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Upcycled Candleholder Using Kitchen Utensils


When Erica over at On Bliss Street asked me to join her in the Cent-Sational Salvage Challenge, I was immediately intrigued.  I love a good upcycled project, and when I found out that Jess at Live Randomly Simple, Timisha at Toolbox Divas and Jason at East Coast Upcyclers were on board, I knew I was in! Great upcycled candleholder project made using kitchen utensils from the Habitat Restore at Sparkles of Sunshine.The rules of this challenge are pretty simple. All I had to do was take the monthly theme and head over to my local Habitat Restore and promise not to spend over $15 on my project. You can use materials you already have on hand to help you with your project, too. This month’s theme was Kitchen Utensils, and my project was made with a mere $1.59.

Great upcycled candleholder project made using kitchen utensils from the Habitat Restore at Sparkles of Sunshine.Here is what I used to make this project:

  • 3 Butter Knives
  • 1 Saucer plate
  • Chalk paint and brush
  • Hot glue/glue gun

I originally bought just a set of butter knives, thinking I would use them to make hooks to hang something. I like to be original, though, so I decided against that idea since I’ve seen so many people do that. I came up with the idea to use the knives as legs for an upcycled candleholder, so I went back to the Habitat Restore and bought a saucer so I could complete my plan.

Great upcycled candleholder project made using kitchen utensils from the Habitat Restore at Sparkles of Sunshine.I love it when my hubby helps me with my projects, especially when my projects require extra strength! He was more than happy to bend my set of knives for me. 

Great upcycled candleholder project made using kitchen utensils from the Habitat Restore at Sparkles of Sunshine.I decided to paint the saucer with some chalk paint I already had in my craft stash because it looked pretty boring to start with and needed some color. A couple of coats later I was ready to assemble my upcycled candleholder and attach the legs.

Great upcycled candleholder project made using kitchen utensils from the Habitat Restore at Sparkles of Sunshine.I attached the knives to the saucer plate using a hot glue gun, arranging them flat in a triangle to form a tripod base for the candleholder. It was a perfect fit! I love it when that happens.

Great upcycled candleholder project made using kitchen utensils from the Habitat Restore at Sparkles of Sunshine.All that my upcycled candleholder needed now was a candle.

Great upcycled candleholder project made using kitchen utensils from the Habitat Restore at Sparkles of Sunshine.I love that my upcycled candleholder is the perfect size for a pillar candle like this one. What do you think?

Great upcycled candleholder project made using kitchen utensils from the Habitat Restore at Sparkles of Sunshine.If you have enough knives, you could easily make matching candleholders. Just bend the knives at different lengths to adjust the height if you want the heights varied. Unfortunately, I only have two knives left, so I’ll have to think of another project for them. Ideas, anyone?

Great upcycled candleholder project made using kitchen utensils from the Habitat Restore at Sparkles of Sunshine.I just love these decorative legs don’t you? I’m so glad I found such beautiful butter knives at the Habitat Restore! What a steal for only $1!!

Great upcycled candleholder project made using kitchen utensils from the Habitat Restore at Sparkles of Sunshine.So, how do you think I did on this month’s Cent-Sational Salvage Challenge? I hope you’ll stop by and visit the other bloggers participating to see what they’ve come up with this month, too. This challenge was so much fun, and I already know what I’m doing for next month’s challenge. I can’t wait to show it to you! Would you like a hint? It involves a switch plate. That’s all I can say for now, so you’ll have to stop by again next month to see my creation.

Shared with: Merry Monday, Something to Talk About, Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop, What’d You Do This Weekend, Two Uses Tuesday, Creative Craft Challenge Link Party

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  1. michelle james says

    April 24, 2015 at 11:35

    This would be a really cute and cheap way to make individual cupcake stands too. I love it!

    Reply
    • Christie Selken says

      April 26, 2015 at 16:24

      Thanks, Michelle, you are so right…I love the idea of cupcake stands!!! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Erica says

    April 24, 2015 at 15:54

    Seriously, this is so creative! Awesome job Christie!!!

    Reply
    • Christie Selken says

      April 26, 2015 at 16:23

      Thanks, Erica! It was so much fun participating in the challenge! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Beverly says

    April 25, 2015 at 19:36

    This is such a fun project! It’s definitely original. It turned out great!

    Reply
    • Christie Selken says

      April 26, 2015 at 16:22

      Thanks, Beverly! I’m so happy with the way it turned out, too! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Sarah J says

    April 27, 2015 at 10:12

    Popping over from Merry Monday =) I love it! I found the Cent-Sational Salvage Challenge too and have been meaning to give it a go… IT you and Jess (LRS) are on board I might have to try it. See you at Two Uses Tuesday (Mon 8pm EST to Fri 11pm EST) over at Sarah Celebrates!

    Reply
    • Christie Selken says

      April 27, 2015 at 10:21

      You should so join us next month, Sarah! I know you like giving old things new uses!! I’m so glad you stopped by today. See you later over at your place! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Karen @ Karen's up on the Hill says

    April 27, 2015 at 14:41

    Christie, that is so cute and clever! I never would have thought of it in a million years!
    Thanks so much for sharing with Something to Talk About! Pinning!
    Karen

    Reply
    • Christie Selken says

      April 27, 2015 at 14:52

      Thanks, Karen. This challenge definitely made me think out of the box! 🙂

      Reply
  6. jess says

    April 27, 2015 at 19:18

    ahhh it turned out awesome! I would have never thought of using silverware as legs…inspires me to think of what else you can use silverware legs on!! I am loving this..pinned and shared! genius!

    Reply
    • Christie Selken says

      April 27, 2015 at 20:46

      Thanks, girl. I love Michelle’s idea of making cupcake stands with these!! 🙂

      Reply
  7. kerihouchin says

    April 28, 2015 at 10:17

    That’s so creative! I’ve seen some flatware used to make wind chimes, but you would need quite a few pieces.

    Reply
    • Christie Selken says

      April 28, 2015 at 10:25

      I’ve seen wind chimes made from a teapot and flatware, so maybe I’ll hold on to my extra knives until I have enough to give it a try! 🙂

      Reply
  8. joylovefood says

    April 29, 2015 at 21:44

    This is so pretty, what a creative idea! Thanks for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend? I hope you will join us again this Monday!

    Reply
  9. Jamie (TigerStrypes) (@satrntgr) says

    May 9, 2015 at 13:47

    That is adorable!! Would be great for a buffet table to put pieces of food on, too!! Love it!!

    Reply
    • Christie Selken says

      May 10, 2015 at 14:38

      Yes, that is a great idea. So glad you like it!

      Reply
  10. Bonnie says

    May 9, 2015 at 19:14

    This is awesome! I was at ReStore today and looked at the silverware but was at a total loss as to what I could create with them. This is a wonderful idea and I haven’t seen anything like this before. Thanks for sharing with us at the Creative Craft Challenge Link Party!
    ~Bonnie

    Reply
    • Christie Selken says

      May 11, 2015 at 09:16

      Thanks, Bonnie, but I can’t believe you were at a total loss…you always have such great ideas! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Robin @ Redo It Yourself Inspirations says

    May 14, 2015 at 20:06

    What a creative idea that looks amazing!!! I’ve got to try this. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Creative Craft Challenge!! pinned 🙂

    Reply
    • Christie Selken says

      May 15, 2015 at 17:32

      Thanks, Robin. I’m glad you like my idea. Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  12. Stephanie Volkert says

    May 17, 2015 at 13:49

    That is really neat! You certainly had better luck with utensils than I did!

    Reply

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