If you’re looking for a simple way to decorate your home or create personalized, handmade gifts on February 14th, consider crafting a Valentine candy dish. In this article, we guide you through the process of creating a beautiful and affordable DIY Valentine candy dish using simple supplies from the Dollar Tree. This lovely centerpiece will surely add a touch of romance to your Valentine’s Day celebration.
Read on to discover the easy steps for making your own Valentine candy dish with Dollar Tree supplies, from gathering your materials and preparing the tissue paper to decorating the plate, glittering the candlestick, and assembling the candy dish.
1. Gather your materials
- Clear glass plate from the Dollar Tree
- Glass candlestick from the Dollar Tree
- Tissue paper from the Dollar Tree (choose your desired color or pattern)
- Sparkle Mod Podge
- Diamond dust (optional)
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun
- Paintbrush
2. Prepare the tissue paper
Place the clear glass plate onto the tissue paper and trace around its circumference with a pencil or marker. Then cut out the traced circle, following the line you drew.
3. Decorate the plate
Using a paintbrush, apply a thin layer of Sparkle Mod Podge to the bottom of the glass plate. Carefully place the tissue paper circle onto the Mod Podged area, ensuring it is properly aligned. Gently smooth out any wrinkles or bubbles with your fingers.
4. Glitter the candlestick
Apply a layer of Sparkle Mod Podge to the surface of the glass candlestick using a paintbrush. For extra sparkle, you can sprinkle some diamond dust onto the wet Mod Podge. Allow the candlestick to dry completely before proceeding.
5. Assemble the candy dish
Once the Mod Podge has dried on both the plate and the candlestick, use a hot glue gun to attach the top of the candlestick to the center of the bottom of the plate. Hold the pieces together until the glue sets.
Feel free to get creative with your DIY Valentine candy dish by choosing different tissue paper colors or patterns, or by mixing and matching various plate and candlestick styles. You can also experiment with alternative adhesive methods, such as E6000 glue or super glue, to secure the plate and candlestick together.
Check out more Valentine decor ideas using Dollar Tree items.
What a darling idea! Love the use of tissue paper! Thanks for sharing!
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
What a great idea, I love this! 🙂 ~Liz
Just love your creativity!! And thank you for the intro to glitter Modge Podge too! This looks really nice. Very nice to give as a gift!!
Great idea…. I am going to look for these glass plates…. Dollar Tree came about a year ago to Canada…
Really, really cute! Thanks so posting!
What kind of glue do you use to attach the plate to the candle holder? These are really cute!
Hot glue:)
Sweet as can be Debbie! I love your Valentines cake plate.
Very sweet, Debbie! : ) I love it!
Cute!!
xo
Pat
Love this!! Cute idea, great job Deddiedoo!
Thank you!
I think I told you how un-crafty I am, but I want to try this!
We just had a dollar tree open up close to us early last year! Will definitely have to check it out to see if I can make the same cute little dish:) I’m a cupcake whore around Valentines day!!
-V
Great idea…….as always you nailed it..oops glued it…….
Sooooo pretty. I hope DT is paying you!
Love to you and the Guys, Ginger
Thanks Ginger, love back atcha!
Such a lovely idea, that would be a gorgeous decor and welcoming piece for living room where visitors will come in.
Debbie, do you have the Valentine plate “just sitting” on top of the candle stick or did you glue it down? I have a number of those clear dessert dishes that I could use..If you didn’t have to glue the candle stick to the plate, you could make plates symbolizing other holidays..Have you ever tried it using paper napkins? They make such pretty ones now.
If you glued the plate to the candle stick, what type of glue did you use? Could you be specific on brand that you like to use or find is best for such a project?
love this plate idea. was wondering though if it is washable?
No it is not:( you can wipe down the top but not dishwasher safe.
I love your easy and economical crafts, Debbie. I do many of them with the seniors at a local assisted living center.
Awww Mary that is fabulous. I am happy you enjoy them.