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DIY Snow Drift Candle Holders

by Lindsay Ballard on December 14, 2010 43 Comments

Every Christmas, I like to do something a little different in my dining room.  Last year, I made sequined Christmas trees.  This year, I wanted it to snow.

With the help of my son Zack, I created some super easy but beautiful candle holders for our centerpiece.  I wanted to make them look as if they had been caught in a snow drift.  It worked, huh?

You can create these in under 30 minutes, from start to finish.  Just be prepared to have a huge mess on your hands if your 4 year old is helping you!

Supplies

  • Glassware
  • Mod Podge
  • Paper towels
  • Epson salt
  • Glitter (optional)
  • Tea light candles

1.  Begin by pouring your Epson salt into a high sided dish.  I used the entire bag (1 pound), although I probably didn’t need quite that much.  We mixed in a bit of silver and red glitter (the Martha Stewart fine glitter is the BEST!), although that’s not entirely necessary – your candle holders will sparkle just fine without it.  Mix together the “ingredients.”

2.  Using a paper towel (or a foam brush if you are fancy), wipe a thickish coat of Mod Podge on your glassware.  Be haphazard in your wiping – you don’t want to cover the entire surface with the Mod Podge to make the candle holders really look like snow blew over them.

*A note on glassware – You can use any sort of glassware that you have on hand.  Mine are actually drinking glasses that I picked up at Target for about $3 for a set of 4.  I think mismatched glassware from a thrift store would be gorgeous.  Just remember that glass gets hot to the touch very quickly when it is heated.

3.  Quickly roll your Mod Podged glass in the Epson salt, making sure to coat all sides.

3.  Set aside and allow to dry.  Mine took about 15 minutes to dry, but it could be more or less depending upon the thickness of your Mod Podge.

4.  Place a tea light candle in the bottom of each glass.  I always remove the silver tin from around the tea light because I hate seeing that little tin.

5.  Light the candles and dream of snow.

Wouldn’t this be a fun project while the kiddos are out of school?

P.S. I’ll show you my whole dining room in a few days so that you can get the full effect…I just don’t want to give away my next project yet!

P.P.S. – I’m getting my craft on at Today’s Creative Blog!

About Lindsay Ballard

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

Lindsay lives outside of Austin, Texas with her husband (Tom), children (Zack and Emma), and dogs (Duke and Jill). She plays roller derby for the Rockin' City Rollergirls out of Round Rock, Texas.

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Comments

  1. Emily@remodelingthislife says

    December 14, 2010 at 12:14 pm

    love them!!

    Reply
  2. Kayleen says

    December 14, 2010 at 12:27 pm

    Those are awesome. I want to make some. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  3. Amelia Watkins says

    December 14, 2010 at 12:35 pm

    Fantastic looking…kosher salt also gives a great snow/ice look.

    Reply
  4. Dawn says

    December 14, 2010 at 1:20 pm

    Those are adorable…and what a handsome helper you’ve got…:)

    Reply
  5. Mitzi Curi says

    December 14, 2010 at 1:35 pm

    Those are really cool! I love a clever and easy idea like that…..thanks for the tutorial.

    Reply
  6. Denise Collins says

    December 14, 2010 at 1:46 pm

    I love them. Super easy, but really pretty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  7. Jamie @ Happy House, Happy Home says

    December 14, 2010 at 2:22 pm

    What a great idea! And super easy and gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  8. Jodi says

    December 14, 2010 at 3:20 pm

    I love this! super cute!! I might have to try!

    Reply
  9. Kathy says

    December 14, 2010 at 3:54 pm

    Love this idea! And I love that it’s a kid-friendly project that looks elegant when finished! Fun.

    Reply
  10. Diane says

    December 14, 2010 at 4:01 pm

    Simple and elegant. Thanks for such a great tutorial.

    Diane

    Reply
  11. Nancy B says

    December 14, 2010 at 4:12 pm

    This is a terrific idea. They would make pretty hostess gifts too. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  12. Charo says

    December 14, 2010 at 4:48 pm

    Love this cute and easy project!

    Reply
  13. Ashley says

    December 14, 2010 at 5:13 pm

    Love them! And it’s such a cheap and easy project.

    Reply
  14. Mrs. Jen B says

    December 14, 2010 at 5:14 pm

    Gorgeous!

    This might sound ridiculous, but I’m going to have to check out Mod Podge. Yeah, still haven’t tried it! But I’d love to make some of these beautiful snowy candle holders.

    Reply
  15. Anna @ Blissful Whimsy says

    December 14, 2010 at 5:22 pm

    These are so pretty. I was hoping to share them on my blog if that’s ok :o)

    Reply
  16. Melinda says

    December 14, 2010 at 5:43 pm

    Those are really beautiful! I’m thinking they would make a fun gift for my sister.

    Reply
  17. Some Lucky Dog says

    December 15, 2010 at 4:04 am

    That’s it! I’m stopping at Dollar Tree on Friday to get some glassware to do this. Love it, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  18. KS says

    December 15, 2010 at 10:09 am

    “Just remember that glass gets hot to the touch very quickly when it is heated.”

    Do you mean when it’s heated when the candle is burning? I’m confused …

    Reply
  19. care-in says

    December 15, 2010 at 10:43 am

    guess what i just found in my bathroom? epson salt! off to give this a try!

    Reply
  20. Julia says

    December 15, 2010 at 10:44 am

    what a great idea! love these… they look great all lit up!

    Reply
  21. Maranda says

    December 15, 2010 at 12:42 pm

    Wow those look great! I just happen to have some mod podge and epson salt! Woo let the crafting begin!

    Reply
  22. Centsational Girl says

    December 15, 2010 at 8:17 pm

    I love these so much Lindsay! What a fab idea, they look just like snow on windows, heart!!
    xo
    Kate

    Reply
  23. Darlene says

    December 16, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    Brilliant Idea!!! I love it. I don’t like that little tin thing either.

    Reply
  24. Allison says

    December 16, 2010 at 4:29 pm

    Great idea! I’m going to try this!

    Reply
  25. Aunt Julia says

    December 17, 2010 at 6:15 pm

    Lindsay, Thanks a million for sharing this with us. I am
    very happy you are parat of my family. God Bless all.

    Reply
  26. Katie says

    December 21, 2010 at 7:23 am

    Love them and what a cutie you have!

    Reply
  27. Shannon says

    December 23, 2010 at 8:31 pm

    Love this idea!! I cannot wait to try this myself. A little trick I learned waiting tables in a country club many moons ago, when using votive candles for the taller glasses fill the bottom of the holder with about a 1/4″ of water before putting the candle in. It will prevent the candle wax from sticking entirely to the bottom of the holder and make it easier to replace the candle when it has burned itself out.

    Reply
  28. AWTM says

    December 23, 2010 at 11:07 pm

    Gathered some jars we keep in the cupboard various sizes and did this with my 7 year old daughter, we wrapped the tops with red velvet ribbon, they were easy, and turned out gorgeous!

    Reply
  29. Gloria says

    December 28, 2010 at 12:04 pm

    Awesome to say the least.
    As i am locked in the house because of heavy snow so i am trying all new stuffs that come up to my mind.
    Keep creating good stuff.

    Reply
  30. nicole @ our three reasons says

    December 30, 2010 at 11:58 pm

    what a great idea!!

    Reply
  31. Carmie of the Single Nester says

    January 3, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    Ahhh . . . the wonders of Epsom Salt. Happy New Year!

    Reply
  32. Ann says

    January 11, 2011 at 5:43 pm

    Hi Lindsay,
    I love your idea for snow candles! I’m from your city also and although we didn’t get snow today they still seem appropriate. Happy 1-11-11!

    Reply
  33. Ruth says

    November 12, 2011 at 3:35 pm

    I made these and wound up with very dull white candle holders. Not pretty and shiny once they dried. It also flakes off nearly as bad as glitter. I am tempted to sprinkle on some glitter and seal with spay sealer. Wonder if it would catch on fire?
    Argh. Any ideas anyone?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 13, 2011 at 9:43 pm

      Did the salt not stick to the mod podge? I’m trying to figure out what went wrong.

      Reply
  34. Ruth says

    November 14, 2011 at 7:12 am

    Hello. Yes, the salt stuck just fine. But when it dried, it was dull- big time. It is white, not the least shiny, and dull is all I see when looking at it. The salt on the outside flakes off.

    Ruth

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 18, 2011 at 9:20 pm

      Gosh, I don’t know what happened, Ruth!

      Reply
  35. Lisa says

    November 26, 2011 at 5:33 am

    These look great! Awesome idea to use salt for snow

    Reply
  36. Debra E says

    December 11, 2011 at 12:10 pm

    I’m making these today. I did a first as a “test case” and it’s really pretty with the candle burning inside. The only problem seems to be the salt coming off at the slightest touch. I’m guessing some just naturally sheds? I think I used a thick enough coat of glue.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 21, 2011 at 12:05 am

      Hi Debra- Yes, some if it will just naturally come off. Once they are in place, though, you won’t be moving them so they should be fine. Good luck!

      Reply
  37. MJ says

    November 22, 2013 at 11:06 am

    Love these! We are going to include these in our MOPS Handmade Holiday! 🙂

    Reply

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About Makely

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

Lindsay lives outside of Austin, Texas with her husband (Tom), children (Zack and Emma), and dogs (Duke and Jill). She plays roller derby for the Rockin' City Rollergirls out of Round Rock, Texas.


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