Goodwill candelabra transformed again for Christmas

Back in October we found this humble brown candelabra at Goodwill and upcycled it into a festive cupcake holder for Halloween.

Now it has undergone another quick and easy transformation for Christmas.

Leaving the iron sections black, we painted over the black paint on the wood base and candle holders with "True Burgundy" Plaid brand acrylic paint. Painting with a light touch let some of the black paint come through and this added a rustic charm to the piece.

Simply add Christmas candle rings and four medium length red taper candles on the first tier of candle holders. The center candle holder was topped with two candle rings cut open and twisted together with thin wire. This made a larger "nest" to hold our centerpiece. We chose a glittery Christmas bell to sit on top of the candelabra, but it would look pretty with an angel or a glittery star.

It has been fun finding a piece like this candelabra and reusing it for two holidays. Which happy occasion will be next?

Happy Treasure Hunting!

Frighteningly simple Halloween project

See this plain and shabby candelabra? With a few inexpensive supplies, it has been transformed into a festive Halloween cupcake stand! This project is so simple it is frightening!

The candelabra was purchased at Goodwill for $4.99 minus a 20% off coupon. (Every time you donate goods to Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan, you receive a 20% off coupon!)

What to do:

• Paint the wood with a little black craft paint. ($0.57 at Walmart)
• Tie fall colored curling ribbon around the candle holders. ($1.27 for 4 colors at Family Dollar)
• Bake cupcakes in Halloween cupcake wrappers, frost with orange frosting and add sprinkles and pumpkin picks. ($1.20 wrappers & 1.20 pumpkin picks at Hobby Lobby.)

Place five cupcakes on top of the candle holders and put the rest on a plate.

Here it is!

Keep an eye out for this candelabra in future blogs as it is transformed with each new season.

Happy Treasure Hunting!