Create just the right subtle glow with the help of dollar-store votives and an old atlas. And what's fun about this DIY [1] is you can select sections from your old atlas to feature, such as your favorite destinations or ones that mean something special. For just a few dollars, you'll have something cute and meaningful to display in your space or to give as a personalized gift for any occasion.
What You'll Need:
- Glass votive or jar
- Old atlas or maps
- Scissors
- Paintbrush
- Mod Podge
- Scrap paper
Directions:
- Head to the dollar store for glass candle votives, or use old jars for a cute look. Squared containers work best. Place the votive over the map, and use a pencil to trace the side. If you're using a rounded votive, you can roll the glass and trace the arc of the upper lip and then the bottom of the glass, creating one long section.
- Cut out the map, and trim as needed. If using a squared votive, continue cutting sections of the map until you have four sections.
- Cover the side of the glass with Mod Podge, and then gently smooth a piece of the map over the paste. Keep working around the votive.
- Now cover the outside with a thick coat of Mod Podge, and let it dry. Pop in a tea light, and you have a unique candleholder or homemade gift for someone who loves to travel!