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diy · June 28, 2023

Easy Patriotic Candle Centerpiece

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Easy Patriotic Candle Centerpiece. Celebrate summer by creating this simple layered sand centerpiece with battery-operated candles in 5 minutes!

Easy Patriotic Candle Centerpiece

Easy Patriotic Candle Centerpiece. Celebrate summer by creating this simple layered sand centerpiece with battery-operated candles.

Hi friends! Can you believe the Fourth of July is less than a week away?? I have a super easy last-minute centerpiece you can make for your Fourth of July dinner or party! It only requires a few supplies and you can create it in less than 5 minutes! I have the complete directions and link to supplies below. But first, check out these amazing Patriotic DIY Ideas from my friends!

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Easy Patriotic Candle Centerpiece. Celebrate summer by creating this simple layered sand centerpiece with battery-operated candles.

I used these layered sand candle holders on our patriotic table, but they are also so adorable on a mantel or inside your home too! To create this centerpiece I used a green garland. Here are a few magnolia leaf garlands you can choose from. Then I added a red white and blue runner. Here are some to choose from — red, white and blue runners.

Supplies to Make Patriotic Candle Centerpiece

Easy Patriotic Candle Centerpiece. Celebrate summer by creating this simple layered sand centerpiece with battery-operated candles.

Here’s the list of supplies to make this easy centerpiece. Don’t worry – you can get these to your door in just a couple of days. So it’s a great project to do last minute!

  • Mason jars – I used one large and two smaller mason jars.
  • Red Sand
  • White Sand
  • Blue Sand
  • Battery-Operated Candles

How to Make Layered Sand Candle Holders

Easy Patriotic Candle Centerpiece. Celebrate summer by creating this simple layered sand centerpiece with battery-operated candles.
  • Put mason jars on your work surface.
  • Pour red sand into each jar.
Easy Patriotic Candle Centerpiece. Celebrate summer by creating this simple layered sand centerpiece with battery-operated candles.
  • Now layer white sand over the red sand in each jar.
  • Next pour the blue sand over the white sand in each jar.
Easy Patriotic Candle Centerpiece. Celebrate summer by creating this simple layered sand centerpiece with battery-operated candles.
  • Put a candle into each jar.
  • Arrange the mason jars on your table.
  • Turn the candles on and enjoy your patriotic candle centerpiece!
Easy Patriotic Candle Centerpiece. Celebrate summer by creating this simple layered sand centerpiece with battery-operated candles.

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Throw the PERFECT Fourth of July Get-Together. We are going to have a house full of family visiting this year for The Fourth and I am all about casual, fun entertaining. I want to enjoy spending time with my family, not stressing over food and decor. So I thought I would share some ways I am going to incorporate CUTE along with easy for a FUN Fourth of July!

Pin This Idea for Later!

Pin this idea so you can find it when you want to give it a try!

Easy Patriotic Candle Centerpiece. Celebrate summer by creating this simple layered sand centerpiece with battery-operated candles.

Are YOU celebrating the Fourth of July?

What are your plans? Let us know in the comments!

xoxo

Posted By: Jen · In: diy

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Comments

  1. Melaine Thompson says

    June 29, 2023 at 6:20 PM

    So so cute! I love your creativity!

    • Jen says

      July 5, 2023 at 11:20 AM

      Thanks Melaine! I love your neutral flag. I hope you had an amazing Fourth!!

      xoxo

  2. Annie Diamond says

    June 29, 2023 at 5:42 PM

    Jen, I had no idea this was sand until I read your post! Fun and could really be any color as a theme. Of course red, white & blue is perfect now! Love!

    • Jen says

      July 5, 2023 at 11:22 AM

      Thanks Annie! It is such an easy idea. I hope you had a wonderful fourth!

      XOXO

  3. Janine says

    June 29, 2023 at 11:01 AM

    Jen,
    Your easy patriotic candle centerpieces are fabulous! I love how simple they are to make and how fun they look! Ok, I pinned them over on Pinterest!

    • Jen says

      July 5, 2023 at 11:23 AM

      Thanks Janine! I loved your patriotic candles and pinned them to my patriotic board! I hope you had a wonderful fourth!

      XOXO

Hi! I'm Jen Hadfield. I'm a mom of 5 restoring an 1891 home in the heart of Salt Lake City. I love being creative and sharing simple ideas to make your life easier and more beautiful!

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