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May 26, 2015

American Flag Candle Log

Hello At the Picket Fence friends! It’s me, Julie, from redheadcandecorate.com. You might be wondering if I didn’t realize that YESTERDAY was Memorial Day and thinking this project is too late.
But decorating our home for Memorial Day and The Fourth of July has always been something I truly look forward to and enjoy. The American flag is so beautiful…it makes it so easy because no matter where I display it (or what time of the year), it seems to belong.
Last year, I decided to take things a step further and I designed this “American Flag Candle Log”…

Almost-Free-American-Flag-Candle-Log-Tutorial


Not bad for almost free…
I had no problem finding a log after a terrible storm brought down this huge Oak tree in our back yard.
In fact, I think I could have made one of these candles for everyone in the United States!

Rick w: tree 2
Well, for now lets just stick to one! This is how I did it…
After we cut the size log I wanted for our table, I marked where I wanted the candles to sit. My strong husband was able to drill holes with a really large 1 1/4 inch drill bit.
I found the candles at Nordstrom Rack and they seemed safer than just using tin tea lights. You could always take your candle to the hardware store and have them match you up with the right size drill bit.

Candle Log Drilling

Candle Log Drilling Tutorial
For a few minutes I admired how pretty the candle log looked unpainted.

Log Candle by redheadcandecorate.com
Then I decided to continue my mission and I painted it.
First, I painted it all red. Then I did the white stripes with a foam brush. I did the blue last and painted the stars from my own little star stencil I made out of a piece of hard plastic.
Painted American Log
American Flag Log Tutorial
Lastly, I decided to lightly sand it all after it dried to give it that vintage look. I also painted the glass candle holders, but that really isn’t necessary.
Red, White, and Blue Candle Log

Free Log to American Flag Candle

Thanks for joining me as we kick off summer and celebrate this amazing country!

Love, Julie

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11 Comments Filed Under: Crafts, Decorating, DIY, Fourth of July, Good Ideas, Holidays, Summer Tagged With: 4th of July, 4th of July crafts, cheap crafts, DIY, fourth of July, memorial day

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  1. Delanie Collings says

    May 26, 2015 at 5:11 AM

    I LOVE your American Flag Log Candle! What a fun way to get rid of, uh, recycle those awful fallen tree debris we all have! And what cute gifts! You are a genius! And now I’m going to look like one too! Of course, I’ll give redheadcandecorate all the credit! Thanks for the inspiration! Again!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      May 26, 2015 at 7:55 AM

      This would make a perfect gift, Delanie!

      Reply
  2. Sue Tait says

    May 26, 2015 at 5:19 AM

    This is the cutest idea I have seen in quite awhile. How clever and very impressive… (I love “FREE”~~).
    Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  3. Pamela says

    May 26, 2015 at 6:41 AM

    Glad know one was hurt because of the tree. Very cool project. It loos great.
    Have a blessed day
    Pam

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    • Julie says

      May 26, 2015 at 7:56 AM

      Me too, Pamela!!!

      Reply
  4. Vanessa says

    May 26, 2015 at 7:41 AM

    What a great piece and perfect for the summer.

    Reply
    • Julie says

      June 4, 2015 at 5:33 PM

      Thank you, Vanessa!

      Reply
  5. FABBY says

    May 26, 2015 at 2:39 PM

    This is a fabulous idea! Gorgeous, I love it!!!

    Thanks for sharing.

    FABBY

    Reply
    • Julie says

      June 4, 2015 at 5:31 PM

      Thank you, Fabby!

      Reply
  6. Linda J says

    June 2, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    Not everyone has a fallen tree…..alas, where the heck can I find a log? Even though I have an abundance of palm
    trees around me, they don’t do me much good. I LOVE this project so much that finding a log may now be my life’s mission! I HAVE to make it! lol

    Reply
    • Julie says

      June 4, 2015 at 5:33 PM

      How about the wood they sell for bonfires down there? I lived in FL for 6 yrs.- I think they sell it at Publix. Unless I’m totally forgetting.

      Reply

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