DIY Grunge Candle

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Candles are a staple in any household, providing a warm and cozy atmosphere to any room. However, sometimes the store-bought candles can lack that personal touch you’re looking for. That’s where the idea of an upcycled or revamped candle comes in. Not only is it a fun and creative project, but it also helps to reduce waste and repurpose items you may already have on hand.

One popular method for revamping candles is creating grunge candles. These candles offer a unique, rustic appearance and a pleasant scent that can be customized to your liking. Grunge candles are also an excellent project for tweens or young ones who want to get involved in candle-making without the risk of working with hot wax.

To create a grunge candle, you’ll need a few materials, including a store-bought candle, some spices, and mod podge. The spices will add texture and color to the candle, while the mod podge will help to adhere the spices to the candle’s surface. The process is simple and straightforward, making it a fun and easy project for anyone to try.

Not only is creating grunge candles a fun and creative activity, but it’s also a great way to add a personal touch to your home decor. You can customize the spices and scents to your liking, making each candle unique and special. Plus, it’s a great way to reduce waste and give new life to an old, boring candle.

If you’re interested in learning how to make your own grunge candles, be sure to check out the full tutorial. You’ll find step-by-step instructions and tips to help you create the perfect candle for your home. So, grab some spices, mod podge, and a store-bought candle, and get ready to create a one-of-a-kind grunge candle that will add warmth and personality to any room.

. Full Grunge Candle Tutorial can be found here.

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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