Picture | #480908. Water Balloon Luminaries. A fun and easy project with a beautiful payoff. Learn how to make these Balloon Luminaries. You will need: High-Melt Paraffin Wax (IGI 1260)Party BalloonsDouble BoilerCookie Sheet Instructions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Here is an example of these luminaries when using dye. How to: Bottle cap candles » Beer. We saw these crafty bottle-cap candles scattered around the spread at a beer dinner and couldn’t resist attempting to make a stash for ourselves. Luckily, the process is even simpler than drinking your way through the bottles. What you need: 20 clean, flat bottle caps 1 1-pound package microwaveable soy candle wax 20 2-inch, pre-waxed candle wicks with wick clips glass liquid measuring cup with pouring spout baking sheet lined with aluminum foil • Evenly space the bottle caps upside-down on the lined baking sheet; set the tray on a workspace in a room-temperature area away from breezes, or, for best results, place the baking sheet in a low oven for 3 minutes.
. • Following the wax manufacturer’s instructions, microwave about 2 cups of wax flakes in the measuring cup until the wax is completely melted and measures 180 degrees on a thermometer (about 30 seconds to 1 minute). • Pour the melted wax into the bottle caps until each is full but not overflowing, and let the tray cool 2 hours. Tin Can Lanterns Tutorial. I love summer and I love that I finally have a backyard to have parties in!
I made these tin can lanterns for a 4th of July party and they looked so lovely that I thought I would write a tutorial to share with you all. So follow the tutorial below to get started making your own lanterns for your own outdoor summer party! Materials: recycled tin cans hammer nail bailing wire pliers spray paint ( I used Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Paint) tea light candle Step 1: Remove labels and glue from the cans. I've found WD-40 to be very helpful with removing the glue. Step 2: Fill cans with water and stick them in the freezer. Step 3: Take your frozen can out of the freezer. Step 4: Make your design. Step 5: Once your design is all finished, let the ice melt out of the can and dry it out.
Step 6: Upon turning the can over, you'll notice a big bulge in the bottom. Step 7: Time to make a handle. Step 8: Twist the hook around to secure it. Step 9: Time for some spray paint! Radical possibility: Easy Anthropologie Confetti Tumblers. Thank you all so much for such amazing feedback and for helping this project circulate all over the internet! My cups have held up pretty well due to not being used too often (they are currently just holding bobby pins in my bathroom) but several readers said after a little wear and tear, the paint comes off. Other readers have found that using paint specifically for glass leads to a much longer life! In the comments, readers have specifically stated that Martha Stewart Paints and DecoArt paints have lasted the best. I have used both, and love them both! The process of making them will remain the same, but these products should help prolong the life of your glassware. xo, z Here's the thing about Anthropologie; everything is gorgeous.
Let the knockoff begin! The internet taught me that I can use acrylic paint on glass as long as I seal it afterwards, so thats what we are going to do here. In true knockoff fashion, I did one rainbow confetti, and one each of red and blue. Xo, Fourth of July Star Jars. These transformed mason jars are a fun way to both decorate an outdoor table for a 4th of July celebration or a safe way to entertain the kids during fireworks. Red spray paint Mason Jars Star stickers Newspaper Scatter star stickers onto the mason jar, make sure they’re stuck on very tight Screw on the mason jar lid and cap and place on top of a table covered in newspaper in a well ventilated area Spray with the paint from a nice distance around the entire jar until it’s coated well but without drips.
Wait at least a couple hours for the jar to dry and carefully peel off the star stickers Place 2-3 battery operated votive candles in each jar and enjoy your festive 4th of July evening! {diy} yarn wrapped painted jars. Have & Make: Glitter and Glow. Who doesn’t love a little glitter in their lives? Add in the glow of a candle, and you’re all set. This glitter candle was probably the easiest Have & Make yet. Spray the inside of a small vase or candle holder with spray adhesive, sprinkle and shake around with glitter until the surface area of the vase is completely covered. I would recommend using the larger flakes of glitter as opposed to the very fine powdery variety – you get more impact of the shimmering flakes through the glass than you would with the latter. Style the candle simply (a little glitter goes a long way) with books, and a natural element like flowers or a plant. Look at you glow! I felt glitter was a fitting topic for today because I’m headed off again to a bachelorette party for my future sister-in-law in Las Vegas, where everything glitters (but everything that glitters isn’t gold, if you know what I mean).
Have a SHIMMERY and SHINY Thursday. DIY cut-paper candle holders. I experimented with cutting some paper the other night and made these bumpy candle holder wraps. I trimmed some sheets of computer paper to sizes that would fit around the glass containers I have. Then with an X-acto knife, I cut a billion different-sized U shapes into the paper and bent the little flaps over so they stuck out. Double-stick tape secured the wraps. Kind of an interesting texture. DIY Ice Candles Tutorial. Posted on February 15, 2012 by Christina Fire + ice. Nothing brings the two together more beautifully than ice candles. Ice candles add a magical element to a winter wedding.
Line walkways, driveways or use them at the entrance of your venue. They are easy to make – and they cost next to NOTHING (assuming you have some tea lights kicking around the house.) (If you like these, check out our ice shot glasses tutorial.) Ice Candles Tutorial You will need: plastic containers in two different sizes (I used 2L and 1.5 L ice cream and yogurt containers)rockswaterduct tapetea lights Add rocks to smaller plastic container for weight. Place in freezer overnight.
Fill inside container with cold water. Run cold water on the outside of the larger container. So pretty! Celebrations: embellished spring candles. I was trying out some different techniques to embellish candles and came up with three different looks. {left} Mod Podge Doily Candle {middle} Cork Pad Candle {right} Tissue Paper Confetti Candle The doily candle is very simple to make. I used a 1 inch circle cutter to cut doily circles and simply Mod Podged them onto the candle.
I love how this candle looks but the drawback is that I can’t burn it since it’s covered in Mod Podge. This candle is also easy to make and instantly changes the look of a plain candle. I painted little cork pads with silver craft paint and then just peeled them and stuck them to the candle. Pretty and elegant but I won’t be burning this one either. I’ve been wanting to try this process for a long time and was pleasantly surprised that it really works.
Here’s how to embellish a candle with tissue paper. Cut out pieces of tissue paper. Thanks for visiting! Carolyn I happily link at the parties listed here and. DIY Valentine's Day Candle Votive. Hi friends! I wanted to share these super easy candle votives I made in like 2 seconds this weekend. It involved basically finding whatever craft supplies I had lying around the house (doilies, yarn, twine) and wrapping them around some glass jars. They create some really pretty romantic light. (Perfect for Valentine's Day, wink wink!) I have to admit, before I turned these jars into candle votives, they were still holding candy canes from Christmas time! Our tree is still up too! I promise everything will be taken down after Valentine's Day. *P.S. Lace candle holder. I love candles and candle holders.
They are what you call in Dutch ‘gezellig’ (cosy). The simple glass ones are really cheap and you can find a lot of them in thrift stores. These lace candle holders are made with those candle holders but you can use small drink glasses for this project to! The full instruction continues after the jump . . .
What you need - Glass candle holder - Lace fabric - Mod Podge - Brush - Scissors - Measuring tape How you make it Measure the glass candle holder all around and cut the lace. Etsy Russian Team. Today I'll show you how to make an interesting yet simple decorative candle. You can give it as a gift, use it to decorate your home or find any other suitable use for it. You will need: a candle to decorate, white or natural color a candle to burn a decoupage napkin a tea spoon.
How to make it: Tear off a piece of decoupage napkin big enough to fit the size of candle. Light one candle and hold a tea spoon by the inner side over the fire. Press the napkin to the candle with the outer side of the hot tea spoon and smooth it alongside the second candle. You may need to heat the spoon several times in order to decorate the whole candle.
The work is done now. Have fun! Luminous Leaf Lanterns. Making this lantern was a bit of an experiment. I wasn't quite sure if it would work but when I imagined the glow of a candle through a kaleidoscope of fall leaves...I just had to try it! If you want to create these too, it is so SIMPLE! First collect some vibrant leaves (we gathered from the sumac tree ~ glowing red right now in our backyard) and press them. Gather up your supplies leaves pressed (at least 36 hours) mod podge ~ love this stuff! Paint brush glass jar or bowl (I found this bowl at salvation army and thought...hmmm...lantern?!) To begin, paint a thick layer of mod podge onto your glass surface. Paint thickly over the leaves. Let dry and Voila! This lantern has now made its home on our nature table...glowing brightly...illuminating the the gnomes, acorns, felt pumpkins, leaves and all our autumn treasures!
Autumn Love and Light to you all ~ Shanti ~ Elegant ‘tin can’ tea light holder. 1) Who said baked beans and a naked flame don’t mix… 2) …hey, don’t get too close (just in case). For this week’s craft I’ve rested my son’s felt-tip pens and pursued one of my other passions, creating beautiful things out of junk – in this case an elegant tea light holder made from an empty tin of Heinz Baked Beans (the beans on toast were pretty good as well). So why not give it a go, it’s a great way to ‘upcycle’? It took about an hour and a half to make, and proved to be a much simpler project than I was expecting. It turns out that tin cans are made of very thin tin, all you need are a pair of ‘tin snips’, it’s as easy as cutting through paper with scissors. How to make your own DIY tin can tea light holder You’ll find instructions on how to make one below, I’ve also included a stencil for download, this should make marking up the can much quicker, but it’s not essential.
Download project files› [display_adsense ad_type="300x250"] DIY Sparkly Tablescape. We’ve partnered with Hey Look to share how you can create a gorgeous and unique table setting for your next at home dinner party! This table is glitter-tastic with a sparkly menu, place cards, napkin rings, and votives. With this simple technique you can embellish place cards, the dinner menu and all sorts of other goodies (glitter stripes on gift wrapping would be lovely). Simply apply spray glue or double-sided tape to desired object, and sprinkle with glitter. Check out Hey Look’s blog for other inspiring DIY ideas and much more. Glitter Votive Jars You need: - glass jars, vases or simple drinking glasses - paper glue or spray glue - double-sided tape - glitter powder in the color(s) of your choice Instructions for the glitter votive: -Apply paper glue or spray glue to jar.
-Sprinkle the jar with a good amount of glitter. -Tap on the glitter particles carefully, then shake off excess glitter and you’re done. -Place a votive candle in the jar or use it as vase. GardenMama: .: Frosted Votive Centerpiece~Tutorial :. Vintage Votives. Candles%20web.