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Craft Tutorials | Adult Crafts | Crafts for Seniors | Decoupage Rose Votives

Decoupage Rose Votives

Author by Amanda Davis on February 3, 2010 Updated on July 18, 2019

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Aren’t these lovely? This fun adult decoupage craft will last forever too. The are great for any occasion, but are especially nice for Valentine’s Day. They give off a lovely glow and are perfect for a romantic dinner at home. I made these about 3 years ago and I still use them often. I keep them in my living room, they are great for any holiday!

A pretty addition to your home decor!

Decoupage Rose Votives
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Decoupage Rose Votives

Author: Amanda Formaro

Supplies

  • glass votive holder
  • white tissue paper
  • dried or fresh rose petals and leaves
  • Medium paint brush
  • white craft glue
  • water
  • small bowl
  • paper towels
  • wax paper

Instructions

  • If using dried rose petals you will need to soften them up by soaking them in a cup or dish of tap water. Do this for the leaves as well. You will need about 6 petals and 2 leaves for each votive. Set these aside to soak.
  • Tear tissue paper into 1" squares, no need to be precise. It's important to tear rather than cut as you will achieve a smoother result this way.
  • Mix together equal amounts of white craft glue and water in a small bowl. Mixture should be paintable but not too thick.
  • When the rose petals have soaked long enough to make them pliable, remove them and the leaves from the water and place onto paper towels. Cover with another paper towel and place a small book on top to flatten them out and squeeze out excess water. Leave book in place for 1-2 minutes, then check the petals. Carefully remove them from the paper towels and place on wax paper. If you leave them on the paper towels, they may stick to it as they dry. Break the leaves into smaller pieces and set aside.
  • To decoupage, paint the back of one of the rose petals with the paintable glue mixture and position onto the glass votive. Paint the mixture over the top of the petal as well. Repeat this step for each petal, working your way around the glass. Repeat this process again, this time using the leaf pieces around the bottom of the votive.
  • Working in sections, decoupage the torn pieces of tissue paper over the top of the rose petals and the leaves, completely covering the entire votive. Repeat again, covering entire votive with a second coat of tissue paper. Look at your finished votive and see if there are any thin spots and decoupage on more tissue paper wherever needed.
  • Let project dry completely, overnight is best.
  • Insert a votive or tea light candle and light!

 

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Amanda Davis is the crafty, entrepreneurial mother of four children. She loves to bake, cook, make kid's crafts and create decorative items for her home. She is a crafting expert and guru in the kitchen and has appeared online and in print publications many times over the years.
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Filed Under: Crafts for Seniors, Decoupage Crafts for Adults, Home Decor Projects, Mother's Day Crafts, Recycled Crafts for Adults, Valentine's Day Crafts Tagged With: adult, adult craft ideas, adult crafts, adults, crafts, crafts for adults, decoupage, earth day, holidays, recycle, recycle crafts, recycled, recycled crafts

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  1. Jackie Stevens says

    December 14, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    I love these and want to make them! Does the heat from the candle flame affect the paper coating on the votive?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      December 23, 2014 at 8:00 am

      I’ve never had a problem with that Jackie :)

      Reply
  2. Pam says

    July 22, 2013 at 2:04 am

    Sorry I just reread the instructions and saw it said dried or fresh.

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      July 26, 2013 at 5:57 am

      No problem, have fun!

      Reply
  3. Pam says

    July 22, 2013 at 2:02 am

    Can you use fresh roses or other flowers to do this?

    Reply
  4. Asha says

    June 5, 2013 at 7:40 am

    Love your project. nice candle holder,
    very cute.. so nice look very cute ..

    love it…

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      June 7, 2013 at 8:36 pm

      Thanks Asha!

      Reply
  5. sunnymama says

    February 9, 2010 at 12:40 pm

    So pretty! :) I've linked to this post here:
    http://sunnydaytodaymama.blogspot.com/2010/02/50-inspiring-links-love-creativity-and_08.html

    Reply
  6. Sonia says

    February 3, 2010 at 6:52 pm

    Love those votives! I always see something fantastic by you here whenever I visit!!

    Reply
  7. creative gal says

    February 3, 2010 at 7:20 am

    Neat idea! Thank you.

    Reply
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