Frosted Christmas Luminaries
Make the holidays sparkle with frosted Christmas luminaries! These snowy, icy jars will light up your holidays!
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Good morning! These frosted Christmas luminaries are so easy and cheap to
make, I can't wait to show you!
But before I do, things look a tad bit different here, don't they? If you
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I'm up to my eyeballs in Christmas decorating and projects you guys! 👀🎄 I'm
getting there, but my home is currently an explosion of Christmas chaos! You
might be tempted to give me grief about starting so early (like my son
Kyle..."mom, it's not even Thanksgiving yet!!"), but the reality is that if I
wait, you won't have the time to plan and shop and craft! Just in case you
ever wondered, we DIY and home decor bloggers share our projects suuuper early
in the season so that YOU will have time!
Before I jump into this easy project, it's Thrifty Style Team project
day! That means that at the end of my craft, you'll see links to a bunch more
Christmas decorating ideas...each one is thrifty! I love being part of this
group of talented bloggers who inspire me each month!
Frosted Christmas Luminaries
These snowy Christmas candle jars are extra wintery because I've added a snowy
effect inside the jars as well as outside! They're a cinch to make, and you
probably already have everything you need at home! Here's what you'll need to
make your own.
Supplies
- mason jars (any size works, but wide mouth are easier to work with) I used these ones
- bowls and spoons
- pot with water
- flour, any kind will do
- craft glue like Elmer's
- small flat craft brush
- Epsom salts
- jute twine or ribbon
- small pieces of greenery with berries (I found mine at the Dollar Spot in Target, 4 for $1, but I know they sell out fast)
- hot glue
The first step is to add a snowy interior to the jars. To do this, heat a couple inches of water to a simmer in a pot on your stove top. It doesn't need to come to a rapid boil, just until the water is hot. Hold a jar over the pot for a few seconds until it fills with steam.
Spoon in about 1 Tbsp of flour and swirl it around to coat the inside of the
jar. Tap off the excess.
You could leave the jars as is because this effect is easy to wash off.
But we're going for extra frosty luminaries!
Step Two
Working on a small section at a time, 'paint' the outside of the jar in white
glue.
Use a spoon to pour Epsom salts over the glue, then set aside to dry. Epsom
salts have a sparkly, glittery effect, so they're ideal for this project. You
could also try plain old sugar or salt.
Step Three
While I had the glue out, I decided to add a frosty touch to my greenery and
berry sprigs. I lightly dabbed on glue with the paintbrush, and then spooned
on some of the Epsom salts.
The difference is subtle, but definitely adds a feeling of Christmas to the
berries as you can see from this before and after!
Step Four
Once the glue has dried, it's time to decorate the luminaries. Wrap a length
of twine around the jar rim several times and tie off, leaving long sides.
Hot glue a berry sprig on top of the knot and finish tying the twine into a
bow. Add a
flickering votive or tea light candle to add warm ambiance!
Easy. Affordable. Perfect!
I love projects like this that you can finish quickly and enjoy! Whether on a
mantle or as a table centerpiece, these snowy frosted luminaries add a little
bit of Christmas magic!
I hope you add this easy project to your TO DO list this Christmas season!
These frosted luminaries would also make great hostess gifts and are sure to
be appreciated all season long!
Pin for later
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DIY Felted Acorn Garland
from Chatfield Court
Dried Allium Christmas Ornaments
from The Creek Line House
DIY Upcycled Snow Globe
from The How-To Home
DIY Wine Bottle Luminaries
from Postcards from the Ridge
Frosted Christmas Luminaries
from DIY Beautify
Easy DIY Personalized Christmas Ornaments
from 2 Bees in a Pod
Thrifty Holiday Decorating Ideas
from Bliss Ranch
Repurposed Pillowcase Scarf
from Redhead Can Decorate
Easy Holiday Hoops
from I Should Be Mopping the Floor
Decoupage and Framed Christmas Card on Canvas
from What Meegan Makes
DIY Birch Log Christmas Tree Candleholder
from Unskinny Boppy
Perfectly Flocked Pine Cones
from Duke Manor Farm
Mercury Glass Pumpkin Tablescape
from Jennifer Rizzo
Terracotta Christmas Trees
from Salvage Sister and Mister
Canning Ring Snowman
from Cottage at the Crossroads
bringing beauty to the ordinary,
Those are cute! Last year I bought a large bag of epsom salts with the intention of crafting with them. My husband asked if I needed to soak my whole body :).
ReplyDeleteHaha, well they are great for soaking in too, gotta love a product that's dual purpose!
DeleteOh I seriously love these!!! Sooooooo smart using epson salts!!! Saves us all a lot of cash in not having to buy a ton of those glass sparkles and I like the salt effect even better!:o Thanks bunches!!
ReplyDeleteYes, exactly! This one is a real money saver!! Happy crafting Sandra! 🙌❤🙌
DeleteCindy - these luminaries are gorgeous! We can't wait to try and make some for ourselves! We think these would be pretty, outside for an evening party. BTW - love the new logo!
ReplyDeleteThanks gals, yes they'd be awesome outside!
DeleteWhat a lovely ambiance for Christmas decorating. I love the touch of glitter, too. I think I need to make a few for my table and as gifts.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend, Cindy.
Thanks Meegan, I love the sparkle! Have a great long weekend!
DeleteThese are so beautiful. I am absolutely going to make some this year.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Mary Beth!
Deleteboy, with epsom salts on hand, these illuminated jars couldn't be any cheaper! thanks for the idea and the easy steps!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gwen, enjoy making them!
DeleteThese are so pretty Cindy, and I love that you went extra frosty! Perfect for the holidays.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kristy, all the sparkle is so nice for the holidays!
Deletecindy- your luminaries are so pretty and look so magical lit up.
ReplyDeleteThank you Laura!
DeleteJust gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!!
DeleteCindy, these are so pretty! I love the idea of adding the Epsom salts for a frosty look. This is a great way to upcycle old jars. Thanks so much for sharing the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteThanks Angie, a great idea for used spaghetti jars!!
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