These Stained Glass Votive Candle Holders aren’t really stained glass, instead they are made by covering the candle holders in colored tissue paper. But they look like stained glass, especially with a candle flickering inside them!
These Faux Stained Glass Votive Candle Holders are the perfect Christmas present project! I bought the supplies for this 2 1/2 years ago, and then never found time to do the the project. I don’t know why we waited so long for this project, because it was very easy to do and not time consuming at all. We had fun experimenting with different colors of tissue paper, and making designs in a variety of colors.
Supplies
- Glass votive candle holders
- Many colors of tissue paper
- Mod Podge, both Paper and Sparkle
- Paint brush
- Votive candles
Mod Podge Waterbase Sealer, Glue and Finish (8-Ounce), CS11211 Sparkle
ArtVerse 100-Piece Tissue Paper, 20 x 26-Inch, Assorted ColorsAnchor Hocking Roly Poly Votive Candle Holder, Set of 12
Directions
The first step is to rip the tissue paper up into small pieces. Three colors for each candle holder seemed about right to my kids and I.
Then we used the Paper Mod Podge to cover the candle holder, and place tissue paper on it in a more or less random pattern, overlapping the pieces a little bit.
Let the Mod Podge dry for about half an hour. Then go back and coat the entire candle holder with the Sparkle Mod Podge, making sure to stick down any little pieces that are sticking up. The sparkles on the glass really make the candle holders festive and add a nice finishing touch.
Mod Podge Waterbase Sealer, Glue and Finish Starter Pack (2-Ounce), CS11240 Clear Finish
We are planning to give these as Christmas presents this year, now that we have finally finished the project! What quick and easy Christmas presents are you making this year?
These are really cute. I love how easy they are to make. I feel whoever you give them to for Christmas will really like them.
This looks like such a great craft idea to do with the kids. I agree they would make for great gifts.
My kids would love to make these!
I think my son would love to make these. Thanks for a great idea! They are very pretty.
These are absolutely beautiful! I might need to try this with some friends.
What a great gift idea! I would love for you to share your project on my Meet Up Monday Blog Party!
We made these last Christmas with the Sunday School kids and they loved making them and then trying them out. Fun, easy if a bit messy, but who cares. They looked great.
Diana
I absolutely love these! Wouldn’t they make a great party favor!!!? xo
Thanks for linking with Twirl and Take a Bow! ox
Very cute! Using tissue paper is a great idea. The votives look wonderful.
This is a very cool project! I will have to do this sometime.
Really cute project! the colors are beautiful! Pinned to remember.
What an easy way to make beautiful candle holders! Thanks for sharing.
What a fun and easy project that has a great end result. I love that you used the sparkle Mod Podge over the paper ~ it really finishes off the votive candle holders nicely. Would you be willing to share this project and any of your other great ones at our Making Monday link party? We would love it and think our readers will, too. Thanks. Have a great rest of the week. http://www.abrightandbeautifullife.com/making-monday-50/{live Sunday 6pm ~ Friday 6pm}
I love this idea. I used to do these kind of crafts all the time. Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend.
Linda
Wow, those are so pretty! I love the sparkling effect. And one of my favorite products to craft with too, Mod Podge. So fun! Thanks so much for sharing at Inspire Me Wednesday. Featuring you in this week’s issue.
This is wonderful! I hope to make some of these in near future.
Hi Anne!
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These votives are absolutely gorgeous! Love them! This is a cute little project for my little girl and I! I pinned your birthday card too! 🙂
I made one and love it! Just one question, though… I only bought the Mod Podge Sparkle, what would be the reason to use Mod Podge Paper first, then final coat with the sparkle? Or does it not matter? Very cute idea!
Thank you for posting this as it exactly what I needed! I’ve had votive candle holders laying around for a few years now and could never figure out the right idea to decorate that clicked.
This idea clicked.