Winter can be a truly incredible time of year. But it can also be a bit too frosty to actually leave the comforts of your couch and do any outdoor exploration.
Thankfully, there are a ton of fantastic DIY projects that will help you bring the spirit of winter right into the warmth of your home — like adorable, mood-boosting indoor plants.
And when I discovered an amazing way to repurpose my leftover firewood into a gorgeous candle holder, I had to learn more.
DIY blogger Kristi of Chatfield Court is creating stunning DIY projects to share with the masses, and she couldn't be more thrilled with her latest creation: birchwood-sourced rustic candle holders.
They're incredibly simple to make, but yield an absolutely show-stopping result. With just a few pieces of birchwood, a saw, and a few hours, you, too, can create the perfect addition to a cozy corner.
What winter-inspired DIYs have you have created? Let us know in the comments!
Our DIY-er Kristi started with a few solid birch logs that she sourced from the great outdoors.
Wanting a candle holder that would fit both tea lights and tapered dinner candles, she used a hole saw and butterfly drill bit to make two different-size holes to accommodate the two styles.
Kristi dried out her wooden candle holders for a few days before displaying them for guests.
She says not to be afraid of using birch that is slightly decomposing or has a bit of moss — it only adds to the rustic, outdoorsy appeal of the project.
These DIY wooden candle holders also look gorgeous with other various wood types in your kitchen.
And they're sturdy enough to stand up to the heartiest dinner candle.
Create the coziest dinner party for your family and friends with some winter white flowers and these stunning birchwood holders.
DIY-ers like Kristi from around the world have begun to create amazing, nature-inspired projects.
This blogger created a faux-wooden candle holder by gluing found twigs around an existing glass one.
A whitewashed block of wood paired with a vintage spoon made for an absolutely elegant candle holder.
One blogger transformed old wooden logs into a neighborhood of candle holders along her mantelpiece.
Leftover wood is the perfect base to build stunning candle holders for your home!
For even more of Kristi's amazing DIY work, visit her website, Chatfield Court.
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