Rustic Fireplace Crate Decoration

by Jessica Hill

$30

2 Hours

Medium

We have yet to have our chimney inspected, so it's not safe to have a real fire in the fireplace. I still wanted the cozy glow of a fire this Christmas, so I created this hearth crate!

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The weathered wood, greenery, and flickering LED candles add a warm rustic feel to our fireplace hearth.

I used a cheap wooden crate, LED candles, stain wipes, chalky finish paint, faux greenery and a butane torch to complete this project.

I used my butane torch to scorch the wood of the crate. The flame brings out the grain of the inexpensive wood, giving it much more character. Then I painted each end of the crate with chalky paint and wiped stain onto the distressed slats.

I tucked greenery into the crate and nestled some LED candles on top.

It's not quite the same as a roaring fire, but the flickering candles give off a cozy light that is perfect for a cold winter's night!

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Hannah V on Dec 19, 2014
Great idea! Love it.

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Time With Thea on Dec 23, 2014
So simple but so lovely! I also love how practical and safe it is too!

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