I’m a tad bit obsessed with all things peppermint, and I made some darling Peppermint Striped Candlesticks that are perfect for your Christmas decor!
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I really love the striped and polka dot pumpkins I made this fall, and I thought the stripes would be perfect for the peppermint theme, and to add to my Christmas decor. I was right! I’m in LOVE with the red & white peppermint stripes!
I made a set of three–a stripe, a plain white, and a plain red. I also made them into candlesticks, by drilling a space for tea lights. I love how quick and easy these are to make–they were done in an afternoon, and that includes drying time!
PEPPERMINT STRIPED CANDLESTICKS
SUPPLIES:
-4×4 post, cut into 3 pieces, 10 inches, 8 inches & 6 inches (or other desired sizes)
-Twine/Jute
DIRECTIONS:
I used the same technique to make the stripes as I did with the pumpkins!
For the plain pumpkins, I like having the colors layered, so I painted the white post red first, then white, so when I sanded and distressed it, it would be white with red peeking through. I did the opposite for the red post. I also painted the entire striped post red first, then added the tape for the stripes and painted white on top. After the paint was dry, I used a sander to distress each piece.
I used a 1 1/2 inch spade bit (you can get them for as low as $6 as Home Depot) on my drill to create the opening for the tea lights. Sometimes a spade bit can be a bit tricky at that size–I used it because I had it–but a Forstner bit’s blade is designed a bit differently.
I have these on my kitchen table and LOVE them! They would be darling for party centerpieces, and can be used indoors safely if you use battery operated tea lights. They would also look cute on a mantel, entry table, window ledge, and probably anyplace. ☺ I’m crazy about stripes, admittedly!!!
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capturing joy with kristen duke says
These are so cute and clever! Pinning!
simply {kierste} says
Thank you, Miss Kristen!!
Leigh Anne Wilkes says
Totally in love with these!! Pinned and shared on Facebook!
simply {kierste} says
Thanks so much, Leigh Anne!!!
Lolly Jane says
Seriously the cutest, girl!! Love these!
simply {kierste} says
Thank you, girls. :)
Mique says
I absolutely LOVE these Kierste. They are adorable!!
simply {kierste} says
Mique, thank you!!! xoxo
katie says
Cute, cute, CUTE!!!
simply {kierste} says
Thank you, Katie!!! For stopping by, and for your comment!!! xoxo
Mariel @ Or so she says... says
These are awesome, Kierste! I love it. Pinned!
simply {kierste} says
Thank you, Mariel!!! xo
Cookie 17 says
Hi Kierste,these are really the BomB!! so cute I love your work all ways amazing….Thank Merry Christmas….
simply {kierste} says
Thank you so much!!! Merry Christmas to YOU!! xo
Shelly says
Such a great idea, I absolutely love these!
simply {kierste} says
Thank you so much, Shelly!!! Merry Christmas!!
Ingrid says
Super cute!! I’m in love with the stripes!
simply {kierste} says
Thank you, Ingrid! I’m in love with stripes too!
Janet says
These are super cute, thanks for sharing your fun idea!
simply {kierste} says
You are so welcome! Thanks for stopping by!!
gigitph says
Love these…adorable!!!!
making them… might make one set with chevrons… hmmm
simply {kierste} says
That would be adorable too!! Send me a pic if you do!!
Mand says
These are really cute. What kind of spray paint did you use and how did you distress them? Could you use acrylic paint? Can you do the distressing with sand paper or do you need a power sander? Did you put some kind of finish on them after all was done?
simply {kierste} says
Thank you! I used Krylon’s Cherry Red spray paint, and Rustoleum’s white spray paint. I used a power sander to distress them, which is infinitely easier and faster, but you could definitely use sandpaper. I would use a medium grit. I didn’t use any kind of finish, because they don’t get any wear or tear. Good luck!!! xo
Sharon says
Would you be able to use normal tlights or just the battery ones.
Simply Kierste says
I just used the battery-operated ones, so I could use them safely in the house, and not worry about fire.
Christina Olvera says
Hi Kierste,
I am going to do a Holiday Craft party and would like permission to make your candlesticks! My friends have seen them and want to make them :)
Christina
Simply Kierste says
Of course!!! I’d love to see pics when you’re done!!! xoxo
Christina Olvera says
and, we love them!
Simply Kierste says
I’m so glad!!! :)
Katie says
These are so darling they’ve inspired a girls night craft night with my besties!!! Thank you for sharing your creativity!
Simply Kierste says
These are the perfect craft night project! Have SO much fun with your besties!
Emily says
Super duper adorable!
Laura says
Could I use acrylic paint on these? I am making them this week yay!
Simply Kierste says
Yes, you can! You will probably need more than one coat for good coverage, so plan accordingly, but it will work! Have so much fun!!!
jennifer says
I love all your crafts! I’ve made the 4×4 pumpkins and now I’m about to finish these peppermint candle sticks! I can’t wait for the 4th of July flag 4×4’s! They are all super easy and super cute! Thanks Kierste!
Simply Kierste says
You are so welcome! I have to say, they are some of my most favorite crafts too!!! xoxo
Sherri says
Iam making these candles how do I get the circle wood out I really hope someone reply
Thanks
Simply Kierste Design Co. says
Hi, Sherri! I used a router to take out the circle on the top–I explain more about it in the post!
Jodi says
Could you please tell me what kind of wood your posts were that you used. Thanks so much, love your stuff!
Simply Kierste says
I used untreated 4×4 posts!!! Thanks so much for reading!!! xoxo
Christina says
I’m making these today with 25 friends! Can’t wait to share the photos with you!
Simply Kierste says
Oh my goodness, how fun!!! Can’t wait to see them!
mEgan sucher says
These are so darling! I made the pumpkins with some friends this fall. We loved them so much, we are making these! Just a question. Could we use acrylic paint instead? I’m worried it is to cold for spray paint. Thanks!
Simply Kierste says
Yes, you can definitely use acrylic paint! You may need an extra coat, so plan accordingly, but it will totally work. Enjoy!!
Jill says
These are adorable, have been looking for some stylish but easy to make Christmas decorations and these are perfect!
Simply Kierste says
So glad you love them too! Thanks so much for stopping by!! xoxo
Deb says
Love these! Making them tomorrow for my daughter for Christmas! Can you tell me the names of the fonts you used for “peppermint Striped Candlesticks” please?
Simply Kierste says
Sure! peppermint= Sacramento; striped= Ostrich sans inline; candlesticks= Ecuyerdax
Karen says
Beautiful! I’m making these for my Ward Christmas Party Centerpieces!! So excited!! Did you use paint or spray paint?
Karen says
Oooopss…I just ready the comments and there is the answer! Thanks Kierste!
Simply Kierste says
Glad you found the answer! These will be perfect as centerpieces!!! xoxo
Cyndi Troutt says
These are so cute
Simply Kierste Design Co. says
Thank you so much, Cyndi!! xoxo
Deborah says
Having lots of trouble trying to make the candle hole in the top. Looks all chewed up and not smooth like photo. Any tips?
Simply Kierste Design Co. says
Sometimes a spade bit in this size can be a little tricky. You can also try a Forstner bit (amazon affiliate link: http://amzn.to/2yHKdjy, and you could try Home Depot too), the design of the blade is different and thus should remedy the issue. Good luck!!!
Nicole says
Hi there! I made these and mine look much more rustic than yours, I don’t know why. I sanded the wood prior to painting, used acrylic paint and masking tape but the paint still
Bleed through so the lines are not perfectly straight. Then I sanded with a sanding block but it didn’t give enough of a rustic effect so then I did a sanding belt but not they look too warn out lol.
Not sure if I can some how send you a photo of mine and maybe you have a suggestion to get them looking more perfectly rustic? Lol
Simply Kierste Design Co. says
Sure! Send me a photo to simplykierste@yahoo.com!