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November 7, 2012 · 61 Comments

Knock-Off Pottery Barn Birch Candles

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DIY Birch Candles - learn to create your own faux birch candles in just minutes at anightowlblog.com | #potterybarn #knockoff #birch #candles

Hi friends! Have you seen the fabulous birch candles that are being sold by fabulous stores such as Pottery Barn and World Market lately? I’m in love with them. Well today I’m sharing a quick and easy tutorial on how you can make your very own Knock-Off Pottery Barn Birch Candles with LED pillars from the Dollar Tree!

To get us started, here is my inspiration from Pottery Barn:

Pottery Barn Painted Birch Candles

What you’ll need:

  • Dollar Tree LED pillar candles
  • Birch or Wood patterned scrapbook paper
  • Mod Podge and application tool
  • Twine

And the steps:

  • Cut the wood patterned scrapbook paper to the heighth of the LED pillar candle
  • Apply Modge Podge to the back of the paper
  • Wrap the paper around the LED pillar candle
  • Apply a layer of Mod Podge to the outside of the seam for extra durability
  • Tie a length of twine around the candle, and you’re done!

DIY Birch Candles - learn to create your own faux birch candles in just minutes at anightowlblog.com | #potterybarn #knockoff #birch #candles

And here is how they turned out…

DIY Birch Candles - learn to create your own faux birch candles in just minutes at anightowlblog.com | #potterybarn #knockoff #birch #candles

DIY Birch Candles - learn to create your own faux birch candles in just minutes at anightowlblog.com | #potterybarn #knockoff #birch #candles

DIY Birch Candles - learn to create your own faux birch candles in just minutes at anightowlblog.com | #potterybarn #knockoff #birch #candles

Aren’t they super cute? I’m so happy with how my own version of the birch candles turned out, I’m heading back to the Dollar Tree to pick up more LEDs! And how cute would these be as a gift? I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t love to have a set. A perfect DIY for your holiday gifts or to spruce up your household this season.

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  1. Vintage Romance says

    November 7, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    Oh my goodness! Way too cute! I la la love these!

    http://www.thefancyyanceys.blogspot.com

    Reply
  2. Jenni from DigitalEraMom.com says

    November 7, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    I love that these are flameless, because with my 16 month old and my dog, candles are not an option here! Plus, these look JUST like the real thing. I’m pinning this– they’ll fit in perfectly when I finally get around to re-doing my room in my bird theme!

    Reply
  3. Trinity says

    November 7, 2012 at 7:54 pm

    Such a fantastic idea Kimberly, and they look so real! I also love the flameless part, as my four year old constantly tries to blow out any lit candles. She scares me a little. So glad you shared. I’m heading to the Dollar Store tomorrow!

    Reply
  4. Chelsea @ Making Home Base says

    November 7, 2012 at 8:22 pm

    They look great Kimberly! I like your version so much more than the PB version. And no pesky flame!

    Reply
  5. Christine says

    November 8, 2012 at 5:58 am

    Oh!! They turned out GREAT Kimberly!!! I sooo want to try and make some!! Very very pretty!!!

    Don’t forget to stop by From Dream To Reality and share your beautiful creation!! Have a GREAT day!! xoxo

    Reply
  6. Liz says

    November 8, 2012 at 8:50 am

    I love this! I need to hit up Archivers for this paper PRONTO!!! Thanks for sharing!

    LB
    http://www.accordingtol.com

    Reply
  7. Barbara says

    November 8, 2012 at 9:07 am

    Sweet! Those are super cute and so easy to make! Must pin this.

    Reply
  8. Leslie Stewart says

    November 8, 2012 at 10:49 am

    I love these! Thank you so much for sharing! Have a great weekend!
    Leslie

    Reply
  9. Mary Beth Elderton says

    November 8, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    Brilliant! This is one of those fabulous gifts for “the one who has everything.” I have a couple of those on my list.

    Reply
  10. Britney {Jesse's Girl} says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    WAY cute! I might have to make some. And how EASY are they? I love it!

    Reply
  11. Kimberly H. says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    These are too adorable! I’m trying to make all of my Christmas gifts this year…these would be great for some of my friends!! 🙂

    Reply
  12. mandy @ this girl's life says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    LOVE these Kimberly! Who knew that the Dollar Tree would have those pillar candles! Now I have to go check mine for some. 🙂

    Reply
  13. [email protected] Too Much Time says

    November 9, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    KIMBERLY! These are freakin great. Love Love Love and I am totally copying you-hope it’s ok? If you have a sec, I would love for you to share at Get Schooled Saturday at Too Much Time On My Hands.
    xxx
    Kim
    https://too-much-time.com/2012/11/get-schooled-saturday-47.html

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    • Kimberly says

      November 9, 2012 at 11:22 pm

      Haha, absolutely Kim! Thanks for the sweet comment! xo

      Reply
  14. danielle says

    November 10, 2012 at 7:05 am

    Oh my goodness – I was contemplating buying this at the christmas show yesterday but hated the price. I am definitely making this – thank you!

    Reply
    • Kimberly says

      November 10, 2012 at 7:52 pm

      Oh fantastic Danielle! They’re so easy to make!

      Reply
      • danielle says

        January 19, 2013 at 8:05 am

        I wanted to let you know that I featured this in my “What I Bookmarked This Week” post – stop by and see.

        Reply
  15. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces says

    November 10, 2012 at 12:55 pm

    This is such a great project! I’m inspired to try it…thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  16. Donna Woods says

    November 11, 2012 at 4:53 am

    WOW!! This is wonderful – great idea…

    Reply
  17. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says

    November 11, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    ah..these look amazing Kimberly!!

    Reply
  18. Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says

    November 13, 2012 at 3:43 pm

    such a great idea Kimberly! SOOO easy and looks fabulous!

    Reply
  19. Debbie says

    November 14, 2012 at 5:34 am

    What a cute idea! Great for gifts, good timing on the post. I’ve pinned and will be trying this in the future!
    Thanks for sharing
    Debbie 🙂

    Reply
  20. Sarah C. says

    November 15, 2012 at 6:41 am

    I love them! I may have to do this!

    Reply
  21. GlamorousMommy says

    November 15, 2012 at 8:21 am

    Oh my goodness!! I LOVE these 🙂

    Reply
  22. Tricia says

    November 15, 2012 at 10:21 am

    Can you tell me what brand of paper you used? I can’t find birch craft paper.

    Reply
    • Kimberly says

      November 19, 2012 at 9:06 am

      Hi Tricia – I believe it’s The Paper Studio.

      Reply
  23. JaneEllen says

    November 15, 2012 at 8:51 pm

    I’m always looking for affordable, quick and easy projects and your birch candles really meet those specs. Now if $tree just cooperates by having the led candles. I read about so many great items bloggers buy from $tree but when I go to ours (2 of them in Grand Junction, CO) I very seldom find all the great bargains bloggers talk about. These candles can be used for a long time with the birch like paper on them. So glad you shared this project and I’m a new subscriber. Happy weekend

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    • Kimberly says

      November 15, 2012 at 9:05 pm

      Thanks Jane! Good luck at Dollar Tree! I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you!

      Reply
  24. Marty Ann says

    November 16, 2012 at 6:40 am

    Thank-you so much!! I had just decided to make a center piece for my table out of a wreath and some deer antlers, and I wanted to put birch candles in the middle. But didn’t really want to buy them (costly) I thought of getting the sheets of birch and wrapping candles with them. I found LED candles at a store for 9.99 and thought about those too. But this is soooo much better and cheaper!!! You’re a life saver.

    Reply
  25. Tanya says

    November 20, 2012 at 8:46 am

    These are wonderful! I love the dollar store so very much, pinning!

    xoxo, Tanya
    twelveOeight

    Reply
  26. Inspire Me Heather says

    November 26, 2012 at 7:16 am

    I love your candles and I’m loving the “birch” trend going on right now too! I have these linked to my DIY candles post as well today, thanks!

    Reply
  27. Ellora @ Creatively Southern says

    November 26, 2012 at 8:40 am

    Brilliant idea! I love the look and that it’s flameless. 🙂

    Reply
  28. Leah says

    November 29, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    I was at the dollar tree the other day staring at things trying to come up with something. And of course completely uninspired…..I so need to go shop with you for a day! 🙂

    Reply
  29. Nikki says

    November 30, 2012 at 7:51 am

    Phenomenal!!!

    Reply
  30. Beth says

    December 4, 2012 at 11:46 am

    I tried this and it turned out so cute. Super easy. Thanks for the great idea. I posted to pinterest for others to share and do!

    Reply
    • Kimberly says

      December 4, 2012 at 12:35 pm

      Oh fantastic Beth! You should post a picture of your version on our Facebook page!

      Reply
  31. Val Adam says

    December 5, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    Hi Kimberly,
    I did this too, and it turned out just like your picture, so I didn’t take a pic of mine, because I’m not a very good photographer –LOL!
    Anyway, that never happens to me –something turning out just like it’s ‘sposed to, so thank you so much for that!!!! This is way cool and way elegant and way cheap!

    Reply
    • Kimberly says

      December 5, 2012 at 11:22 pm

      Thanks awesome Val! Thanks for sharing!!

      Reply
  32. katy says

    December 8, 2012 at 12:09 pm

    I just made a bunch of these with different paper for Christmas gifts. Thanks for the great idea!

    Reply
  33. Ruth says

    December 18, 2012 at 4:10 am

    These turned out great. I love the birch look candles too and have been trying to decide how I could make some similar candles. The scrapbook paper looks perfect, I am off to search my scrapbook paper stash in the hope I can make something similar. I still may go out and find myself a piece of wood and get the drill out to insert a tea candle into a piece of birch too.

    Reply
  34. Debi says

    November 15, 2013 at 10:41 am

    Another fairly cheap option for these beautiful candles are to actually use sheets of birch, they are sold on save-on-crafts.com you can get 3 sheets of birch 15inches x 6.75 inches for only 6.99!

    Reply
    • Kimberly Sneed says

      November 15, 2013 at 9:44 pm

      Great idea Debi!

      Reply
  35. Kerri KC says

    November 6, 2014 at 9:01 am

    Great idea! They turned out great!

    Reply

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