Hello, dear friends, I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Don’t you just love some fast and fun DIY décor? A $3 Summertime Hostess Gift is darling and checks all the boxes.
A $3 Summertime Hostess Gift
I found a bag of citronella candles in fun summertime colors and the glass jar at the dollar store. Citronella candles are perfect for keeping summertime pests away while enjoying the outdoors. The small bit of raffia and the seashell were things I already had on hand, but you can also find these items at most dollar or craft stores.
I quickly arranged the candles in the jar, closed the lid, wrapped a bit of raffia around the top and added a seashell with a dab of hot glue.
A perfect and inexpensive summertime hostess gift ready in under 5 minutes!
Are you attending any summertime events?
Laura
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
Oh I am thrilled that comments are working. Good for you.
This is the cutest idea and one even I could put together. It would be a super gift for anyone.
Jen says
What a cute and practical idea! Thanks for sharing!
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Happy Monday!
Jen
Susan says
That's a great idea, Laura. Think I'll do that one myself, next time I need a hostess gift. Susan
Vel Criste says
$3?? this is fabulous, and citronella too, perfect gift for any hostess! I always host summer get togethers but mostly my friends bring food!
~Lavender Dreamer~ says
This is such a cute idea and a perfect color for me! I've sure enjoyed your travel photos. Hope you post some more! Sweet hugs, Diane
Lisa says
Such a sweet and useful gift! And I love that it's inexpensive. Win win! Just want you to know I thoroughly enjoyed your trip to France posts. Loved the beautiful pics and your lovely commentary.
PS Glad your comments are back up.:)
Rita C. says
Fantastic idea! I won't be hosting the 4th this year, but now I have the perfect gift to take with me! Thank you!
Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow says
Great idea!
Lorrie says
What a cute idea. Love the color of the candles.
Glenda/MidSouth says
Great idea – thanks for sharing.
It would be a welcome gift in this area as the mosquitoes are bad this time of the year.
Karena Albert says
Great idea Laura. I am so glad I can comment again!
xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
Laura Santos says
Adorable! Definitely will make this for gifts…for the ladies at church with a verse about being a light.
Julia Nyanyo says
What a lovely gift and so beautifully put together.
The Boston Lady says
Yay! Comments!!! This is a really great idea. Now, I'm going to France courtesy of you as I finally catch up. Ann
Elise says
Great idea! I have to pin this!
Starla J. says
Love this!
Lana L. says
What a wonderful idea, and so unique! Thanks for sharing!
Liz@ Infuse With Liz says
This is a great idea!
Babs R says
Great hostess gift! So pretty and thoughtful. I'm headed to the dollar store. 🙂 Thanks for the inspiration.
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
A pretty, thoughtful and useful hostess gift, Laura! A great idea and I will be pinning this.
kristi dominguez says
This is such an creative and adorable idea, Laura!
Richella Parham says
This is a wonderful idea, Laura! Thank you so much for linking this to Grace at Home. I've pinned this and I'm featuring you this week!
Kathryn Ferguson Griffin says
Such a great idea! Thank you for sharing. You are one of the features today at the Anything Blue Friday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to this week's party. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2014/07/anything-blue-friday-week-62.html Hope to see you again at the little blue soiree. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse