Farmhouse Decor - DIY Shabby Chic Candle Sticks on the Cheap

The dollar store can be our best friend when it comes to DIY and crafting ideas.  But what I love about this craft is that you can upcycle wine bottles to do this, or as Kelly Barlow does in the video, she uses Dollar Tree bottles.  Some of the bottles for oil and vinegar are decorative too.

The secret ingredient to this DIY craft is the crackle medium.  You can get this in most craft stores or online.  Check out the video below:

If you have some unique old bottles, then upcycle them into this project, or get them from the Dollar Tree.

Step 1 - Make sure the bottles are clean, or the paint won't stick properly.  One of the best parts I think, is the twine flowers she makes and attaches to the bottles for that final touch.  You could use different colors of twine but I thought this natural jute looked awesome.

You could sit these on the mantle piece for that farmhouse, shabby chic look.

Step 2 - Spray paint the bottles with the Krylon Spray Paint and let dry.

Step 3 - Cover with the crackle medium and let dry.

Step 4 - Paint with your top color.

NOTE:  When using paint over crackle medium you need to be careful to only coat an area once.  Don't go back and forth or it will lose the aged look.  So use a slightly thicker coat and watch the magic happen.

She uses plain white candles, which I think looks awesome as it makes the bottles the focal interest point of the bottle.

The best part is, you now also have emergency candles.

Group a few different shaped bottles together for a interesting effect.

To keep this DIY on the cheap, get as much as you can from the Dollar Tree or recycle what you have on hand.

The paint and crackle can be purchased online with Amazon below:

It is amazing just how you can transform simple objects into shabby chic with the right products!

You could use this crackle medium on other bottles such as mason jars for the bathroom and more.

Have fun with this DIY for shabby chic farmhouse decor!