I started off by checking out my local thrift shop for some funky plates. You can check anywhere you like... thrift store, dollar store, Mom's cabinet, etc! I found 4 awesome plates that I loved and off I went! My next stop was to Hobby Lobby (aka My 2nd Home Sweet Home). There were a lot of great candlestick options, most of them glass which is fine. I didn't really want to use glass though. I wanted to try and do this project on the cheap and the glass candlesticks started at $4 and went up to $20. I decided to check out the woodworking aisle and found some pretty awesome little candlesticks for $2 each.
Once I got home I painted my candlesticks. One I painted a shiny black and the other is light grey. I just used regular old craft paint that I had on hand, nothing fancy.
Once the glue was dry I decided to embellish my candlesticks with pearls and rhinestones. Once your paint and embellishments are dry it's time to assemble! I applied a little E-6000 adhesive to the bottom of the candlestick and stuck it right in the middle of my bottom plate. After a couple of minutes I put more E-6000 on the top of the candlestick and set the smaller, top plate on it, as close to centered as you can get. Now... don't touch them! Let them set up all night long if you can. The E-6000 will provide a good strong hold as long as you give it time to set up. And there you go! Now you are set to get organized. I have one pedestal next to my sink for my bobby pins, moisturizers and deodorant The other is on my dresser to hold perfumes, hair accessories and jewelry. They are so darn cute and handy! Now go make one of your own!
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