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Craft· Decorating· DIY

A $3 Summertime Hostess Gift

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

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.

A $3 Summertime Hostess Gift

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 $3 Summertime Hostess Gift

A perfect and inexpensive summertime hostess gift ready in under 5 minutes!

A $3 Summertime Hostess Gift

Are you attending any summertime events?

Laura

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06.23.14

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  1. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    June 23, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    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.

  2. Jen says

    June 23, 2014 at 1:36 pm

    What a cute and practical idea! Thanks for sharing!

    My blog has moved and I would love for you to check out my new site. Still working on a few bugs, but hopefully it'll be fully functional by weeks end!

    http://ohfiddledeedee.com

    Happy Monday!
    Jen

  3. Susan says

    June 23, 2014 at 1:55 pm

    That's a great idea, Laura. Think I'll do that one myself, next time I need a hostess gift. Susan

  4. Vel Criste says

    June 23, 2014 at 2:54 pm

    $3?? this is fabulous, and citronella too, perfect gift for any hostess! I always host summer get togethers but mostly my friends bring food!

  5. ~Lavender Dreamer~ says

    June 23, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    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

  6. Lisa says

    June 23, 2014 at 3:50 pm

    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.:)

  7. Rita C. says

    June 23, 2014 at 4:05 pm

    Fantastic idea! I won't be hosting the 4th this year, but now I have the perfect gift to take with me! Thank you!

  8. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow says

    June 23, 2014 at 5:51 pm

    Great idea!

  9. Lorrie says

    June 23, 2014 at 7:57 pm

    What a cute idea. Love the color of the candles.

  10. Glenda/MidSouth says

    June 23, 2014 at 8:18 pm

    Great idea – thanks for sharing.
    It would be a welcome gift in this area as the mosquitoes are bad this time of the year.

  11. Karena Albert says

    June 23, 2014 at 11:31 pm

    Great idea Laura. I am so glad I can comment again!

    xoxo
    Karena
    The Arts by Karena

  12. Laura Santos says

    June 24, 2014 at 2:06 am

    Adorable! Definitely will make this for gifts…for the ladies at church with a verse about being a light.

  13. Julia Nyanyo says

    June 24, 2014 at 8:16 am

    What a lovely gift and so beautifully put together.

  14. The Boston Lady says

    June 24, 2014 at 9:57 pm

    Yay! Comments!!! This is a really great idea. Now, I'm going to France courtesy of you as I finally catch up. Ann

  15. Elise says

    June 25, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    Great idea! I have to pin this!

  16. Starla J. says

    June 26, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    Love this!

  17. Lana L. says

    June 27, 2014 at 12:14 am

    What a wonderful idea, and so unique! Thanks for sharing!

  18. Liz@ Infuse With Liz says

    June 27, 2014 at 2:52 pm

    This is a great idea!

  19. Babs R says

    June 28, 2014 at 11:58 am

    Great hostess gift! So pretty and thoughtful. I'm headed to the dollar store. 🙂 Thanks for the inspiration.

  20. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    June 29, 2014 at 10:05 pm

    A pretty, thoughtful and useful hostess gift, Laura! A great idea and I will be pinning this.

  21. kristi dominguez says

    July 1, 2014 at 3:44 am

    This is such an creative and adorable idea, Laura!

  22. Richella Parham says

    July 3, 2014 at 1:15 pm

    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!

  23. Kathryn Ferguson Griffin says

    July 4, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    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

Hi, I’m Laura Ingalls Gunn

Welcome to Decor To Adore! I love flea markets, tea parties, classic literature and dachshunds.

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