The Easiest Way To Decorate Candles And Glasses

If you're looking for the quickest and easiest way to decorate candles and glassware, why not try stickers. They take seconds to apply and look great!

Ah February.

While it's not my favorite month there are few things to adore about it.

And they all revolve around LOVE.

There's Valentine's Day of course.

My anniversary.

And romantic Lincoln's Birthday. No? 

Well, it's the day I said I Do to my beloved, so it makes it romantic around here. 

The snow, the cold and the seemingly never ending gray skies, yeah, I could do without that trio.

But the hearts and flowers? I'm all in.

Before I started sharing my creations online, however, I never really decorated for Valentine's Day. As a matter of fact, we rarely celebrated the holiday in any big way.

It's an expensive day to dine out or travel. And I'd rather spend my dough on thrift store decor. 😉

Of course now, a decade of blogging later, I love to decorate when cupid is on the horizon. Maybe it has something to do with all that red.

Or maybe there are just so many ways to get crafty.

Let's see what have I made?

Banners

Sock Angels

Floral Rings


Wreaths

Pillows

I've even decorated Valentine cupcakes. Which is big for me, since cooking isn't really my thing.

I do like setting a pretty table though. 


So when I saw these stickers made for glass, at the dollar store, I grabbed them. I knew I could do something fun with them to distract myself from those February skies.

First up, I decided it to add the large heart to an electric candle.

That literally took me about 5 seconds.

It was simple a matter of peel and stick. It wasn't the greatest candle, it was also from the dollar store, so it doesn't light up very well and frankly it was a bit scratched and dinged up.

If you want great electric candles, these are my absolute favorite pillars and my go to tapers.


This one looks nice enough in the hallway though.

And in the center of my dining table, where it can join the party.

Because every good celebration needs some fun glasses. I've made them before using rub on transfers, also from the dollar store.

That crafty DIY was easy enough, but his one? Oh my gosh, it was lightning fast.

All I did, was peel the stickers away from the backing paper, center them on a clean, dry wine glass and press.


Done.

Two in 10 seconds.


They looked amazing, surrounded my floral plates and budding tulips. 

They wore really well, too. They didn't slip or budge the entire night.


And when it was time to wash them, I just peeled the stickers off and popped them into the dishwasher.

Could I have hand washed the glasses with the stickers on them? 

Yes, I definitely could have and they would've stayed in place for a couple of washings for a second or third use.

No, they don't have the same staying power as those custom etched glasses you can get online. But for a quick and cheap way to spice up your table, I think they're lovely.

I also don't have a ton of glasses in this tiny cottage and I like the idea that after the holiday or event - think bridal or baby showers, birthdays, book club - is over, the labels peel right off and the glasses return to the cabinet for daily use.

A little festive spice when you need it and gone when you don't.

Fabulous.

Especially in February.

♡

What do you celebrate this month?

Cheers!