Who doesn’t love a little glitter in their lives? Add in the glow of a candle, and you’re all set.
This glitter candle was probably the easiest Have & Make yet. Spray the inside of a small vase or candle holder with spray adhesive, sprinkle and shake around with glitter until the surface area of the vase is completely covered. I would recommend using the larger flakes of glitter as opposed to the very fine powdery variety – you get more impact of the shimmering flakes through the glass than you would with the latter.
Style the candle simply (a little glitter goes a long way) with books, and a natural element like flowers or a plant. Look at you glow!
I felt glitter was a fitting topic for today because I’m headed off again to a bachelorette party for my future sister-in-law in Las Vegas, where everything glitters (but everything that glitters isn’t gold, if you know what I mean).
Have a SHIMMERY and SHINY Thursday. (I know I will!)
Frances | May 10, 2012
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What a lovely & easy DIY project! Have a great time in Vegas ladies! You’ll be the most sparkly things there 🙂
House of Earnest | May 10, 2012
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You know we will be! 😉
Mandy P. | May 10, 2012
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Lord knows I love some shine. Very nice!
samantha green | May 10, 2012
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wow, this looks really easy and the result is so pretty. i’m going to give it a try — i’ll let you know how i get on 🙂 xx
House of Earnest | May 10, 2012
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Come back and share how it turns out on FB! I would love to see!
viv | May 10, 2012
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This is so pretty and looks so easy!
House of Earnest | May 10, 2012
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Thanks! I actually ended up giving it to my mom for mother’s day because I thought it turned out so pretty!
Caryl Lyons | May 10, 2012
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So cute. I might just have to make that. Have fun in Vegas!!
Victoria | May 10, 2012
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Beautiful and so easy! I love it! You’re giving me some DIY ideas of my own…love the sparkle!
Grace - Stripes & Sequins | May 10, 2012
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I am in love with this!
Maggie | May 10, 2012
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Love this idea — so pretty!!
Alexa | May 10, 2012
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Oh so pretty! Now I know what to do with the Martha Stewart glitter I have lying around.
mydecoreview | May 11, 2012
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Nice idea for home decor
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sarah | chevrons and stripes | May 11, 2012
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This is gorgeous! I’m terrible at following through on DIYs though – you need to open an etsy shop filled with all of your goodies!
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Amy@HealthyGrits | May 14, 2012
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What a great way to add a little glamour and glitter to the home! Can’t wait to try this out!
Thanks so much for sharing!
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Sara Mueller | May 18, 2012
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oh how pretty!
pdee | May 22, 2012
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very pretty! love it 🙂
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Sparkly Dolphin | January 22, 2013
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What’s that spray in the first picture?
Erin | House of Earnest | Author | January 22, 2013
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It is spray adhesive!
Blair Wetherns | October 10, 2013
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When I first saw this post, I was like ‘Wow that is so cute!’ So I made one! It’s absolutely adorable, but one thing I would suggest is to not use jars with a lip that’s smaller than the center of the jar! It was almost impossible to get all the glitter to get stuck to the top part of the lip. But once I fixed it, it was absolutely beautiful! I love it so much! I use it to put candles in it and it gives off such a great shiny glow! Thank you so much for the tutorial!
Erin | House of Earnest | Author | October 10, 2013
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Good tip, Blair! I am so happy you love how yours turned out! I’d love to see a photo! Share with us on our FB page if you’re up for it!
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Sandra | April 9, 2015
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can u use mod podge glue?
Erin | Earnest Home | Author | April 9, 2015
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HI Sandra – I think that would work fine!
Annabel r | July 24, 2015
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Hi, this looks so pretty and I’d like to try it for my parents 50 wedding anniversary party. My question though is it is safe to use spray adhesive and then put a lit candle inside the candle holder? Isn’t spray adhesive very flammable? I’ve never used spray adhesive and would love to try this. Thank you!!
Erin | Earnest Home | Author | July 28, 2015
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Hi Annabel – Yes, Spray Adhesive is flammable! I used a battery operated tea light inside, but if you use a regular school glue or something like Modge Podge (brush on lightly, then sprinkle glitter) it will work fine with candles.