DIY Snowy Dollar Store Holiday Candles
December 12, 2016
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How to make DIY snowy winter luminaries for easy holiday decor.
I have a fun and easy "snowy" holiday craft for you today. 😊 These are nothing new but I've always wanted to try making them.
I gathered some glass votive holders from the dollar store -- they're a
nice size and quite thick:
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You only need a couple "ingredients" for this Christmas craft -- some glue and Epsom salts.
I used Mod Podge for my glue and brushed it on -- I'm guessing you could use Elmer's glue
too! A craft or foam brush will work well to apply it.
You want something that will dry clear:
Then I poured Epsom salts into a plate and just dabbed the votive into a pile
of it:
I used my
glitter tray
and knocked the excess off -- this tray is great because you can save the
leftover glitter (or salts!) and put them back on the next item:
Speaking of glitter -- a few shakes of that in the Epsom salts pile would be
beautiful too!
They are cute and snowy just like this -- but they really shine (literally!)
when you put a candle inside!:
This is such an easy and quick Christmas craft project and they are SO pretty all lit up!
Pictures don't do them justice:
You can amp this up even more though -- I think this is a lovely idea for a
holiday party and I plan to use this for a big one we have in a couple
weeks.
Grab some cranberries and
floating candles:
You can keep frozen cranberries (for this purpose) forever!
Fill your votives
with water and cranberries and place a floating candle inside:
They are so festive and pretty! Perfect for a holiday table setting or on a
buffet:
Mason jars would also make a cute snowy candle vessel!
I love the red with the snowy texture -- and of course you can't go wrong with
candles this time of year:
You can refreeze the cranberries since you're not eating them.
Ways to dress up these cute snowy holiday candles:
- Mason jars would also make a cute snowy candle!
- Add some ribbon or twine around your glass with a hot glue gun for added detail.
- Set them in a tray surrounded by pinecones or greenery.
- Of course you don't have to add the water -- flameless tea lights would be just as pretty.
Have you tried making these pretties? I made five and for $5 because I had
everything else I needed. You could easily reuse food jars for this project
too!
I made them all in about 20 minutes. Quick, easy and cheap -- my favorite kind
of decor! I don't know if they will store well -- I imagine I will probably
have to touch up the salt from year to year but I'm fine with that.
If you've made these feel free to share them in the comments! I'd love to see
different versions.
You can also use tiny mason jars to make your own Christmas snow globe mason jars!:
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I have made these using regular glue (much cheaper) and they turn out great. I reused food jars. It almost feels like cheating because it is so quick and easy.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your blog. It gives me lots of inspiration and encouragement to try things I thought were beyond my abilities.
Absolutely love this! Turned out beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThose look great - so pretty! Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea - I think I have loads of jars and empty jar candles to use in different sizes - just need more berries!
ReplyDeleteGREAT idea!!!
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty and festive, Sarah, and I will have to give it a go. Cheers and Happy Holidays, Ardith
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and as you pointed out , easy and inexpensive, total win. Love these so much, adding bit of seasonal cheer. Might need to buy candle holders/candles but will look so pretty and festive on our half wall between kitchen and living room. So glad you shared this.
ReplyDeleteHave big jar of epsom salts, just pour them back in jar after season for next time. Yes some glitter with salts will look very pretty, thx for suggestion.
Hope you have wonderful Christmas and lovely holiday week.
Ooh, this is so simple but so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCharmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
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Great idea! I have some Epsom salts left over from making bath salts... perfect way to use them up. Question: do the "shed" when you wrap the up to store for next year?
ReplyDeleteSUPER cute and simple decor. LOVE.
ReplyDeleteThese are SO pretty!! I've been meaning to use Epsom salt for snowy DIY's but I feel like time always gets away from me. These would be nice to keep out through the winter months, as well. I might have to give these a try in the next coming weeks!
ReplyDeleteKatie | www.overthemoony.com
Beautiful.. I love the ones with the cranberries.Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI said, I was finished with Christmas projects [finished for the year...but, I think I just have to makes some of these..smile.
Thanks for sharing.
Great inspiration, Love your fireplace ideas, I know I will use these ideas.....
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