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How to make floating greenery votives

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Hey there! I just discovered a new crafting project and I’m so excited to share it with you. Have you heard of floating greenery votive holders? They’re these amazing little candle holders that have floating greenery inside, and they look so fancy! But the best part is, they’re super easy to make. I’ve been wanting to try my hand at making some, and I recently got gifted a microwave kiln so I’m all set to go. I found a tutorial over on the blog Do It and How and I can’t wait to get started.

I love the idea of using different materials in my yard to create the greenery, or even using sprigs from my neighbor’s yard if they don’t mind (wink, wink). I’m thinking pine would be perfect for the holiday season, and maybe adding some rosemary sprigs for a dinner party would be really festive. Speaking of rosemary, it’s one of the only herbs I can actually keep alive and not only does it smell amazing, but it looks pretty too!

Another cool thing about this project is that you can make the glass vases from upcycled jars, mason jars, or even juice bottles. I’ve even seen some beautiful glass vases for sale online that would work perfectly for this project. So, if you’re looking for a fun and simple crafting project to try out, be sure to check out the tutorial on Do It and How. Let’s get crafting!

Pop on over to the blog Do It and How for the tutorial on how to make floating greenery votive holders.

 

 

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  1. These are gorgeous! Desperately seeking those vases! By any chance are you interested in selling yours?

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Time Flies — And Sometimes It Has Wings Made of Vintage Paper and Buttons

Have you ever been to the cuckoo clock shop at Tamborine Mountain? It’s like stepping into another world — a charming, ticking wonderland filled with thousands (yes, literally thousands) of clocks. Some are grand and ornate, others tiny and tucked away like secrets waiting to be discovered. I remember walking through the shop with my kids, completely enchanted by the whirring gears, dancing figurines, and the joyful chorus of chimes. It was one of those places where time feels like it both stops and flies.

That same feeling came flooding back when I stumbled across this adorable craft project from Teawagon Tales called Time Flies. In true vintage style, it’s a whimsical little DIY that combines scraps of fabric, old paper, buttons, and clock faces into sweet butterfly-like creations — a beautiful mashup of memory, imagination, and just plain cuteness.

It reminded me that crafting is a little like walking through that clock shop. Each piece holds a story, a tick of nostalgia, and the joy of noticing small details. You don’t need much — just some leftover fabric, maybe an old book page or two, and a few bits from your button tin. And suddenly you’re creating something that feels like it fluttered out of a fairytale.

So if you’ve got a stash of pretty paper or vintage bits and bobs you’ve been saving for “something special,” this might be the perfect project to give them new life.

Take a look at the full tutorial and soak up some serious inspiration:
Time Flies – Teawagon Tales

And if you ever find yourself near Tamborine Mountain, do yourself a favour — pop into that cuckoo clock shop. It’s pure magic for anyone who knows that time isn’t just measured in minutes, but in memories.