Step one:  Disassemble the trophy and reassemble it as desired.  I played around with the pieces until I found a design that was appealing.  I made two variations to show you some possibilities.  Use E-6000 to glue the parts together.

Step two:  Paint the entire project one color.  I used a large brush and chalky finish paint.

Turn thrift store trophies into a unique trophy candle holder! Learn how to turn junk into fun home decor with a few simple techniques.

Step three:  Once it is dry, add birds, flowers, and candles.  Since these could tip over easily, I suggest  using battery operated candles, which are available at Dollar Tree.

Turn thrift store trophies into a unique trophy candle holder! Learn how to turn junk into fun home decor with a few simple techniques.

I’m planning to add small pastel, plastic Easter eggs to my pink platter as a fun centerpiece.  The blue candle holder is on my  mantle, next to my decorated bottle.  I like to decorate with unusual, unexpected items.  Do you?

You can see my two variations on the bottle stopper tutorials here.

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