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    Valentine Votive Candle Holders

    Published: Jan 25, 2023 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    If you’re looking for a non-candy Valentine for the holiday, consider these Valentine Votive Candle Holders. The votives are really easy to make and are a great way to give a gift that was hand-made. This easy Valentine's craft is made with votive candle holders, Mod Podge and tissue paper. You'll also love these Bubble Wrap Hearts.

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    • ⭐Why This Craft is Awesome
    • 🖍️Supply Notes
    • 📋Step by Step Instructions
    • ✂️Expert Tips
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    ⭐Why This Craft is Awesome

    • You can find all of the supplies at the dollar store
    • Makes a fun Valentine's gift for mom or grandma
    • Looks so pretty with a votive candle lit inside


    🖍️Supply Notes

    • Glass votive candle holder - I found these at the Dollar Store
    • Red and pink tissue paper - You can switch up the colors if you wish
    • Mod Podge - helps the tissue paper to adhere and dries to a glossy finish
    supplies to make  Valentine Votive Candle Holders

    *Please supervise your child with this activity as it involves Mod Podge and glass. 


    📋Step by Step Instructions

    STEP 1: Cut some small pink and red hearts out of red and pink tissue paper. I just folded the tissue paper in half and cut out half a heart. I cut various-sized small hearts.

    red tissue paper
    tissue paper hearts

    STEP 2: To attach tissue paper hearts to glass votives, paint the Mod Podge onto the glass using a paint brush and stick the tissue paper heart on top.

    placing mod podge on glass candle holder

    STEP 3: Press the tissue paper heart onto the Mod Podge and smooth it out so there are as few wrinkles as possible.

    placing heart on votive holder

    STEP 4: After you have stuck on the hearts and they have dried and are adhered to the glass, paint over them again with another thin layer of Mod Podge.

    tissue paper heart votives

    As the Mod Podge dries, it will turn from white to clear.

    votive with hearts and mod podge

    When they are dry you can place a small votive candle inside.

    tissue paper heart votive

    These make great Valentine's Day gifts and kids can help make them. When you're done, check out these 15 Heart Activities to Love.! For more fun crafts for kids, I love all the options at The Creative Girls Club!

    valentines day votive craft

    ✂️Expert Tips

    Tip 1: Make sure not to cut the tissue paper hearts bigger than the size of your glass votive.


    🤷🏻‍♀️Craft FAQs

    What can you do with this Valentine's candle holder?

    These Kid Made Heart Votives make really great teacher gifts. You can even put a gift card in the empty votive if you wanted to add a little more to it.

    How long does Mod Podge take to dry?

    On glass, it will take Mod Podge 15-20 minutes to dry.

    Can I use white glue instead of Mod Podge?

    I have never done this, but I have heard that you can mix three parts white glue to one part water. Simply mix the two and use as you would Mod Podge.


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    Valentine Votive Candle Holders

    These tissue paper heart votives make great gifts for teachers or loved ones. They are easy to make and are perfect for Valentine's Day.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Active Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time40 minutes mins
    Author: Vicky

    Materials

    • Glass votive candle holder
    • Red and pink tissue paper
    • Mod Podge
    • Brush
    • Votive candle

    Instructions

    • Cut some small hearts out of red and pink tissue paper. I just folded the tissue paper in half and cut out half a heart. I cut various-sized small hearts.
    • To attach tissue paper hearts to glass votives, paint the Mod Podge onto the glass and stick the tissue paper heart on top.
    • Press the tissue paper heart onto the Mod Podge and smooth it out so there are as few wrinkles as possible.
    • After you have stuck on the hearts and they have dried and are adhered to the glass, paint over them again with another thin layer of Mod Podge.
    • As the Mod Podge dries, it will turn from white to clear.

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    Notes

    Make sure not to cut the tissue paper hearts bigger than the size of your glass votive.
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    1. Sapana V

      January 16, 2017 at 9:24 am

      These are really cute and perfect for the valentine.

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