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Everything is so much cuter in mini size, don’t ya think?  Especially these DIY Mini Candlestick Wreaths (or sometimes called candle rings), which would be so perfect for a centerpiece or a simple vignette in your home.

DIY Mini Candlestick Wreaths or Candle Rings.

I have an adorable 7 year old daughter, who inherited some mini genes from her dads side of the family.  Because my husband and I are pretty average in height, I didn’t ever imagine we would have a child who was short for her age.  But alas, this sweetie is as cute as a button and quite possibly the shortest in her class.

I love it.  Her daddy loves it.  Everyone seems to love her cute little 7 year old self that still fits in 5T clothes.

Except her.

DIY Mini Candlestick Wreaths or Candle Rings.

Just on our recent drive to her gymnastics performance, she lamented to me how she hated being different.

Her friends like pink and purple, and she likes blue and white.  Her friends love candy, and she just wants to eat juicy fruit.  Her friends want to play dolls and she just wants to run around and do flips.  Not to mention, the glasses and bangs.

But worst of all, she just hated hated HATED . . . being little.

DIY Mini Candlestick Wreaths or Candle Rings.

I asked, “Why in the world would you hate being so cute and little?!”

She said, “It makes me different, and people still talk to me like I’m a baby.”

To which I then realized, she was probably referring to how I talk to her sometimes.  Whoops.  #canthelpmyself

DIY Mini Candlestick Wreaths or Candle Rings.

We then had a simple discussion on how being different is good, and how handy being little is when you can squeeze into the tiniest places for hide and seek.

And most importantly, how much her mommy loves her, just as she is . . . my little mini me.

So . . . I felt it fitting to dedicate this mini candlestick wreath tutorial to my mini daughter.  Not only because I’m sure it’s every child’s wish to have a tutorial dedicated to them, but also because it is proof that everything is cuter in mini size.

Watch this short video my husband and I put together to show you how to make DIY Candlestick Wreaths, and get a glimpse at all the cuteness from my mini 7 year old.

 

 

DIY Mini Candlestick Wreaths or Candle Rings.

Now just imagine how darling these mini wreaths would look in your centerpieces and vignettes.  I used fresh baby’s breath because I love the simplicity, but you can get as creative as you wish with this concept.

Go for faux flowers or real flowers, or try a variety of flowers.

DIY Mini Candlestick Wreaths or Candle Rings.

Even use them as floral crowns, which is exactly what all my daughters did once I gave them the go.  But I think they look lovely over a candle by itself, or propped up on candlesticks.

DIY Mini Candlestick Wreaths or Candle Rings.

So many possibilities in this fun project!

DIY Mini Candlestick Wreaths or Candle Rings.

Let’s talk about all the supplies, sources and steps for these mini wreaths, and be sure to make it to the bottom of the post where I am joining a group of lovely bloggers sharing all their wreath ideas for you.

DIY Mini Candlestick Wreaths or Candle Rings.

SUPPLIES

  • Grapevine Wire
    • I found this stuff at Hobby Lobby, and loved how the wrap on the wire was so easily camouflaged.  I’m not sure what it is really intended for, but it worked so good for these mini wreaths.  Here is a source on Amazon for similar grapevine wire.
  • Floral Wire
    • Any floral wire will do
  • Scissors
    • To trim flowers
  • Wire Cutters
  • Flowers
    • Fresh, faux, a variety or all the same.  It’s up to you!
  • Candles and Candlesticks

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DIY Mini Candlestick Wreaths or Candle Rings.

HOW TO MAKE MINI CANDLESTICK WREATHS OR CANDLE RINGS

Measure how much wrapped grapevine wire you will need to make it around the candle, plus a little extra for securing the ends together.

DIY Mini Candlestick Wreaths or Candle Rings.

To secure the ends, simply wrap them around each other.

DIY Mini Candlestick Wreaths or Candle Rings.

Snip your first piece of flowers, lay the stem down on the wreath form, and secure in place by wrapping floral wire around the stem.

DIY Mini Candlestick Wreaths or Candle Rings.

Continue this process with the second piece, stacked on top of the first stem and going in the same direction.

DIY Mini Candlestick Wreaths or Candle Rings.

Continue stacking and securing stems until your wreath is full.

DIY Mini Candlestick Wreaths or Candle Rings.

Admire your beautiful work!

DIY Mini Candlestick Wreaths or Candle Rings.

DIY Mini Candlestick Wreaths or Candle Rings.

Don’t those look so fun to make?!  In fact, I think this project calls for a girls night out for you and your friends and family, eh?

DIY Mini Candlestick Wreaths or Candle Rings.

But while we are on the topic of mini insecurities, I’m kind of nervous about raising a child who is so prone to feeling insecure.  She is so precious and I ache desperately to have her feel how wonderful all her differences are.  Any thoughts and suggestions from my readers are way more than welcome!

DIY Mini Candlestick Wreaths or Candle Rings.

Thanks so much for being here today with me and I’m so excited that the Seasonal Simplicity series is back again; and this time it’s to celebrate Summer! Today I’ve joined up with a talented group of bloggers sharing a beautiful wreath project with you all!  So grateful to my friend Krista from The Happy Housie for organizing this series of events.  Be on the lookout for so much more!  You might also enjoy my Embroidery Hoop Wreath tutorial, perfect for Summer time as well.

Enjoy the inspiration and ideas!

 

 

The Happy Housie / The DIY Mommy /Confessions of a Serial DIYer / Zevy Joy

Finding Silver Pennies / Happy Happy Nester / Tidbits / Vinyet Etc.

A Pretty Life / Artsy Chicks Rule / Town and Country Living / Newly Woodwards

Southern State of Mind / Craftberry Bush / Summer Adams

 

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  1. I wish I can have a daughter just like her soon. She’s pretty and kind. I love the candle rings too. I will be making some this weekend and put it on my desk. Thanks for this. Xoxo.

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  7. These are so sweet and pretty, Cami! So light and delicate feeling! Thanks so much for sharing the DIY and joining in this hop!!

  8. First I have to say your cute little wreaths are just lovely.
    Second, what a lot of amazing shorter people have left your wonderful messages of inspiration for your daughter. We often worry about the on line world and how mean people can be but this is quite the opposite. Lovely people sharing uplifting stories. It’s made my day!
    In our family we’re all pretty average hight except our middle son who is quite the opposite of your daughter and hit over 6 foot by the age of 15. He seems to have stopped at 6’3″ (he’s 21 now) which is good as getting trousers to fit him can be tricky. He has come to terms with being different I think, but it’s been tough sometimes – people do love to comment don’t they!

  9. OH my goodness, not only did you make the sweetest wreaths, but you have the sweetest daughter – this whole post made me feel all the feels! One day she will love all of the things that make her so very special. <3

  10. Awww, your daughter is so sweet…glasses and bangs (I can relate!)…a kid after my own heart. My youngest boy also thinks he’s small and sometimes it breaks my heart…I think he’s the most mighty kid I know!

    And I love your mini wreaths…I see so many flower possibilities for these, but I’m loving the soft white flowers you chose! Gorgeous.

  11. These are the sweetest wreaths I’ve ever seen. So adorable. I love them as little crowns on your daughter but they are adorable with the candles too. They actually remind me of a wreath my mom had made for me to wear to my dad’s 50th birthday when I was little. I felt so important with my flower wreath crown.

    1. My sisters and I used to construct little floral crowns all the time and pretend we were nature princesses. I love little girl imaginations 😉 . Thanks for stopping by Danielle! You are always so kind!

  12. These are such a sweet addition to your candlesticks for Summer, but my favorite is your daughters wanting to wear them as crowns! Your daughter was SO sweet in the video! XO

    1. Thank you Christy! It’s a fun way to make a winter candle fit for the warmer months, for sure. She is a sweetie 🙂 . Thanks so much for coming by and taking the time to leave me a comment!

  13. Cami,
    I loved your blog post and your personal story! What a great idea to celebrate everything mini! Your daughter is adorable and I absolutely love your mini wreaths!

    1. Thank you Janine! You are such a kind soul! I loved your darling felt flower wreath. So creative!

  14. Adorable wreath and girl! We need to get together so our petite, gllasses wearing, cute bang haircut 7 year olds can play together and not feel so different!

    1. Haha! Go figure we both have one of those girls 😉 . Always love hearing from you Kelli, and pleeeeeeease let me know when you are in town and have time to spare. I’d love to snag an afternoon with you!

  15. What pretty candle wreaths! I must make some soon.

    I can relate to your petite daughter. I was almost always the smallest in my classes. And at five foot two (almost), I’m still pretty little. But she does gymnastics! Fantastic! I took dance and acrobatics when I was young. Back bends, splits, walkovers, balancing, these are skills that will affect your whole life for the better! Now that I’m forty-nine, I’ve come to think of these skills as my secret super powers. I take martial arts and ballet even now. Whenever I spar (practice fighting with padding and rules) with a new, male student, I enter the “ring” with a nervous expression. Then I tag him quickly with a high kick to the shoulder, or a quick low punch. (I do this gently, as our teacher always says to fight “In a loving manner”.) They always look so surprised! Of course, after that I have to be wary because they are “in the know”. But, big guys often have trouble fighting little guys because they punch where it is comfy for them, at their own chest or head level. We shorties have the same habit, but our chest and heads are much lower where the big guys forget to block (very fun and sneaky to tag them there!)

    Another advantage to being little and young looking is that you can convince people that you are a child genius. (Wow! You’re really advanced for your age!) And when you get to high school, if you like being in plays you can alomst garantee you’ll get a part because directors need short kids to play the little kid parts. (If you want a more adult part, just wear heels) I got to play Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz partly because at eighteen I still looked twelve with my hair in pony tails. (And yes, the munchkins were taller than me. Oh well!)

    So please tell your adorable daughter that being little in body is not the same as being little in spirit. It is her SECRET SUPER POWER!

    You go girl!
    Linda

    1. Linda,
      Your comment put me in complete ugly crying mode! This little girl of mine has so much potential and talent, and to hear how you used your size to do incredible things was so touching. I read it to my little sweetie and now she tells here sisters that she has secret super powers. 😉 . Thank you for giving her confidence and much to look forward to. I can’t even begin to express how grateful I am that you took the time to share this with me. Readers like you make every second of this gig worth it! Big hugs!
      Cami

  16. Hi Cami,

    Please tell your petite darling, that there is nothing to fear. I am five feet tall (58 years old ~ but age is just a number), a successful Army Officer and combat veteran, I have swum Alcatraz to San Francisco and am preparing to do it again this year…dynamite comes in small packages! Tiny and mighty! I never realize I am any smaller than my Soldiers until I see a picture with all of us standing together and than it will dawn on me. I also wear glasses and have nearly my entire life. The package may be small, but the heart is that of a lion. Encourage her to go forth and do mighty things. Blessings to you all. XOXO

    1. Tamara,
      I tried my hardest to read your comment to my daughter without crying . . . it didn’t work. I was so touched you would share all that with me, and so thankful to have those words of encouragement to share with my daughter. Tiny and mighty! That’s what I am going to call her now. I just love it! It is so amazing what you’ve been able to accomplish despite what may have seemed limitations. I am moved and inspired, and so so so thankful for thoughtful readers like you! XOXO! Cami

  17. Hello, this brought me back in time. i have a daughter who was small for her age. Her Dad and I never gave it a second thought. In fact she didn’t either. Then one day I received a call from her school asking if I would come to a meeting regarding her and her advancement. I went and listened to them. They wanted to keep her back a year, kindergarten, because of her size. I was stunned. Her size? Are you kidding me? I asked if she was behind academically? No, I was told. In fact she was advanced for her age. I absolutely refused to keep her back because of her size. What a horrible message to send to her? She moved forward and joined dance, girl scouts, gymnastics to name a few. She graduated with 4.0 GPA. Today she is 38 years . She is 5’1″ and went on to have a fabulous career. She currently lives in Japan with her husband and son. By the way my grandson is 14 and is 5’7″. I sometimes wonder what would her life would have become if we did keep her back because of her size?
    Your daughter is beautiful and special. She can do anything and achieve all things.
    P.S My daughter wears glasses too.

    1. Rose, I can’t believe your story! Hold someone back for size???!!!! I’m so glad you stuck up for her. She sounds like a brilliant, ambitious and accomplished girl – all wrapped up in a tiny package 😉 . I read your comment to my daughter and she was just beaming. Thank you for the encouragement for both of us. I can’t even tell you how grateful I am that you took the time to share your story and words with me. God bless!!

      Cami

      1. I was wondering if you would make me a candle ring/wreath the one that is on your page it looks like baby breathe artificial I have a 4×6 candle I bought that I just love and seen these I have never seen anything like this before. I am not crafty.

        Thank you
        Debbie