This year I wanted to have a woodland theme for my Christmas decor. I know making candlesticks from logs has been done before, what hasn’t, but this was the first time for me.
This tutorial for rustic log candlesticks costs virtually nothing to make, and takes about 1 hour for nine pretty candlesticks.
We have a couple of wood piles from trees that were cut down on the property. I tried to pick out the nicest looking round logs that were on the thinner side.
This was a team effort for my husband did a lot of the heavy work, but I know many of you ladies out there could easily pull this off.
First, he cut the logs on one side to make them square. Then I showed him how long to make each piece. Boy was that sawdust messy!
I decided I would probably need about nine good size pieces for our dining room table.
Next we went to the basement and put each piece in a vice.
Using a 1-1/2-Inch Spade Drill Bit
I wanted the tealight to sit flush or slightly above the wood.
Then I arranged them down the center of the table on a burlap runner and added a few sprigs of boxwood.
Does it have a woodland feel? I’m not sure, but I do like the way they turned out.
Kathy Gelbish says
Now,I just need to convince Frank to help.
So pretty…would be perfect at out Deep Creek log cabin.
Patti says
Thanks Kathy.
It didn’t take long and I’m sure you could convince Frank to help you out!
Also, I agree it would look great at your cabin. Get out while the weather is still nice and gather your logs.
Thanks for stopping by,
Patti
Carole West @ Garden Up Green says
Love this…. Bringing nature indoors is the best. I’m bringing some of our farm indoors this year for the Christmas season. The simplicity of this is fantastic..
Patti says
Thanks Carole,
I’m sure you will have some great features from the farm. Can’t wait to see them!
Patti
The Gifted Gabber says
Wow…these are gorgeous!! What a cozy vibe for a holiday table! — Amy @ http://thegiftedgabber.com/
Patti says
Thanks Amy! I have a pretty big family so we’ll see who gets to sit at the “big” table.
Have a great holiday!
Patti
Marie H says
Beautiful. Simple, elegant and rustic. All at the same time.
Patti says
Hi Marie,
That is so sweet. Thank you!
And thanks for stopping by,
Patti
Kim says
What you did takes me back to my childhood , where I grew up and LOVE… This is perfect for gifts for my siblings . and my kids they all Love that Rustic look. So glad to find this MERRY CHRISTMAS
Patti says
Hi Kim,
So glad you like it. Even though my husband helped with them, I really think I could have done this myself. The hardest part was finding the right size logs and enough that weren’t rotted. I know your family is going to love them too. Merry Christmas!
Patti
Lori G. says
Very nice, love the rustic look. I’ve often wondered how the hole for the tea light is made. Thanks for sharing.
Patti says
So glad you like them Lori!
Denise Wright says
I love these! I don’t know if I could make them as nice as you did but I would love to do something like this next year. Pinned.
Patti says
Thanks. They really were not hard to make.
Vanessa says
Hi, Patti,
What a lovely project. I love the rustic look on your dinning table. You can do so much with these log candlesticks. Great project and I would love it if you would share at a link party I am co-hosting. I hope to see you there. http://diy180site.blogspot.com/2016/10/dishing-it-and-digging-it-link-party-119.html
Patti Estep says
Hi Vanessa,
Thanks for your kind comment and for the invite to share on your linky.
Have a great week!
Patti
creativejewishmom/sara says
Gorgeous DIY! Love those red glass bowls that really add a special touch. thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday really enjoying your contributions which are unique and beautiful!
Christine says
You did a great job you two! I just made mine a couple of weekends ago and just adore them. I can see them in so many vignettes!
Patti Estep says
Hi Christine,
They were so easy to make and I think they would last all winter.
Thanks for stopping by,
Patti
Jaclyn | One Thousand Oaks says
These are so pretty! They would be great in birch too!! I will be on the lookout for some mini logs now!
What did you use to make the photo collage of your last picture? I really like the lay out of it!
Have a great day!
-Jaclyn
Patti Estep says
Hi Jaclyn,
I’m so glad you like the log candlesticks. I agree that they would look great make out of birch too. I used picmonkey.com to make the collage. Thanks for stopping by,
Patti
Bibi says
Pinning this one! I’m all about natural rustic decorations. Thank you so much!
Visiting from the Wednesday link-up.
Best,
Bibi
https://simplesummit.blogspot.com/2016/10/little-house-in-pumpkin.html
Patti Estep says
Hi Bibi,
I’m so glad you liked it. I am a big fan of all things rustic and natural too.
Have a great weekend and thanks for your kind comment (and the pin!)
Patti
Cristina at Ava's Alphabet says
I love this project and your gorgeous tablescape. Garden Matter is quickly becoming one of my favorite sites to visit! Pinned and sharing! Thanks for sharing on Family Joy Blog Link-Up Party this week. Hope you will join us again on Sunday at 12 EST.
Mary Denman says
Oh wow, I think I could do that! And it would be free! Yay!
Gorgeous! Dropping by from I Should Be Mopping!
Jamie says
Those are beautiful!! Living in the mountains, they would be easy for me to make. 🙂
The Happy Creations says
I love this, what a great tutorial too. I wish I had the tools to make this.
Thanks so much for sharing this with Turn It Up Tuesday. It is featured as my favourite for this week’s party.
Patti Estep says
Thanks for the feature. I hope everyone enjoys them as much as we did.
Patti
Nancy says
You guys both did a great job on these! I love them and think they’d be great for Thanksgiving too…
Wish I had branches….but the tree guy took them all away…and I guess I’m not so good with power tools….
Nancy
wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com
Patti Estep says
Hi Nancy,
The log candlesticks were fun to make. I’m sure if you ask around someone would be able to hook you up with a few logs.
Have a great week!
Patti
Evija at From Evija with Love says
Absolutely love your creativity and this project!! So happy you shared it with #OMHGWW, and glad to have you as my feature this week! http://fromevijawithlove.com/2016/11/02/nightmare-walls-wonderful-wednesday/
Patti Estep says
Hi Evija,
Thanks for the feature and I hope you have a great week!
Patti
Michelle says
These are beautiful! Pinned and shared.
debbie says
Well this may have been done before but I have never seen it. Simply gorgeous! Had to pin it and will be sharing. Thanks for joining our party~
Melony says
This is so pretty, using what nature has provided. I love the holders on the burlap runner. It all just looks awesome!
Keith says
Did you put any type of sealer on the wood to keep the sap from running out and preserve the bark?
Patti Estep says
Hi Keith,
I did not use a sealer. The logs I used were old fireplace logs that had long dried out, so sap was not an issue. You might want to search around to see what other people have done, since I’m not the first to have created this project. Perhaps they have used a sealer.