DIY Holiday Shimmer Candles
November 23, 2009 at 10:50 pm , by Emily
This is a quick and easy craft that will shimmer up your home for the holidays. I only used things that I already had, candles from the fall season in orange, some epsom salt and mod podge. Easy peasy.
Spread some mod podge on each candle with a sponge brush, then roll the candle in epsom salt in a ratty old pan.
The result: sparkly shimmery candles for the holiday season that will instantly be upon us.
I promise they are cute when lit, I just am terrible at photographing them.
Those are not my tiny hands. They are my 5 year old’s hands. See? Easy enough for her? Easy enough for me. She even said to me yesterday while we were doing these, “Mommy, you are not very crafty. But you have some interesting ideas!”
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by Jen@Balancing Beauty and Bedlam
On November 23, 2009 at 10:56 pm
I love this. I was planning on doing something similar but with Martha Stewart’s crystals…love the Epsom salt.
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by Jaime
On November 23, 2009 at 11:06 pm
They’re wicked cute!
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by Mandy
On November 23, 2009 at 11:14 pm
Okay – that’s just funny that your little one told you you’re not very crafty. At least she things you’re clever! I love these, and I think I have some epsom salts laying around…thanks for the idea!
.-= Mandy´s last blog ..3-for-1 =-.
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by Renae
On November 23, 2009 at 11:15 pm
Great idea! Now I wish I hadn’t given away all my candles before we moved.
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by living with lindsay
On November 23, 2009 at 11:15 pm
Perfect!! Love them!
.-= living with lindsay´s last blog ..DIY Faux Boxwood Letter Wreaths =-.
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by heidi @WonderWomanWannabe
On November 23, 2009 at 11:16 pm
HA! Your daughters comment totally cracked me up!
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by gina s
On November 23, 2009 at 11:48 pm
Genius. Epsom salts!!! Heading out tomorrow to snag me some! Thanks for the inspiration.
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by Denise
On November 24, 2009 at 12:01 am
never mind the candles, I am looking at the awesome photos behind them.
oh, I still like the candles : )
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by Sherri S
On November 24, 2009 at 8:06 am
Ok, this is an AWESOME idea! I’m so stealing it to spruce up some candles. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT. Did I say I love it? LOL
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by Kathy
On November 24, 2009 at 8:47 am
What a great idea! i would have never thought to use the salts:>)
.-= Kathy´s last blog ..Handmade Holidays =-.
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by Amy
On November 24, 2009 at 9:10 am
So so smart, Emily!! I also love to spread the Epsom salts on a mirror like snow to gather around the candles for a centerpiece. Easy and fast!!
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by Andrea
On November 24, 2009 at 9:53 am
Love it! Sounds like quite the little girl
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by exhale. return to center.
On November 24, 2009 at 10:04 am
oooo…this looks like something i could manage!!! thanks so much for the idea!
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by Karen - The Graphics Fairy
On November 24, 2009 at 10:23 am
These are great! I would never have thought to use Epsom salts, but I love the look!
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by Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions
On November 24, 2009 at 10:30 am
What a great idea to holiday-up some candles! Love the idea that you used Epsom salts.
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by This Thrifted Life
On November 24, 2009 at 10:38 am
What a neat idea! Super easy, and they do look extra festive now.
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by Amanda @ Serenity Now
On November 24, 2009 at 10:45 am
Those are lovely!!
They’d make a great teacher gift at Christmastime. I love your daughter’s quote. 
Visiting from Kimba’s party.
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by Jessica Sparacio
On November 24, 2009 at 11:01 am
What a great idea!!
.-= Jessica Sparacio´s last blog ..Homemade Laundry Detergent =-.
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by Megan
On November 24, 2009 at 11:07 am
great idea, thanks!
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by Jenny @ DIY Newlyweds
On November 24, 2009 at 11:29 am
What beautiful candles! I’ve seen candles like these in stores but they are always pricey. What a fun way to make them yourself!
.-= Jenny @ DIY Newlyweds´s last blog ..Backyard Makeover Reveal =-.
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by gail
On November 24, 2009 at 11:43 am
oh my! so easy so shimmery! thanks for a fantastic idea!
gail
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by Liz@VioletPosy
On November 24, 2009 at 6:33 pm
What a fabulous easy idea. It looks pretty! x
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by jc
On November 24, 2009 at 6:58 pm
I love the look and the simplicity. Your daughter is a hoot! Thanks for sharing.
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by the domestic fringe
On November 24, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Looks good. I would have never thought to do that.
-FringeGirl
.-= the domestic fringe´s last blog ..Cosmetics & Black Friday =-.
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by Connie
On November 24, 2009 at 10:24 pm
Who would have thought to use epsom salt? You are BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!!
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by Maryann
On November 25, 2009 at 1:40 am
Very cute! I have epsom salt on hand & can’t wait to make.
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by Kristin
On November 25, 2009 at 8:24 am
That is so cute! If you live in the US, you should enter the tutorial contest I’m hosting. It goes through the end of this month: http://seemommysew.wordpress.com/2009/11/01/the-great-tutorial-contest/
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by Diana @ The Girl Creative
On November 27, 2009 at 2:36 pm
You’ve been featured on my blog today. Check it out and grab a button if you’d like.
http://thegirlcreative.blogspot.com/2009/11/girl-creative-picks-of-week_27.html
Can’t wait to do this.
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by Roeshel@ The DIY Show Off
On November 27, 2009 at 10:49 pm
What a wonderful and creative idea! Love it and can’t wait to give it a try!
Enjoy the weekend!
Roeshel
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by Betsy Wolfe
On November 28, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Great craft! After I did the first pilar, I scooped up the leftover epsom salts, put it in a little jar and added red food coloring….shook jar after adding and now I can do a red candle!!
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by Easy DIY Christmas Decorating Idea: Glittery Epsom Salt Snow | The Inspired Room
On November 30, 2009 at 3:17 pm
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by natalie
On November 30, 2009 at 4:14 pm
very crafty and very cute! I love that you used what you had.
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by Ashley @ Domestic Fashionista
On December 1, 2009 at 5:37 pm
Great idea!
.-= Ashley @ Domestic Fashionista´s last blog ..Free Sewing Ebook =-.
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by Holiday Decorating For Less Than $2 | Remodeling This Life
On December 11, 2009 at 6:37 pm
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by Beth H
On December 15, 2009 at 12:09 pm
love the idea, Emily! i wanted to spread the joy, so i shared it on my own blog! These candles really are simple, frugal & fabulous. : )
http://craftymishmash.blogspot.com/2009/12/diy-shimmery-snowy-candles.html
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by Gail @ Black Copper DIY
On December 21, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Love this idea! I tried it on some cinnamon applesauce tree ornaments. I blogged about it and linked to your post. Thanks for the inspiration!
.-= Gail @ Black Copper DIY´s last blog ..Simple Tree Ornaments =-.
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by grace saxena
On December 26, 2009 at 6:27 pm
Hiya, I’m starting up a site and in the middle of making somewhat diverse articles. Do you object if I write something about this blog? Obviously I’ll give you and this site full acknowledgment.
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