Cinnamon stick candles are gorgeous! I quickly made a centerpiece for the dining room table. This is such an easy craft that you’ll be able to do this project in less than twenty minutes!
All you need are cinnamon sticks, candles, a rubber band, and some ribbon/twine. (Note: I found inexpensive cinnamon sticks at Ollie’s.)
Place your rubber band around your candle and then place your sticks under the rubber band. To add interest, I varied the height and also varied whether the line on the cinnamon sticks faced outwards or toward the candle.
Once the entire candle is covered in sticks, wrap twine or ribbon around the rubber band in order to conceal it. Accessorize however you want and you’re done!
Here you can see the entire casual fall tablescape. My boys were thrilled to come home and find the “big table” all set and ready for some fall food tonight.
I placed a little fun pumpkin on each setting with a hand stamped leaf that I had created for a different project last fall. Gotta love it when you can repurpose your crafts!
These candles will transition beautifully into winter with just the addition of some holly berries. Happy candle accessorizing!
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Tammy says
Beth, how did you make those cute little pumpkin napkin rings? They are adorable.
Beth says
Sorry for not responding sooner! I’m just seeing your comment now. I actually bought those several years ago at Target.
Cc says
Wonderful decorative ideas. I LOVE fall decor. I also love the simplicity and clean look of your blog.Im new to blogging myself so I see some great things from your site I can incoporate into my site. Thanks for the post.
Sherri Antonuccio says
I love the idea with the cinnamon sticks and candle!! When the candles burn down can it burn the cinnamon sticks also? Just wondering about a fire hazard as I have read that cinnamon sticks are like wood and they can catch on fire. I wanted to find out before I entertain for the holidays!! 🙂
Thank you!
Beth says
Yes, the cinnamon sticks could definitely catch on fire causing a fire hazard if the flame comes into contact with the sticks. If concerned, I would just use LED candles instead.
Candle Decor says
I can smell the beautiful aroma of the cinamon… What a simple and creative way to add some style to candles. I love how they look as the centerpiece. Thank you for posting!
Michele says
How simply beautiful!!!
WhisperWood Cottage says
Clever, simple, and beautiful! Great project, Beth! Thanks for linking up to The “Autumn Décor” Talent Scouting Party at WhisperWood Cottage!
Cheri M. says
I LOVE your cinnamon stick candles!! I want to make them! Are your candles votives or pillars?
Doreen says
I love this idea, and I’m sure it creates a wonderful aroma throughout the home. Found you through Positively Splendid. Please come by and visit me to see my “Waiting for Autumn” coat rack transformation.
Irma says
I am planning on using this quick craft at our women’s group. What I was wondering is what happens when the candles burn down below the cinnamon sticks. I know that if you burn candles for a few hours, they can soften right up and melt down somewhat.
Amy @ Positively Splendid says
Beth, these are gorgeous! I loved them so much, I shared them in my Saturday Seven lineup this weekend! http://www.positivelysplendid.com/2011/10/saturday-seven-no-26.html
Vickie says
Very very pretty, definitely going to steal that idea for my table.
Becky says
Great looking table Beth – love the look you have created. I also love your white dishes – I have been looking for some like that for a long time – can you share the details and where you purchased. Thank you!
Meredith @ Welcome to Heardmont says
What a great and easy project! I need to try this. 🙂
I wanted to let you know I shared a link to this project on my blog today: http://welcometoheardmont.com/2011/10/friday-five-fall-style/
Thanks for the inspiration!
Tribal arts and crafts says
Really like this simple but creative idea, thanks for sharing!
Erin says
Oh, I love this idea! So simple–and perfect for the holidays! Can’t wait to try this out!
Angela @ Our Family Journey says
Love these! They turned out great!
Haley K says
brilliant! I’ve seen this idea on pinterest and have been excited to do it…but I thought I’d use glue and have to hold the cinnamon sticks to the candle FOREVER…plus I wouldn’t be able to reuse them. but your method is awesome! can’t wait to create some 🙂
Pam @ diy Design Fanatic says
Beth, your little cinnamon stick wrapped candles are awesome! They are going to be re-pinned a thousand times on Pinterest! Thanks for the tutorial! Love it!
Kim B. says
LOVE how simple this is, yet how BEAUTIFUL it came out 🙂 Your Fall decorations are FABULOUS!
Joy says
Very cute fall table arrangement. Love the easy DIY candles!
Katie @ OhhBaby says
I love this look! I bet they smell amazing, too!
Ami w/AliLilly says
OK I’m gonna freak out a lil bit! I LOVE THIS! It’s so simple and easy and yet it’s absolutely GORGEOUS. It looks stunning on the table. I bet it does smell wonderful. I really love this. THIS was the first link I clicked on from the party. 🙂
Becki says
Simple yet classic – love it!
simone says
It looks daarling! Simple and elegant.
Stacey says
Lovely. I can smell it from here and it’s great. I not only love how cinnamon smells but it looks so darn cute as well.
carmel says
I love simple centerpieces! Perfect for Fall and Christmas makes it even better!
Lauren says
This is perfect! I have some candles and jute, so now I need to get some cinnamon sticks and I’m set. This will totally simplify what I was thinking of doing for my dining room table, so thank you for making my life MUCH easier 🙂
Heather@The Black's Best says
What a simple, but beautiful idea! Not to bad on the wallet either! Thanks for the inspiration!
Constance says
My granddaughters 6 and 8 saw the cinnamon candles and wanted to try making it. They had a wonderful time and it came out beautiful.
Melanie says
LOVE! So pretty!
Lisa says
I love how simple it is to whip these up and then also use them for winter decorating! Your dining room is so fabulous with that brick wall.
Debbie@refreshrestyle says
I love ideas where you can make something so beautiful, for so little! Your table is beautiful!
Debbie
Heidi @ Show Some Decor says
What a great project, Beth! Easy and festive… and I bet the whole house smells wonderful. 🙂 Have to try these out!
Martina says
I love this idea, they look great!! I think I’ll be coping you and use them for Thanksgiving:) Martina
Chrissy says
LOVE this!! So easy & I bet it smells SO good!!
Thanks for sharing!
Chrissy @ ForMamas
Jenny @ DIY Newlyweds says
This looks great and I bet the cinnamon sticks smell amazing too!
CaraRose says
Looking so cute. Hey, even I can attempt that. Love it and glad the boys approved!!!
Heather @ Sweep. Sew. Stir. says
This looks amazing! I love how beautiful and simple this is.
Could you tell me what the green nuts? on your table are?
Thanks for the great idea.
Beth @A to Z says
Thanks Heather! I have no idea what those nuts are :). They came in a dollar store “potpourri” bag last year.
Heather @ Sweep. Sew. Stir. says
Haha! Well, thank you anyway. Maybe I’ll be able to find something similar. I just like how they add a dash of color.
Alice says
Those nuts look like pecans to me. Beautiful centerpiece. As the candle gets hot and burns, can you smell the cinnamon? Did you use scented candles?
Larry Czajkowski says
I think they are pecans too. You could probably get the same effect by dying some pecans green. I would put them in a bowl and add enough water to just cover them and then add green food coloring and let them soak for a while.
Katie @ Wildwood Creek says
Love the candles with cinnamon sticks!