Our Hopeful Home: Dollar Store Christmas ornaments

Silver and blue is all the rage for Christmas this year. I'm sure you've seen it in magazines as well as in your favorite stores.

For me, the Dollar Store, Target and Club G.W. have done it again! Whaddya think?

I've always been very traditional in my taste with regard to Christmas decorations. But this year I've been itching for a change. A short time ago I never would have associated the colors silver and blue with Christmas. But somehow it works. And I'm really liking it! It isn't rocket science by any means, but I thought that maybe my project might give you an idea or two for your own holiday decorating!

Absolutely love this bird! (Confession: she's from Target and cost $3.00. One of my more expensive purchases!)

So, here's what you'll need:

One plain candle (Target 2 for $6.99)

One bottle acrylic paint of your choice

Epsom salt for the candle (Sorry, I forgot to take a picture, but you probably already have this around. If you don't, I know you can get it pretty inexpensively in grocery stores and pharmacies.)

Mod Podge
Glitter
Blue sparkly snowflake ornaments (Target, $1.00 for 4)
Glass bird ornament (Target $3.00)
Pedestal for display (I made mine around Easter time, you can see how here.)
Silver tray for display (Club G.W.)

Dollar Store:
Silver Balls that come in a plastic tube (6 for $1.00)
2 pkgs Blue and White Snowflake Glitter Picks (I pulled the wooden picks out and saved for a later project) ($1.00 per pkg of 4)
White snowflake ornaments (6 for $1.00)
Cost: $7.00 for items that actually had to be purchased.

The hardest part (and I use the term "hardest" loosely here) is painting the candle. Just place a rubber band around the candle in the top third of it to serve as a painting guide, then paint only the bottom third. You'll only need one coat and and it should dry rather quickly. Then spread the Mod Podge over the painted part of the candle ONLY, and roll it in Epsom salt for that sparkly, snowy look. Once that dries you can do the same with the Mod Podge on the top half, only sprinkle that part with glitter. Candle done!

Place the candle in the middle of your pedestal and place the ornaments all around it and on the silver tray beneath. I attached the bird to one of the styrofoamy (word?) glitter pick snowflakes. I thought it had the whole bird bath thing going for it. And I could see this done up in so many different color combinations. I'd love to see yours if you try it!

I ended up placing some vintage silver glass ornaments in the bottom of my pedestal. And I think I'll try a very simple plain homemade burlap table runner once I get some time to make it! Wishful thinking, I guess.

Now don't forget that Tuesday's Club G.W.{Goodwill} with Charm Bracelet Diva party is still going on here. Please stop by and join us!

Finally, remember when I mentioned that I was floored to have reached 500 Followers and that a giveaway was in order? Well, get ready cause it's coming! There are a few items, lovingly handmade by me, that might just be yours in time for Christmas! Stay tuned so you don't miss the chance to enter!

Until next time,

xoxo