Ready to set the mood? Today I’m sharing another intricate die cut that all you romantics are sure to enjoy. Make this cherry blossom tea light votive, and add a lovely, handcrafted touch to your next party or romantic dinner.
This week, we celebrated my husband’s 28th birthday. With his birthday being so close to Christmas it’s always hard for me to figure out what to get him. That’s why, for the past couple years, I’ve opted for getting him “stuff” for Christmas and “experiences” for his birthday. This year, I decided to give him the gift, or “experience,” of relaxation…and sushi!
Isaac had never had a professional massage before, but always wanted one, so I booked him a massage after work. While he was away, I set out decorating the table with these lovely votives and getting some Japanese restaurant music playing in the background. I ordered some take-out sushi from our favorite local place, and even made some of my own “dessert sushi” (inspired by Sweetest Kitchen).
Isaac loves sushi, and we had a really fun “dine-in” experience together!
To top the night off, we continued the theme of “relaxation” by doing facials, a foot soak, and watching a movie! I know, kind of a girly birthday party overall, but, as a 7-and-a-half month pregnant woman, I was in the mood for some relaxation too. The important thing is that Isaac had a fun birthday, and got to feel a little bit spoiled.
So, if you’re in the mood for a romantic dinner, or planning a Japanese-themed party, here’s how you can make my cherry blossom tea light votive:
What You Need
- My Cherry Blossom Votive Design
- Card Stock
- A Cutting Machine (I use a Cricut) or X-Acto Knife
- Vellum
- Glue
- Hot Glue
How To Make
1. Use your cutting machine to cut the design out of card stock (be patient: this cut is quite intricate and takes a while to complete). Then, use the Cherry Blossom Votive Liner template to cut out your vellum.
(Hint: I’ve included a pdf version of the file if you don’t have a cutting machine. You can print off the template and cut out the shapes with an X-acto knife, but it will be tedious.)
2. Glue your vellum liner to the backside of your votive design.
(Hint: I like to put some heavy books on top of it while the glue dries to help it stick a little better.)
3. Once the glue has dried, wrap your votive design around, and glue the ends together. Place your tea light in the center to finish off.
(Only use flameless candles with these votives so, you know, don’t start a fire.)
Enjoy the freebie! And have fun creating a magical ambiance with these delicate, tea light votives.
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Mandee is a professional graphic designer, amateur bird watcher, and rollercoaster enthusiast. She is a wife to hardworking high school teacher and mommy to three adorable little humans. She fell in love with graphic design when she started working on a comedy website with a guy she met her freshman year of college. Design wasn’t the only thing she fell in love with, and they were married a year and a half later. She created Designs By Miss Mandee to be a place where she could merge her passion for design with her lifelong love of crafting. 7 Comments on Cherry Blossom Tea Light Votive
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Nicky
January 21, 2017 at 4:38 am (7 years ago)Very cute ! thank you for sharing!
Janalee Kate
February 1, 2017 at 9:19 pm (7 years ago)I really like the little votives. . . very calming and peaceful like you said.
Oh and happy Birthday to Isaac!
Shelley
February 15, 2017 at 4:23 pm (7 years ago)Very beautiful, thank you so much!
Christine Hopkinson
September 11, 2019 at 4:49 am (4 years ago)You are the most generous, kind hearted and talented person. It is such a pleasure working with the designs that you publish.
Mandee
September 11, 2019 at 8:48 am (4 years ago)Aww, that is so sweet of you to say Christine!! I really appreciate your kind words. ^_^
vita trama
September 19, 2019 at 5:21 pm (4 years ago)how do i save the svg to cricut?
Mandee
September 24, 2019 at 9:28 pm (4 years ago)Hi There! All you need to do is open up a new project in Cricut Design Space, and hit the “Upload Button.” Here is a blog that walks you through the steps in more detail if you need:
https://heyletsmakestuff.com/upload-svg-files-to-cricut-design-space/