DIY tropical napkin decoupage candles

Hi there! Holly here from Club Crafted again with one last summer craft – decoupage candles! This is a quick tip for dressing up your plain candles with a tropical flair. I’m a BIG FAN of the Dollar Store, and it’s the perfect place to shop for plain white candles (which I always have in the house) that make the perfect base for DIYs, including this simple napkin decoupage technique.

Since Amy mentioned that decoupage with napkins was “in” right now, I thought decorating my plain white candles with a tropical monstera leaf pattern was the perfect choice. Because I’m a Dollar Store fan, it’s probably no surprise that I also LOVE the Michaels and Target dollar sections. I picked up these cute yellow and green tropical leaf napkins at Michaels at the beginning of summer because I loved the pattern, and the size was perfect for my candles. I made them in less than 15 minutes!

DIY Tropical Napkin Decoupage Candles

Supplies:

• Plain white candles
• Mod Podge Gloss
• Paint brush
• Tropical leaf napkins
• Scissors

Step 1: Unfold the napkins and cut out the leaves. I managed to get 3-4 leaves out of a single napkin, but it depends on the pattern and how it overlaps.

Step 2: If the napkin has clear layers, carefully peel them away so that you are only left with the thin top layer with the actual pattern on it. This makes for a cleaner decoupage.

Step 3: Paint a thin layer of Mod Podge (I used Gloss) on the area of the candle where you want to place the pattern.

Then press the cut-out leaf in place and smooth carefully. If they are small enough pieces, there should be minimal creasing.

Step 4: Repeat with additional leaves/patterns as desired and feel free to overlap. Then paint a thin layer of Mod Podge over the napkins and let dry completely before using.

Now, light ‘em up! I love how the green leaf pattern looks against the white, and they seem like the perfect decoration to have around the house this summer. You can try a leaves version of these decoupage candles for autumn!

If you're interested in more decoupage candles, check out these projects:

• Floral decoupage candles with napkins
• Paper wrapped dollar store candles
• Decorate candles with glitter and Mod Podge

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