I used old jars and filled them with white beans and black-eyed peas. Rather than votive candles, I used tapers. When lit, the wax will drip into the beans so clean up should be a breeze.
I added a few more jars and some cuttings from my yard to soften things up and add a hint of color.
You can use any type of beans; white, kidney, pinto, even coffee beans. This entire project cost less than $5.00. I had the jars and candles on hand. I purchased the tall vase at a thrift store for $1.50 and the two bags of beans were under $3.00.
I like how it turned out and it makes me feel oh-so eco-chic!
Lovely! I've also used rice (varying types and shades) to create interesting candle holders. Buttons work wonders and so do small pebbles! Candle holding is only limited by one's imagination!
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