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6 Ways To Brighten Your Candles For Spring

March 28, 2014 by Larissa Coleman

 

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As the seasons change, so do the colors that we see around us. In the spring and summer months, vibrant shades of green, pink, and yellow seem to burst forth from every corner of the natural world, bringing a sense of joy and new beginnings. Similarly, the fall and winter months bring with them a rich palette of warm oranges, deep reds, and soothing blues that help us to settle in for a season of cozy comfort.

One great way to embrace these changing colors and bring a little extra warmth and beauty into your home is through the use of candles. Candles can be a fantastic way to create a welcoming atmosphere in any room, whether you’re looking to relax with a book, entertain friends and family, or simply enjoy some quiet time alone.

But why settle for plain white or unscented candles when you can easily add a little more color and personality to your space? With just a few simple steps, you can transform your candles from plain to eye-catching, adding a pop of color that will brighten up any room.

Some of the easiest ways to add color to your candles involve using materials that you may already have around your home. For example, you can easily upcycle old candles by melting them down and adding in bits of crayons or other colored wax to create a marbled effect. Alternatively, you could try painting your candles with acrylic or watercolor paints, adding brushstrokes or other designs for a truly unique look.

Other methods may require a bit more effort, but the results can be truly stunning. For example, you could try using tissue paper or colored wax paper to create a stained glass effect on your candles, or use a heat gun to melt layers of colored wax onto the surface of your candles, creating a textured, multi-dimensional effect.

Whatever method you choose, the key is to embrace the beauty and creativity that comes with adding a little extra color to your candles. Whether you’re looking to create a cozy atmosphere for yourself or share your love of colorful candles with friends and family, these simple tips are sure to brighten up your space and your mood. So why wait? Start exploring the world of colorful candles today!

 

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1- Tissue Paper Confetti Candle by Carolyn’s Homework

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2- Silhouette Spring Candles from Duct Tape and Hot Glue

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3- Spring Candles from Fancy House Road

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4- Tea Lights With Washi Tape by Lebenslustiger

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5- Tinted Mason Jar Candles from The DIY Adventures

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6- Jelly Bean Candle from So Crafty

 

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Book Review: Off to the Nursery

One of the best things about the return of warmer weather is getting to plant new flowers and starting the vegetable garden if you have one. Off to the Nursery by Alice Oehr is subtitled “a celebration of gardening, plants and seasons,” and it’s also a celebration of diversity (because gardening is for everyone) and caring for the earth.

The book starts with the work of getting the garden ready for spring, pulling out the old plants and spreading compost made from kitchen scraps. They grab tomatoes and peppers, learn about zucchini and eggplant and explore the tasty world of herbs.

They also look through the seeds, succulents, berries and fruit trees, flowers and aquatic plants, talking about the benefits of different plants and how fun they are to grow. Maybe you can relate to the family buying what seems like way too many plants?

The book was originally published in Australia, so some of the flowers mentioned might not be familiar to your or your kids, but that’s kind of fun, too. You can also use this as an opportunity to talk about which plants in the book can grow where you live and that just like animals, plants have preferred habitats, too.

Illustrations are colorful and the book combines a standard font and a hand written font to make it feel more like a journal about the garden. The illustrations include fun facts and growing tips such as always planting mint in a pot or germinating seeds on a wet paper towel before planting.

If you want to introduce kids to gardening or just talk about what kind of plants can be grown at home where you live (yes to tomatoes, probably no to the kumquat tree), this cute book is a great addition to your spring reading list.

About the book: 30 pages, hardcover. Published 2025 by Scribble US. Suggested retail price $18.95.

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