DIY: Glitter Candles

When I was standing in line at Rite Aid the other day they had one of those bargain displays filled with these mini holiday-scented candles. I'm not really one for anything scented, but the cinnamon candles actually smelled really good for being as cheap as they were, so I decided to buy a few for our mantel. Once I got them home, I thought it would be fun to take out the Mod Podge and Martha Stewart glitter (in smoky quartz) and spruce them up a bit. Seriously, is there anything that glitter doesn't look good on? 

How to:


This DIY was easy-peasy. I peeled off the candle's label, brushed on the Mod Podge with a small paint brush, and finished by dousing them with glitter. That's it. Simple, right? If you're worried about little specs of glitter getting on your mantel or tables, you can add a second layer of Mod Podge to "seal" everything (don't worry, it will dry clear).


Side note: I was being too stingy with the glue at first, as you can see in the photo above. Be sure to use a liberal amount of Mod Podge so you don't see any streaks once the glitter dries. In the photo below, you can see I added a lot more glue, which made it much easier to apply an even layer of glitter. 
photos Brunch at Saks

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30 comments:

Mademoiselle Poirot said...

That's a great idea! Love candlelight and glitter and this looks far better than the original candle! xo

Meagan said...

great pics!!! such a cute idea!!!
xoxo Meagan
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The enchanted home said...

So clever...every setting can benefit with a little extra sparkle. Happy Thanksgiving!

Tiffany Leigh Interior Design said...

They looks so gorgeous! Love the holidays! The glitter you chose is the perfect color.

Jen said...

Love this! This is one of those I'm so mad I didn't think about it sooner things. lol.

Amanda said...

At first glance I thought you had wrapped ribbon but I'm loving that it's glitter! So pretty!

Koru Kate {Koru Wedding} said...

Lovely! Just perfect for a hostess gift or stocking stuffer.

christin said...

best. idea. ever!

Brooke said...

Looks great! What a cute and crafty little idea!



=)


Brooke

Teresa at Splendid Sass said...

Genius idea, Annemarie. Isn't MS glitter the best!
Thank you for sharing, and have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Teresa
xoxo

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

Bookmarking! Those are just gorgeous lady!

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

Bookmarking! Those are just gorgeous lady!

Jaime @ La vie...J'aime said...

I did this with a friend and we didnt use nearly enough glue..they came out so bad I had throw out lol! I will need to try again!

Ivana said...

Simple and genius: this is exactly a DIY project for me :) They look absolutely adorable and chic (not to say glamorous), and I can't wait to try this project on my own :)
Thank you for the inspiration!

xx Ivana
Macarons and Pearls

Stephanie Lam said...

Such a cute and easy idea!!!

-Stephanie
@LaminLouboutins.blogspot.com

Adding the finishing touch said...

I love this idea! They look great!

Jacquelyn | lark&linen said...

I will never say no to sparkles :)

a displaced floridian said...

i wish i saw this before glittering up my plain, old pillar candles the other day! i love the glass jars. i will definitely be trying this next time.

Alex said...

What an awesome way to make a regular candle super exciting! Love.

Samii said...

How glam-festive! :) And so easy, too. Thanks for sharing!

Samii

http://aestheticintrigue.blogspot.com/

Mimi said...

ohmygosh, so pretty! i love it! :D

<3, Mimi
http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/
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Emily said...

ohh so pretty! definitely fits on my college budget! :)

Emily
www.prettyshinymine.blogspot.com

Caroline said...

glitterfied anything is the best, but these candles are especially charming!

belle curtis said...

This candle idea is very creative. Using glitters and paint makes it more appealing. Its gorgeous and and eye catching. It would be a great gift to give.
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soanthro.com said...

Oh goodness, too adorable! I feel a DIY day coming up in my near future now...! So pretty for the holidays.

Alyson said...

so, so genius!! just shared this on my 'best of' the week post. :)
happy weekend!

dhanalakshmi said...

giftxoxo

It's look pretty.

Staci (LeatherandLeops) said...

so cute! loving the glitz that these candles could bring to a room. I may try this out for the holidays!

http://leatherandleops.blogspot.com/

~amy~ said...

LOVE this!!!!!!!!

Eric Phillips said...

Is there nothing Mod Podge can't do? Thanks for the tip.

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