Making Candle Rings

Decorating around the house for all the upcoming holidays is fun and something I look forward to. Every year I add new things to keep it fresh, interesting and most importantly fun! Candle rings are another great way to decorate something that most people probably already have and give it some new life.

First measure around the candle you want to make the band for (thick, fat candles work best) and add about an inch (1") for turning the ends. Now choose a design to stitch. For Halloween you can use pumpkins and bats, for Thanksgiving you can use fall leaves and for Christmas use a wreath, snowman, poinsettia, gingerbread man or bells. Whatever design you choose just make sure to buy your Aida band wide enough so that the design fits. Cut the Aida band to the length needed for the candle. Fold the band in half to find your center point and stitch your design onto the band.

To attach it to your candle first turn under the ends, press and slipstitch for a clean finished edge. Then wrap the band around the candle and use either two-sided sticky tape or slipstitching to hold in place. Pretty simple huh! They also make great gifts for teachers, babysitters, coaches or anyone else you need a quick gift for.

Another way to hold the band in place is by using pins to tack it down in the back. Only use that method if no one is going to see the backs of your candles. Cute trick ; )

Important Note: These bands are for decorative use only. When burning your candle remove the band.

Happy Stitching!!