Introduction: Candle Makeovers for Valentine's Day
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Makeover dollar store candles with chalky finish paint and glitter for your Valentine's Day decorating!
Step 1: Watch the Short Video Tutorial Here!
Step 2: You'll Need
Americana Decor Chalky Finish in Romance and Innocence
Tapered and/or regular candles
Fine gold glitter
White glue
Self stick labels
Hole punch
Scissors
Paintbrush
Step 3: Paint and Cut
Paint the candles with chalky finish and let dry
Trace and cut hearts from the self stick labels
Glue them face down to the candles and let dry
Peel off the protective backing to expose the label adhesive
Roll in glitter and brush off excess
Step 4: Glue and Glitterize!
For polka dots, use a hole punch
Glue the dots face down to the candles and let dry
Peel off the backing
Roll in glitter and brush off excess
For the tapers, paint stripes with white glue and sprinkle with glitter