Down Home Goblets

We are a very casual family and therefore decorate accordingly. I also am incredibly frugal. So, when it comes to the holidays I love to use simple materials in unusual ways. I saw this idea on Pinterest, & had to do it. The original idea came from this website http://meggielynne.tumblr.com/ but I didn't see the actual project on it. I'm sure it is there somewhere. To create these 'stunning' goblets you need: Mason Jars Candle Holders (yep, from the $ Store, or cheaper at thrift stores sometimes) E6000 glue

Before you begin, analyze the bottom of your jar to make sure it can be stable while the glue is adhering. Most will work, but it's just important to check just in case... Make sure both the jar and candle holder are clean. Simply apply E6000 glue to the top of the candle holder. I recommend actually doing the process upside down. Less likely something will tumble this way.

E6000 glue is water resistant, allowing you to wash items when using it. I recommend allowing 48 hours to allow the glue to set before using.

Kind of fun and fancy. In December you will be able to see the holiday table place settings. I can't wait to see the end result of everything I am making. I am will be adding to the base of these the Cozi Coaster, which I posted on 11/4. If you don't want to use as drinking glasses, you can fill them partly with epsom salt and put a tea light inside. Put a larger votive candle inside, but I think it would be hard to clean the wax out. Line them up an create the ceterpiece I did with the vases posted on 11/3. Or simply use as a vase and fill with flowers.

Cozie Coaster

I first saw this felt coaster idea on Pinterest which took me to an Etsy link of someone selling them. And they were sold out. So, I created mine to go with my 'fancy' holiday goblets that I made. The goblets are a separate post on 11/6/11. Supplies Needed One felt rectangle per coaster. Sewing Machine & Thread Circle template from a glass, lid, etc. I first cut a large felt circle that was bigger than the base of my goblet and giving me a 1/4" seam allowance. The diameter of my base circle in 4 3/4". .

I then cut 5 smaller circles with a diameter of 2 3/4". There wasn't a great mathematical calculation. I just looked for circular items around the house to give me what I thought would look good.

For the sake of photos and to visually describe what I did, I layered the red large circle with the white smaller circles. However, my final project was all red. Once everything was cut out, I layered the 5 small circles on top of the red circle. With the smaller circles hanging over the edge of the larger one, knowing they would be trimmed down. Sorry it is kind of blurry.

I then pinned them together and sewed them, using my presser foot as a guide for my seam allowance.

When I sewed the circles together, I had the larger circle on top in order to use it as a guide for my seam. I also chose to use a contrasting thread because I liked the look. Once all the smaller circles were sewn onto the larger circle, I trimmed the access off.

I am really pleased with the finished look. And it really didn't take long to make.