Candles in Bloom

Have fun creating three different flowery candles out of duct tape and getting into the spring spirit. All three flowers are super simple, taking less than five steps to make each.

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Lauren Bander, Columnist
April 11, 2015

Now that spring is rolling along, you may feel the need for some change. It’s time to take your cozy winter decor and put it back in the garage, for now you want a little pop of color. Put away those poinsettias and easily create duct tape rose, lotus, and daisy candles to brighten up your space. Literally.

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Materials:

  • Duct tape (preferably colored)
  • Electronic tea light candles
  • Hot glue gun
  • Scissors

The Rose

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Cut out duct tape pieces of about 3-inch for as many petals you would like to have. I did twelve, but it varies by what you think looks good.

The Lotus

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Cut out the pieces of tape the same way you did for the previous flower, making the pieces about 3-inch long as well.

The Daisy

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Cut out pieces of duct tape about 10-inch long.

These adorable little decorations can bring a fresh, new vibe to any space. Any of these would make an adorable floral display in your room, on your coffee table, or on a window ledge. Give them to friends or families as gifts to get them feeling springy and to brighten their day. The possibilities are endless.