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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: The Festival of Lights

As if Diwali weren’t colorful and fun enough, The Festival of Lights: A Lift-the-flap Diwali Celebration by Namita Moolani Mehra, illustrated by Darshika Varm, makes it even more fun to read about with flaps and things to lift and pull to see more information or details in the illustrations. 

The book is a story about a family getting ready for Diwali and what happens on the different days of the five-day celebration. There’s cleaning, shopping, crafting, food preparation and getting the home altar ready for the big day. 

It covers decorating the outside of the house with rangoli, diyas and lanterns, buying sweets to share with family and friends, the sights and scents of the mandir (home temple), getting dressed up in new fancy clothes, the story of Diwali and celebrations with relatives.  

Flaps (there are more than 140 in all) give you vocabulary words for different foods and definitions, as well as fun things like what’s inside the shopping basket or where the cat is hanging out. They also help illuminate the story of Diwali, which is the triumph of good over evil as Lord Ram defeated the demon Ravana to save his wife, Sita. 

This pretty and colorful book helps kids understand what Diwali is and how it is celebrated, regardless of whether they practice it at home. This would be a nice book to keep in a classroom (it’s rated for kids ages 3-7) or to have at home to teach kids about Diwali even if it’s not something you celebrate. Where I live there are a lot of people from India so we are probably exposed to Diwali more than some other regions of America, but it’s a nice holiday to know about wherever you live. 

Combine with the book Diwali and check out some fun lantern crafts and printables for kids to round out your experience. 

About the book: 24 pages, hardcover, published 2025 by Wide Eyed Editions. Suggested retail prices $22.99.

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