Epsom Salt Snowman Vase/Votive Holder

Transforming ordinary household items into festive and seasonal decorations is a fun and cost-effective way to add some holiday charm to your home. If you’re looking for a cute and easy DIY project that’s perfect for winter, then look no further than this snowman vase-turned-candle holder.

All it takes is a coat of paint and a dusting of Epsom salt to turn an ordinary glass vase into an adorable snowman that can be used as a candle holder. The Epsom salt adds a frosty texture that perfectly complements the white paint, creating a winter wonderland effect that’s sure to bring a smile to your face.

The best part is that this snowman won’t melt, so you can enjoy its cheerful presence all season long. Plus, since it’s a candle holder, you can add a warm and cozy glow to your home, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere that’s perfect for holiday gatherings or quiet nights in.

Madigan Made offers a step-by-step tutorial on how to create this snowman vase-turned-candle holder, complete with detailed instructions and helpful tips to make the project go smoothly. With just a few basic supplies and a little bit of time, you can create a charming and unique winter decoration that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Get the tutorial at Madigan Made.

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Using your yarn stash is important to me throughout the year, but as I start to feel the end of the year coming on I get more excited about using things I already have in the house. Maybe that’s because I don’t want to go to a store in the thick of holiday shopping times, or I like the idea of having a little space in my stash when the new year rolls around.

It’s super satisfying to use up all the little odd balls you’ve made over the year (or years), and I have several stash busting blankets I work on when it’s cold and will maybe finish someday.

If you’d like to start a stash busting project that’s perfect for using up odd balls, check out the Soukish pattern from Neisha Abdulla. This pattern is made for fingering weight/sock yarn, and it’s worked in a tube with allover color work.

This is great for a couple of reasons. You don’t really have to weave in your ends when you can hide them in a tube (this is one time you might even get by just tying a knot when you change colors!) and you can change colors whenever you run out of yarn and it will look good.

Of course the pattern is made with blocks where the designer changed colors, but you can change yours more or less often as you need to make it work for your stash. You can use blank charts to design your own color combinations, or even your own stitch patterns if you like. You can also adjust the length of the scarf as needed or turn it into a cowl based on the amount of yarn you have.

This project looks like a lot of fun and would be a great thing to have on hand to stitch up and then to wear during the cold, gloomy months.

You can get a copy of the pattern on Ravelry.

[Photo: Neisha Abdulla]

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