Upcycle Your Candle Lids: Easy Steps for Fall Shelf Decor

Today I'm going to share an easy upcycled craft idea with you. We'll be creating Autumn shelf sitter decor using two candle lids. I wasn't sure what to do with my candle lids, but I decided to make fall shelf sitter decor after giving it some thought. If you're ready, let's begin building your very own.

- Two candle lids (wooden or metal)

- Acrylic paint

- Paintbrush

- Mod Podge (optional)

- Craft moss

- Mini wooden mushrooms

- Scissors

- Assorted fall decor (e.g. flowers, fall vase filler glitter leaves, smaller faux succulent flowers in deep purple color)

- Hot glue

Begin by applying acrylic paint to both the wooden lid and wooden mushrooms.

I decided to paint the tops of the wooden mushrooms orange and brown.

First, if your napkin is 2-ply, remove the second layer. Then, use scissors to cut out the designs you want to add to the project. Afterward, use a smaller paintbrush to apply Mod Podge to the wooden lid and attach the cut-out napkin pieces. In my project, I added fall leaves to the bottom section of the wooden lid.

Next, use hot glue to attach the moss to the top section of the lid. Then, add a few deep purple faux succulent flowers to the design. 

I also decided to add a few white dots to two of the brown-painted mushrooms. 

I decided to skip out on the paint for the next fall shelf sitter. 

I cut my design to use in the design. I used a paintbrush and added Mod Podge to add the design.

That completes your fall shelf sitter decor. I love that I could reuse my candle lids and create two decor pieces to add to my fall decorations. These are perfect for adding to shelves, trays, mantels, etc. I hope you have enjoyed creating your fall decor.

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