Yesterday we shared some spooky Halloween candles made using prayer candles.  Here is another idea for them that is a little more on the traditional side!  Mitzi from Mitzi’s Miscellany decorated them using bits from her collection of vintage wallpaper!  This is one of those instances where I find myself swooning over wallpaper.  Wallpaper is a funny thing like that; when it’s on a wall and needs to be removed it is the bane of my existence, but in an application like this I absolutely adore it!  Of course, if you don’t have scraps of pretty wallpaper laying around, you can also use scrapbook paper, wrapping paper, or even fabric.  [how to make wallpaper wrapped candles]

Project estimate:

• Prayer candles, $1
• Wallpaper, on hand
• Mod Podge, on hand
• Ribbon or lace, on hand or $1
• Embellishments, on hand or $1
• Glue, on hand

Total:  $1 and up

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Are you one of those crafters who hoards things like empty bottles and cans for future use?  Me too, much to my husband’s chagrin.  But when the blogosphere is full of so many great ideas for reusing them, like this elegant recycled can vase by Karen at Shabby Sweet Cottage, it’s hard not to hang onto at least a few odds and ends just in case inspiration strikes!  I love how she used embossed wallpaper to give the can a subtle yet eye-catching texture.  (Can’t find the embossed wallpaper at a reasonable price?  There is a local discount store in my town that sells closeouts and odd lots, and they almost always have this kind of wallpaper for a lot less than you would pay at regular retail stores, so keep an eye out for good deals on it in unexpected places!)  [how to make elegant recycled can vases]

Project estimate:

• Recycled can, on hand
• Embossed wallpaper, about $5 and up
• Ribbon, on hand or $1
• Embellishments, on hand or $1
• Glue, on hand

Total:  about $5 and up

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Stamped Favor Bags: $3

Make custom favor bags for your wedding by stamping an image on the front and adding flowers and ribbon. The dollar store usually has mini organza gift bags (not like the muslin shown here) that would work for this, and you can always find flowers (or other embellishments: beads, buttons, trinkets, etc.) and ribbon easily. Find instructions at My DIY Wedding Day.

Wallpaper Scrap-Covered Chocolates: $1 and up

Take scraps of wallpaper (you could even use samples from old wallpaper sample books), cut to size and cover mini chocolate bars. Add a little glitter for a pretty and sparkly favor. For a wedding favor, print a tiny label with your event details and stick it to the bottom of the bar. This adorable idea would work for a variety of events, from weddings, bridal showers, flowery birthday parties or even tea parties. Project by Kellie at Ada and Darcy.

Wedding Coloring Book: $1 and up

I love this idea: a wedding coloring book for your pint-sized guests. Actually, I think coloring books would be great favors for guests of all ages. I found this idea (along with a lot of other good ideas and great money-saving wedding tips) at Gingerbread Snowflakes. Great Ideas for Budget Weddings

Rhinestone Monogrammed Bouquet Wrap: $2

I found this fun DIY bouquet wrap idea and I just knew you could do it on a dollar store budget. Dollar Store Craft-ize this project with those rhinestone monograms they have in the crafts section at Dollar Tree – just cut the dollar store monogram into individual stones to set in the shape you want. Check out this project for more info on this rhinestone technique. Make a Rhinestone Monogrammed Bouquet Wrap at Crafts Unleashed.

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