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October 25, 2013

Five Minute Crafts: Glitter Candles

Take Five 5 Minute Crafts Glitter Candles
Welcome to another Take Five: Five Minute Crafts! Where we share crafts ANYONE can make…and they only take FIVE MINUTES! Once a month we will have a special guest poster sharing a fabulous and easy craft with you….and this week, we are so thrilled to have the talented Mary Beth of Cupcakes and Crinoline with us! We hope you’ll make her feel welcomed over here…At The Picket Fence! 

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Hi Everyone! I am Mary Beth and I blog over at Cupcakes and Crinoline. I am so excited to be here today. Heather and Vanessa are such great gals and I always love what they share, especially the stories they sprinkle throughout their posts that help you to get to know them better. My blog is a little bit of everything thrown together ~ recipes, crafts, small DIY projects and some kid stuff. Today I want to share a craft that’s perfect for the upcoming holidays…Glitter Candles.

I love glitter…honestly, it’s a bit of an obsession, but as a mom of 3 boys, there is very little tolerance for glittery, sparkly things in my house. At any given time there is wrestling, football, and kickboxing going on so almost everything I have is sturdy {think nailed to the floor}. The one exception I make is decorating for the holidays. I pull out the glitter and add sparkle to anything that’s not moving.

These candles are so easy to make. All you need is taper candles, painter’s tape, Mod Pod {a paintbrush} and glitter. I got my glitter for $1.00 at Target and I swear the container is never-ending.

Step 1:

Wrap each candle at about the halfway point with painter’s tape being sure to keep it in a straight line around the candle.

Step 2:

Apply the Mod Podge around the lower half of the candle below the painter’s tape. Do one candle at a time so that the Mod Podge is nice and tacky and the glitter adheres well.

Step 3:

Shake your glitter all over the area that has been Mod Podged.

Step 4:

Allow candles to dry. I placed my candles in a glass jar for this purpose.

Step 5:

Once dry, gently remove the painter’s tape.

Disclaimer: Never leave a burning candle unattended and do not let the candle burn below the glitter line.

These were so easy to make that I also glittered up some orange ones for a Halloween Centerpiece.

I want to Thank Heather and Vanessa for letting me share this easy craft with you today. I would be totally beside myself with joy if you stopped by Cupcakes and Crinoline to check out some of my other quick and easy projects.

We want to thank YOU Mary Beth for joining us today! If you are not already, be sure to follow Mary Beth on her blog, as well as on Facebook and Pinterest!

See you back here tomorrow for another At The Picket Fence Parade of Homes from a fabulous and talented blogger!

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  1. At The Picket Fence says

    October 25, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    These are so beautiful Mary Beth! They would make such great gifts for the upcoming holidays. Thanks for sharing them with us today! 🙂
    Vanessa

    Reply
  2. Shannon @ Fox Hollow Cottage says

    October 25, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    These are so cute and sparkly and shiny!!
    I love me some glitter 🙂

    Reply
  3. kristin says

    October 25, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    These are adorable, perfect for Christmas! Thanks for sharing!
    XO
    Kristin

    Reply
  4. Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline says

    October 25, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Thank you so much, Heather and Vanessa, for letting me be your guest today!

    Reply
  5. Cheryl at Snaps of Ginger says

    October 25, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    I do love your 5-minute projects! These are so pretty and simple. Great idea

    Reply
  6. Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

    October 25, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    So pretty Mary Beth! LOVE them… what a great idea.

    Reply
  7. jessica @fourgenerationsoneroof says

    October 25, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    Oh how fun! I love how the glitter adds a fun pop of color. Perfect for the Holidays 🙂

    Reply
  8. chris says

    October 25, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    1. I love anything that involves glitter. 2. I especially love anything that takes less than 5 minutes! This is such a cute project! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  9. Becca says

    October 27, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    I love all things sparkly! What a great and easy craft … I know what I’m adding to my list!

    Reply
  10. Heather says

    October 28, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Gorgeous Mary Beth! You know me and my addiction to glam, glitter and shine – so these are right up my ally!! Love how simple and chic they are!

    Reply
  11. debbiedoos says

    October 28, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Cayute!

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  12. TidyMom says

    October 29, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    oh what a fun idea! I love what the pop of glitter does!!

    Reply
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