Today’s DIY turns cheap glass votives into a glimmering gold piece of art for your wedding reception! We absolutely love gold votives, but for a bride on a budget – settling for plain glass might not be the most appealing option!

With a little paint, a few hands on deck, and an afternoon of crafting – A bride and her maids could easily paint dozens of these little beauties for use on tables and within the decor! We love how realistic and simple this DIY is… Achievable for a real Bayside Bride!

Enjoy & Happy Crafting!

Supplies:
- Clear Glass Votives
- Metallic Gold Paint
- Paint Brush

Steps:
1) Begin by painting faint layers of gold (or silver) metallic paint around the outside bottom of the glass.
2) Using very thin, faint strokes – apply the paint in several layers unevenly lined around the glass.
3) Allow votives to dry for several hours before touching the painted portion.

These votives are absolutely gorgeous at night – glowing and glistening, each in a slightly unique fashion! We especially love the uneven edges of the votives that create a more hand-painted feel. Easy to create and the perfect way to jazz up traditional votives!

A few months ago, I fell in love with a gorgeous Shimmering Sign from BHLDN and wanted to create something similar for the bar at my wedding! Something fun and easy to DIY that would add a little bit of pizazz on a budget!

I can honestly attest, as a girl who usually avoids sharp objects like X-Acto blades, this DIY was incredibly easy! And, in honor of the Superbowl this weekend, I’m wearing my Ravens Jersey for added luck!

Happy Crafting & Go Ravens!

Supplies:
- Glitter Paper from the Craft Store
- A Stencil or Block Letter
- Pencil
- X-Acto Knife
- Hole Punch
- Lace Ribbon

Steps:
1) Using the back of the glitter paper, trace the border and holes within the letter with a pencil. Remember to trace the letter backwards so that when you cut the letter out, the glitter side is the front.
2) Carefully using an X-Acto Blade, cut out the letter.
3) Using a hole punch, carefully create one or two holes in the top of each letter! We recommend two holes to help keep the letter in place once it’s strung.
4) Run the ribbon through the holes in each letter and you’re finished!