INSIDE: How to use an old vintage candlestick and turn it into a freestanding plant stand for the garden. Thrift store DIY garden patio decor.
We inherited a brass candlestick from my husband’s grandparents and I used it for many years in the corner of my dining room as a pillar candle holder. It was an interesting piece that filled an awkward corner.
Then we moved and I had nowhere to put it. I even attempted to sell it online yet had no takers.
I finally succumbed to the idea that this old candlestick was meant to stay in the family! Of course, I had no idea what to do with it and so it sat, collecting dust. And then my garden called…
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How to Make Easy Vintage Candlestick Plant Stand
After no longer wanting to use it as a candle holder, this vintage piece sat in the garage with the other household items we wanted to unload. It looked so sad.
I was utterly idea-less with what to do with it until I placed it within the garden. Giving it some love and a 21st century update, this vintage candlestick finally had a purpose once again.
How to Make a Candlestick Planter in 3 Steps
– Decorative bowl
– Self-Etching Primer
– Paint and brush
How to Make Old Candlestick Into Garden Planter
I gave both the decorative metal bowl and the candlestick a quick spray with the self-etching primer.
Self-etching primer is one of my favorite DIY tools. It’s awesome for getting paint to adhere to an item, such as this brass candlestick, to avoid sanding!
Once dry, I applied a quick coat of paint to both. I intentionally wanted the gray color of the self-etching primer to peak through.
Place the candlestick in the garden. Fill the bowl with plants or flowers.
Friendly Tip: Be sure to drill holes in the decorative bowl to allow for drainage.
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This is super cute, and I love the colors you picked out. What a great way to repurpose an old candlestick. I’d never thought to use it for a plant stand!
Wow this looks super awesome. I love that you filled it with cute little succulents 🙂
I’m a sucker for anything succulents, which I’ll happily put anywhere! Thanks for stopping by.
Ok this is so lovely girl! Love how it turned out. So happy to find your post at the link up!
Thank you! I couldn’t just donate the candlestick so I’m glad I found a new use for it.
What a cute idea! Very creative and it looks beautiful as a planter!
Thanks! It adds a pop of color to my courtyard.
Glad that you kept the candlestick, it makes a gorgeous planter. Hope you have some drainage holes so that the first rain doesn’t drown the succulents.
Have a great week!
Me too! Yes, drainage holes are there. Required the use of a power tool but I got ’em!
Lovely! Great idea!! Did you glue the bowl to the candlestick? What kind of glue did you use? Thanks
Hi, thanks for stopping by. I did not glue the bowl. It’s simply sitting on top of the candlestick in the groove where you’d place a candle typically. If you do glue, you’d have to use some heavy duty outdoor glue. I’d consult a hardware store.
Charming garden idea. I think I have some candle sticks that would work for a similar project. sb
Wow what a great idea!! I love how it turned out!
Such a clever idea and perfect for the garden. Thanks so much for sharing with us all at Vintage Charm!
How fun to come up with an attractive garden decoration from an unwanted item! I was glad to learn about etching primer too. Thanks for linking up with Funtastic Friday!
Hey co-host! I love succulents and I especially love them planted in out of the ordinary planters! This candlestick idea is just way to cute! Pinning! #funtasticfriday
What a lovely idea! And perfect for spring too! Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party! Pinned!
I love it when that happens to me, the “aha” moment! It looks lovely in the garden and the succulents are a perfect filler! It’s also so nice that you were able to find a use for it and keep it in the family!! I’d love for you to come and share this at our Sweet Inspiration Party going live this afternoon!!
I love how your candlestick plant stand turned out! & the pretty succulents in it. Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Pinned & shared. Hope to see you again soon.
What a great idea to upcycle this candle holder into a planter!! it looks fantastic!
What a great idea!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight Party. Pinned & shared.
Such a cute idea and it really stands out as a focal feature in the garden. Love items that have story and history to them as well.
This is a really cute idea to re-use a decorative item that no longer fits into your décor. Great idea to use it outdoors.! Thanks for the tip about the self-etching primer. I did not know about it, and it sounds like it would be very useful for lots of projects.
Thanks Mimi! Self-etching primer is my go-to DIY tool.
Love this. How cute and fun! What a great spring project.
This post is perfect to share on the Fabulous Welcome Spring/Easter party over here:
http://ourholidayjourney.blogspot.com/2017/02/fabulous-welcome-spring-link-party.html
I hope you’ll come over and join the party!
Happy Spring.
What a fun idea. I can’t wait for warmer weather, and this idea made me excited to get outside in my garden.
What a clever idea!!
That’s such a great idea Victoria, I love the happy blue color you choose too. It contrast so beautifully with the succulents.
Thanks Michelle! It’s my favorite form of blue.
How fun to have in your yard. Love the color too! Thanks for linking up with Funtastic Friday!
What a great idea!! PINNED! Thanks for sharing at the Pleasures of the NW’s DIY party!
What a great way to recycle the candlestick. I’ll have to see if I can find the Self-etching primer for some of my projects. Stopping by from Wonderful Wednesday. Happy Spring & Many Blessings to you.
Adorable
Thanks Gail!
This is so darling and the color is gorgeous. I love things that are used in different ways.
That is so pretty! I love the colors.
What a great creation, love the color! Thanks for sharing on To Grandma’s House We Go!
Thanks Chas!
What a terrific idea. I love the color and how the plants look in it. It is a showstopper.
This is so pretty! What a great way to reuse an old family piece. It looks lovely now. Thanks so much for sharing at Sweet Inspiration!
Hi, Victoria. I like your idea about repurposing the candlestick, but I have question. In the first photo at the top of your post it looks like you’ve used two candlesticks, one on top of the other with the little bowl on the top of the second one. Am I seeing it correctly? Otherwise, what is the little “shelf” with the succulents lying on it half-way up the whole column? And about how tall is the whole thing? Seems like it would need anchoring to not tip over.
Pardon my confusion if all this should be clear! I’m just wondering how I could go about creating this with what I might have in candlesticks. I think the idea is great.
Hi Naomi! No, it’s one candlestick with a “shelf” in the middle. I did place a metal bowl on top of it as the flower pot. You could definitely glue two candlesticks together with some type of outdoor-proof glue. I did ensure it was secured in the ground (by burying the base slightly) and not in an area where winds would knock it down. It’s about 4″ tall altogether.
Que bonita forma de mantener unas piezas familiares que no queremos deshacernos de ellos por sentimentalismo.
Precioso color.
Besos y feliz semana