This simple craft is perfect for summertime and can make for pretty outdoor centerpieces for a backyard get-together. I first discovered this idea on Nest of Posies blog and knew I had to try it. The ingredients are simple and easy to find at my local grocery stores, plus I used fresh herbs from my garden!
Summer Citronella Candles
• Mason jars
• Floating candles
• Lemons and limes
• Citronella essential oil (I found mine at Whole Foods)
• Fresh herbs
• Twine or ribbon
To assemble my candles, I first sliced up the lemons and limes. The fruit will float in the jar, so I recommend adding them in last. Place your fresh herbs in each jar (I used rosemary, lemon thyme, lavender and chamomile from my garden). Fill the jar about half way with water and add about 10 drops of citronella oil to the herb and water mixture. Next, add in the sliced citrus and fill the jar the rest of the way up with water. Finally I added the floating candle and tied a piece of twine around each jar.
Place one or two candles at each table of your next outdoor party!
So in love with this! Super creative. -xo
Thanks Joanna!
Where did you get the awesome mason jars?
Hi Gen! I found the green mason jars at my local Fred Meyer. I’ve also seen them at Michael’s. You can order them online through our Amazon store too! http://astore.amazon.com/adveinmaki-20/detail/B00H40COY4
Thanks,
Rachel
These are very pretty but do they actually keep the bugs away? Would a few drops of Citronella oil in a jar of water do the same thing? Curious about what the fruit & herbs do (besides look nice). Thanks!