SO pretty!! I LOVE it. How creative!

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  17. Joanne February 4, 2022 at 11:40 AM

    What a pretty votive holder!

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  18. Marie-Interior FrugalistaFebruary 5, 2022 at 9:53 AM

    This is so pretty Ann and would make such beautiful wedding decor incorporated into table centerpieces or the guest book table.

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    1. AnnFebruary 5, 2022 at 10:36 PM

      Thank you, Marie, and that's a wonderful idea!

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  19. Carol BentonFebruary 8, 2022 at 7:24 PM

    Hello, again! I'm circling back to say "Thank You" for linking up at Talent-Sharing Tuesdays.
    Carol
    www.scribblingboomer.com

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  20. Donna @ Modern on MonticelloFebruary 9, 2022 at 3:45 PM

    So pretty! The lace just makes it so romantic looking. And I love that it a recycled project.

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    1. AnnFebruary 9, 2022 at 7:19 PM

      Thank you, Donna. You know I'm 'all about recycling'!

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  21. La Buhardilla de ConchiFebruary 12, 2022 at 2:53 PM

    Hola Ana, acabo de conocer tu blog y me encantan todos tus trabajos, la candela que has realizado con el bote de yogurt y el encaje antiguo es precioso, me ha encantado el resultado. Una buena idea que apunto para realizarla en algún momento.
    Felicidades, besicos

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    1. AnnFebruary 12, 2022 at 7:10 PM

      I'm so glad you found my blog and are inspired to give this project a try. I hope you'll visit again soon!

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2022 at 11:19 AM

    So pretty!

    Michelle
    https://mybijoulifeonline.com

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