6 Ways To Brighten Your Candles For Spring

6waystobrightenyourcandles

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!

1- Tissue Paper Confetti Candle by Carolyn’s Homework

2- Silhouette Spring Candles from Duct Tape and Hot Glue

3- Spring Candles from Fancy House Road

4- Tea Lights With Washi Tape by Lebenslustiger

5- Tinted Mason Jar Candles from The DIY Adventures

6- Jelly Bean Candle from So Crafty

Not too long ago I did a test knit for another designer that was for a cabled cardigan. It’s really cozy and nice but it just about broke me in a ton of different ways. I couldn’t get gauge, which I suppose is my own problem, but mainly I was somehow both bored and forced to pay attention at the same time.

Because it used the same cable all over, I always had to know what row I was on, but nine out of ten of those rows, nothing in particular was going on. So I couldn’t stop paying attention, but what I needed to attend to was boring.

It may have ruined me for knitting cabled sweaters, but maybe I just need something that’s more engaging. Like this Modern Aran Cardigan pattern from Lion Brand Yarn.

This is a reworking of an old pattern from their archives, and you can tell that form the classic look of the cables and the oversized feel (nothing cropped about this one!). It has allover cables, but like a classic Aran sweater it’s not the same cable, so you’ll have to pay attention to what row you’re on and what cable turns happen for which cables on that row.

Because of this, it’s considered an intermediate knitting pattern, but if you’re comfortable working from multiple charts at once it shouldn’t be a problem for you. There are three different charts and seven different cable moves.

Also because the pattern is so big and boxy there are only two sizes available, with a finished chest measurement of either 49 or 63 inches (that’s 124.5 or 160 cm). It’s up to you to decide how much ease you would like and whether that will work for your body.

The pattern uses worsted weight yarn (and calls for another classic, Lion Brand Fisherman’s Wool). It calls for six buttons and includes pockets to make it extra cozy.

This one looks like a great winter project to make and to wear if you’re up for a bit of a challenge. You can grab the free pattern or buy a kit with the yarn needed direct from Lion Brand Yarn.

[Photo: Lion Brand Yarn]

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