My DIY- Please be honest..does this look bad?

HI Gals,

Well I attempted a DIY project. I made these candle pieces for my tables at the reception. All items were purchase at the dollar store. Not sure if I like them or if they look really cheesy.
Can I get some honest opinions? And if you think they are cheesy can you offer a suggestion to make them better. Thanks so much.

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Posted by fancyface1955

HI Gals,

Well I attempted a DIY project. I made these candle pieces for my tables at the reception. All items were purchase at the dollar store. Not sure if I like them or if they look really cheesy.
Can I get some honest opinions? And if you think they are cheesy can you offer a suggestion to make them better. Thanks so much.

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I think they're ok? I mean you asked honestly, so I don't love them, I don't HATE them and I dunno what I'd change?

I prob wouldn't use them for my tables...maybe where you're having the table numbers?

from the picture it's a little hard to tell but IMO it seems like there is a lot going on - (but that may just be my taste) I might eliminate the silver ribbon/beads??? and leave the candles with the beads in it. . if you wanted to add the silver color, maybe you could add silver and blue beads??

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Posted by coldasice217

Are these going to be your CPs, or just votives? It's hard to gauge the size from the pics....

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These are just votives. I though about putting 2 on a table. my tables are long so 1 at either end.
sorry the pic is kida fuzzy.

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Posted by gina409

i dont think look bad....but they do look home made(im sorry) i would try without the things on top..just the candles and those blue stones..i think that woould look pretty

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ITA! If you got rid of the things on top i think it will look great!

I think less is more honestly and you have a lot going on there.

I think the jars with the candles by themselves would look good and then if you wanted to add the blue. wrap a nice blue ribbon around the narrow part, where the silver is now. If you wanted the silver and the blue, you could alternate or something.

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Posted by fancyface1955

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Posted by coldasice217

Are these going to be your CPs, or just votives? It's hard to gauge the size from the pics....

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These are just votives. I though about putting 2 on a table. my tables are long so 1 at either end.
sorry the pic is kida fuzzy.

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Ahh...in that case I agree with the other girls, I would lose the ribbon and just leave the marbles and the candles...with that color blue, I think less it more.

i probably would remove the ribbon and get a candle that is a little bigger. the proportion just doesnt look right. i might also add some clear or white crystal beads to the bottom to add some dimension

HTH

I agree with dedecakes.

Take the ribbon on top off and change the candle to a bigger size and give it a more softer look

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Posted by GT143EA

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Posted by gina409

i dont think look bad....but they do look home made(im sorry) i would try without the things on top..just the candles and those blue stones..i think that woould look pretty

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ITA! If you got rid of the things on top i think it will look great!

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ITA!

i would take away some of the glass beads and the ribbon with the beads...
if your looking to add a little more color i would put a thin ribbon around the top but def not with the hanging beads.

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Posted by shell1879

i would take away some of the glass beads and the ribbon with the beads...
if your looking to add a little more color i would put a thin ribbon around the top but def not with the hanging beads.

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ITA and with the girls above. maybe add silver into the beads.

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Posted by KittyGags

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Posted by fancyface1955

HI Gals,

Well I attempted a DIY project. I made these candle pieces for my tables at the reception. All items were purchase at the dollar store. Not sure if I like them or if they look really cheesy.
Can I get some honest opinions? And if you think they are cheesy can you offer a suggestion to make them better. Thanks so much.

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I think they're ok? I mean you asked honestly, so I don't love them, I don't HATE them and I dunno what I'd change?

I prob wouldn't use them for my tables...maybe where you're having the table numbers?

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I feel the same.. sorry I cant be of more help

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Posted by meara


from the picture it's a little hard to tell but IMO it seems like there is a lot going on - (but that may just be my taste) I might eliminate the silver ribbon/beads??? and leave the candles with the beads in it. . if you wanted to add the silver color, maybe you could add silver and blue beads??

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Thats what I was going to say... Eliminate the ribbon and add silver beads in with the blue.