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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I love this. I was planning on doing something similar but with Martha Stewart’s crystals…love the Epsom salt.
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They’re wicked cute!
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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!
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Great idea! Now I wish I hadn’t given away all my candles before we moved.
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Perfect!! Love them!
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HA! Your daughters comment totally cracked me up!
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Genius. Epsom salts!!! Heading out tomorrow to snag me some! Thanks for the inspiration.
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never mind the candles, I am looking at the awesome photos behind them.
oh, I still like the candles : )
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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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What a great idea! i would have never thought to use the salts:>)
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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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Love it! Sounds like quite the little girl
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oooo…this looks like something i could manage!!! thanks so much for the idea!
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These are great! I would never have thought to use Epsom salts, but I love the look!
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What a great idea to holiday-up some candles! Love the idea that you used Epsom salts.
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What a neat idea! Super easy, and they do look extra festive now.
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Those are lovely!!
They’d make a great teacher gift at Christmastime. I love your daughter’s quote. 
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What a great idea!!
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great idea, thanks!
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What beautiful candles! I’ve seen candles like these in stores but they are always pricey. What a fun way to make them yourself!
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oh my! so easy so shimmery! thanks for a fantastic idea!
gail
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What a fabulous easy idea. It looks pretty! x
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I love the look and the simplicity. Your daughter is a hoot! Thanks for sharing.
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Looks good. I would have never thought to do that.
-FringeGirl
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Who would have thought to use epsom salt? You are BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!!
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Very cute! I have epsom salt on hand & can’t wait to make.
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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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Can’t wait to do this.
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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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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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very crafty and very cute! I love that you used what you had.
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Great idea!
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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. : )
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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!
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i love the idea but im wondering if mod podge is flammable?
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Tks…
Great information! I’ve been looking for something like this for a while now. Thanks!…
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