Valentine’s Day Votives + $60 DecoArt GIVEAWAY!!

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{yay for thursday!} You know, sometimes its the little things in life that make the difference. And I think its the same with crafts. Those small touches and personalization-s make a huge difference! For example, the I {heart} You votive candle holders below {also part of my V-day mantel!}

i love you candle holder

Those votive holders just wouldn’t be nearly as interesting without the I {heart} U. seriously! They would be blank and blah. These votives are super cute as home decor, but also fun as a gift ideas as well. And they were super easy to make! Here’s how I did it:

How To Write on Glass

supplies: 3D Gloss Enamel by DecoArt in Red, glass, paper

writing on glass

1. Practice what you want to write on a scrap piece of paper.

2. Make sure your glass surface is clean and dry.

3. Write on your glass and lay it flat to dry. Allow to dry for 48 hours. Bake for 30 minutes at 200 degrees Fahrenheit in a non-preheated oven. And now you have loveable votive holders!

Tip: Since my votives are anything but flat, I clothes pinned them together to hold them flat.

I loved the control I got with the fine tip applicator of the 3D Gloss Enamels. The thick consistency of the enamel held its shape very well and dried transparent.

Aaaaaand while I was into this whole “Glass-Votive-Makeover” frenzy, I stenciled one in a pretty turquoise….because we all know turquoise is one of the hottest colors around right now!

How to Stencil Glass

supplies: Gloss Enamels Stick-On Stencils, Gloss Enamels in Indian Turquoise, and Glass Stencil Daubers.

how to stencil glass

1. Make sure your glass surface is clean and dry. Then peel off your stencil from the packaging. {these sticker stencils ROCK!! there is very little bleed through and so easy to use. plus, you can totally reuse them. yes, i’m a fan!}

2. Apply stencil to your glass. Make sure it lays flat and all bubbles are removed.

3. Grab your Gloss Enamels and daubers.

4. Daub on the enamel. {i like the finish that the daubers give. plus they are easy to control where the enamel goes.}

5. Allow to dry for 48 hours. Remove stencil and bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.

6. And now you have a cute little votive holder!

This glass enamel was great to work with, had great texture, and dried nicely.

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GIVEAWAY

want to win a Gloss Enamels Package valued at $60 from DecoArt? {includes: 6 Gloss Enamels, 2 Stencils, 3 Glass Markers, daubers and brushes}

Here’s How: simply leave a comment telling me what glass surface you have that is screaming for some enamel! {1 entry, required}

OPTIONAL EXTRA ENTRIES {leave a comment for each entry}

  • like DecoArt on Facebook {1 entry} don’t forget to tell them Craftaholics Anonymous send you!
  • follow DecoArt on Twitter {1 entry}
  • follow Craftaholics Anonymous via RSS or email updates {1 entry}
  • pin an image from this post to your pinterest board {1 entry} {OR repin this one: http://pinterest.com/pin/203295370649058477/}
  • tweet or FB about this giveaway and include this link: http://wp.me/p1ws4R-1DC  {1 entry for each}   for example:

Loving this Glass Enamel giveaway! $60 value http://wp.me/p1ws4R-1DC from @DecoArt_Inc hosted by @CraftaholicAnon

Rules: Giveaway ends Feb. 1, 2012 at 11:59pm ET. Winner will be chosen at random. Open to residents of the USA only.

disclosure: this post is brought to you by DecoArt. i received free products to try. all opinions are 100% mine.

 

pssst: i can’t wait to stop by the DecoArt’s CHA booth this weekend in California. i hear they have some new glass paint products in the works….that include glitter! ahhh, i’m so excited to go! only 3 more {long} days until CHA!

Linda

Linda

Hi! I'm Linda, the craft addict behind Craftaholics Anonymous®, a craft blog. Crafting is cheaper than therapy, right? When I'm not DIYing something, I can be found taxiing around our 4 crazy kids or working out. Or shoe shopping... because you can never have too many shoes! Happy crafting! ♥
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  1. 201
    Kelly

    I like decorative on fb and told them you sent me.

  2. 202
    Angela LeBlanc

    I have a bunch of little jelly and fruit jar that are just dieing to be decorated, missed being able to do them last year but I am determined to get them done this year, working or organizing my small craft area now. Then the FUN will begin.

  3. 203
    angela

    Oh I have some spice jars that are itching to be painted

  4. 204
    angela

    liked

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      angela

      liked DecoArt on FB

  5. 205
    angela

    Following ArtDeco on twitter

  6. 206
    angela

    I already get emails from CA

  8. 208
    Mariah Brown

    I want to give my vase a makeover!! It has the coolest shape to it, but a stencil would make it that much better!!

  10. 210
    Mariah Brown

    I pinned the picture of the stencil!!

  11. 211
    Monica

    This is adorable! I would love to make votives like yours for every season! This would make a super cute vase too :) Thanks for the giveaway!

  13. 213
    Monica

    I said hi & liked DecoArt on fb.

  14. 214
    Monica

    I follow DecoArt on twitter. @MdoubleMcrafts

  15. 215
    Monica

    I follow CA by email (thanks for all of the wonderful inspiration).

  16. 216
    Monica

    I tweeted <3 @MdoubleMcrafts

  17. 217
    jessica w.

    I would love to add enamel to some of my casserole dishes so that people know it is my dish!

  18. 218
    jessica w.

    I like DecoArt on Facebook

  19. 219
    jessica w.

    I follow DecoArt on Twitter

  20. 220
    jessica w.

    I follow Craftaholics Anonymous via RSS

  24. 224
    Stephanie

    I really want to decorate a coffee mug for work!

  25. 225
    Stephanie

    I just started following your blog this week and LOVE it!!!

  26. 226
    anat

    I’d love to enter some beauty and decorations to the boring glasses and spice jars. It will add some beauty to my old kitchen…

  32. 232
    Teresa

    I have a bunch of plain glass vases that I’d love to pretty-up!

  33. 233
    Teresa

    I follow the CA blog!

  34. 234
    Teresa

    I re-pinned on pinterest!

  35. 235
    Pat K

    I would love to use the paints on some candle holders, vases . Thanks for the great opportunity to win.

  36. 236
    Sabrina

    I have some mason jars that could use some jazzing up!

  37. 237
    Sabrina

    I like DecoArt on FB!

  38. 238
    Maureen G

    Follow you on my Google Reader!

    These stenciled votives are so cute! :)

  39. 239
    Maureen G

    I also liked DecoArt on Facebook! :)

  40. 240
    Maureen G

    Also pinned those stencil glass votives to pinterest. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity! :)

  41. 241
    amy n.

    I want to try this to spruce up a mirror that I have had for years and did not know what to do with. I would like to try to stencil a border.

  42. 242
    amberflora

    I would love to make some candle holders like the ones you made :)

  43. 243
    amberflora

    I follow you via email :)

  44. 244
    Carmen

    I have some jars I want to decorate to use in my craft room

  45. 245
    Carmen

    I’m subscribed (RSS)

  46. 246
    Lindsy W

    I would love to use this to help get organized in my kitchen. (spice jars, etc.)

  47. 247
    Lindsy W

    I definitely follow Craftaholicsanonymous!

  49. 249
    Lauren @ All Things Homie

    I would love to paint our wedding date on our apothecary jar from our sand ceremony!

  50. 250
    Danielle

    I tweeted it!