Zhuzh Up A Basic Dollar Tree Candle Holder With A Little Valentine's Love

Before you head off to the store to purchase Valentine's Day decor, consider setting aside a few minutes to create your own. This process doesn't have to be expensive. In fact, you can craft stunning Valentine's Day-themed pieces using supplies from Dollar Tree. You know, that store where most of the inventory is priced at only $1.25? The possibilities are endless when it comes to what you can create, including a romantic Valentine's Day planter or a DIY alternative to a wreath. Another super easy project requires you to simply zhuzh up a basic Dollar Tree candle holder with a few Valentine's Day decor items. Just stick a Heart-Shaped Scratch Sticker onto a Clear Glass Candle Holder (or a similar product) and paint all around it, then remove the sticker to reveal a transparent heart-shaped window.

To create a unique look, elevate this DIY by hot gluing the candle holder onto a painted Stoneware Pillar Candle Pedestal. Feel free to get creative by adding your own personal touches as well. For example, you might want to use stencils to paint different Valentine's Day designs onto the glass. You could also tie a pink or red ribbon, like the VATIN Valentine's Day Ribbon, around the bottom of the candle holder if you prefer pops of color. These are just a few of the many ways to make this adorable, budget-friendly DIY Valentine's Day decor idea your own.

Begin this project by placing a heart-shaped sticker in the center of the candle holder. This is an easier choice than cutting a heart out of self-adhesive vinyl, though that's an option as well. Next, paint all over the outside of the candle holder. Consider using spray paint to make things easier. If you don't own a drying gun like the content creator above, just allow it to air dry. When it comes time to remove the sticker, blast it with heat from a hairdryer just long enough for it to peel away easily. Then cover the entire piece in Mod Podge to seal it.

If you want to emulate the design choices shown above, go ahead and wrap Dollar Tree's Natural Jute Cord around the bottom of the candle holder and attach one of the Antique Old Look Bronze Keys for a vintage look. Although the key charm is an adorable choice, the WOCRAFT Love Heart Bracelet Charms might be a better option since they are even more on theme for Valentine's Day. After getting the basics out of the way, you then have the freedom to put your creativity to the test. You could glue some of the BOARDFEB Red Acrylic Hearts around the heart window to create a border, paint on unique designs, or apply glitter spray over the paint. Once the piece is completed, pop your LED tealight or a strand of battery-operated twinkle lights inside and watch the candle holder glow.