I'll share more photos of our wintry dining room tablescape tomorrow, but first wanted to share this easy idea for adding sparkle to holiday candles. I loved this idea on It's the Little Things That Make a House a Home and knew it would be a great way to fill the dining room with light at our New Year's Day brunch. To make these, simply use a sponge brush to coat candles with Mod Podge, and roll the wet candles in a tray of Epsom salts.
Since my children -- like me -- seem to thrive on creative projects, I let my boys (ages 8 and 10) make these candles as a reward for accomplishing some of the less enjoyable tasks on their to-do lists. With no assistance from me at all, the candles turned out great and looked so lovely on the table! At the party I pointed them out to a couple of schoolteachers, and we all agreed this would be a great classroom craft for their elementary-aged students to make for their parents.
Tomorrow, more wintertime sparkle!
9 comments:
That sounds easy. It sure looks pretty. I am going to try it, I really am!
Beautiful.....love it
loving the idea of a wintry tablescape - only wish I had the time to whip it up let alone photograph it ! Thank goodness for you Melissa. Happy New Year
What a great idea! With all of the Christmas decorations down a wintry look would be fun! I also love your New Year's wreath! It's so cheery and colorful!!
Have a happee Wednesday!
Blessings,
Becky
That's awesome! I love it.
Those are gorgeous, what a great idea! I'll have to remember that one!
Beautiful.....love it
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Your candles look gorgeous, Melissa! I'm so glad that you made them - they really are that easy! :)
Thanks so much for your kind words about my blog! I appreciate it! I have a feeling yours is going to be one of my favorites, as well!
~Karla @ It's The Little Things...
It sure looks pretty
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