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Why not send Santa home with a full belly and a gift of his own on Christmas Eve?
The jolly guy is sure to love these handmade cookies and milk candles, which smell yummy. Plus they’re adorable when you package them in cute mini milk bottles from Michaels and paint them with DecoArt Americana Chalky Finish Paint and glass paint markers.
Supplies:
- mini milk glass bottle
- DecoArt Americana Chalky Finish Paint or Chalky Finish for Glass Paint in Everlasting
- DecoArt glass paint marker in red
- DecoArt glass paint marker in black
- candle wax
- vanilla candle scent
- candle wicks
- candle pouring pot or candle melting bags
Instructions:
Paint milk bottle with two to three coats of Everlasting Chalky Finishing paint. Americana Decor Chalky Finish paint is available in Michaels in the wood and finishes aisle. Visit the DecoArt Chalky Finish website for more chalk paint ideas and inspiration.
Allow to dry, then use glass markers to trace the cow and raised lettering on the bottle.
Allow the milk bottles to cure for four days. Then, bake for 30 minutes at 325 degrees F in a non-preheated oven. Allow to cool with the oven door open.
Now it’s time to learn how to make make candles.
Suspend the candle wick in the milk bottle. Wrap the end of the wick around a pencil and suspend it over the bottle to hold the wick in place.
Follow the package directions for melting your wax on the stove in a double boiler or a candle boiling bag.
If using the bag, remove from water and place into a candle pouring candle or a large measuring cup with a pour spout. Open the bag and fold the edges down around the measuring cup or container.
To the melted wax, add the vanilla scent in the proportion directed on the package. (Experiment with different scents like cinnamon, chocolate and vanilla, or try mixing them.) Mix well with a spoon.
Carefully pour scented wax into the milk bottle. Position the wick in the center. Allow to cool and harden.
Trim the wick.
Finish the candle by adding a tag and tying a square of fabric over the lid using decorative Christmas ribbon.
Debbie says
Oh now look what you made me want to do, make tons of these! Love them!!! What a cute idea 🙂
Debbie
Atta Girl Amy says
I need to make a few more myself for teacher gifts and such! So many projects, so little time.
Steph says
I love heritage!
Betsy Joyner says
I can’t believe how easy!
Lisa Cooper says
I love DecoArt Treasure. I need to paint my entry way table….soon!
Atta Girl Amy says
Ooh, treasure is so pretty. I need to paint something that color, but I think my mom took my Treasure paint! Sneaky.
Jessica says
I think I’d love to try the black!!! Do a beautiful chest of drawers I have!
Atta Girl Amy says
That sounds lovely.
Randi sowders says
I love them all!!!
Atta Girl Amy says
Me too!
Alli says
I can’t choose just one!
Atta Girl Amy says
If you win, you won’t have to choose just one. You’ll get to pick 8! Good luck.
Heather says
So many pretty colors to choose from! I think I like the “vintage” color the best!
Atta Girl Amy says
That’s one of my favorites, too.
Trish F says
Love the Enchanted color. Thanks for a great giveaway!
Atta Girl Amy says
Ooh, that color is pretty. Good luck.
laura @eye candy creative studio says
I would love to try these different colors and make something FAB with them. Thanks for the chance! =)
Atta Girl Amy says
And knowing you, it would be fab! Fingers crossed for you.
Karen @ Dogs Don't Eat Pizza says
Great project! So cute! I want to win the prizes!! 😉
Atta Girl Amy says
Thank you, Karen. Maybe you will. I know you’d paint something fabulous!
Albion says
I’m loving Legacy and Heritage right now. Looooove Chalky Finish!!
Sherrill Patton says
Love this! Would be fun to create with these paints!
Mary Beth|Cupcakes and Crinoline says
This is so cute and such a wonderful idea ~ when I first looked I thought it was a cute little bottle of milk. That everlasting color is so pretty and could be used in so many projects.
Atta Girl Amy says
Thanks, Mary Beth.
Amy Anderson says
Aww, so cute!
Robin AllThings Heart and Home says
just adorable!!! I love the way you made the jar so pretty! ox
Jennifer Patricia Priest says
Oh my gosh what a cute idea!! Love your amazing tutorial too 🙂
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
How Cute!! Santa can take the candle home to Mrs. Claus. I imagine by the end of his trip he’s pretty full of liquid and I don’t imagine there are too many bathroom facilities. And even if there were he’s on a tight schedule 🙂