**Full Disclosure: I received window film courtesy of Blinds.com in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own.
You might remember that I participated in the Blinds.com craft challenge last year by making a photo backdrop with a mini roller shade. Well it’s time for the challenge again, except this time my product was a roll of frosted window film.
I received the film on Saturday and it sat unopened until yesterday. Last night I pulled it out of the package and stared at it for a good hour. I was thinking, ‘What in the world am I going to do with this stuff?!’ And then I had a light bulb moment. I was going to make Window Film Etched Glass Candle Holders. Start to finish, this project (one glass) took me less than 10 minutes.
Because I don’t have the patience for intense crafts this project was just my style.
What You’ll Need:
- 1 roll of frosted window film
- 1 glass (or more if you’d like)
- scissors
- spray bottle with water
- Note: If you want your film to fit precisely, grab a pencil & ruler also.
How To Make a DIY Window Film Etched Glass Candle Holder:
- Make sure your glass is clean.
- Decide where you want the film to sit on your glass.
- Measure out a piece that will go all the way around. (I didn’t measure, I just rolled the glass to make sure it fit.)
- Cut the measured window film.
- Spray the outside of the glass.
- Peel the film from the paper it’s on.
- Gently roll it around the glass. Try to keep the air bubbles out.
- Squeeze the bubbles out with the squeegee (it comes in the Blinds.com window film package).
- Decorate with anything else you’d like – stickers, ribbon, etc.
- ENJOY!
I love how the etched glass turned out! The thing about this window film is that can be easily removed, if need be. I think it would be beautiful as a centerpiece for date night, girls’ night, weddings or whatever! And the decorating options are endless.
Would you make these window film candle holders? What would you use them for?
rachel young says
I have ALWAYS wondered how the heck people do this lol. Very cool, I’ll have to try it!
Paula @ Frosted Fingers says
This would be great for wedding centerpieces. Nice and easy!
Mel {MamaBuzz} says
Love this; and it’s so much simpler than I would have thought. Such a pretty way to add decor.
melinda says
so simple but it has an elegant look
Tiff @ Babes and Kids says
This is cool! Where do you buy a frosted window film?
Sara Phillips says
This one came from Blinds.com.
Tammy S says
What a great idea! We are planning my sisters wedding for August and these would be great for the tables. Thanks for the directions!
Heathe Lawrence says
simply beautiful!
I would love to try and make some of my own.
I would probably cut out a pattern so the light could shine through.
So pretty!
Mellisa says
What a great idea. These would make really pretty centerpieces for a wedding reception.
Valerie Remy-Milora says
What a beautiful and simple idea! I think my 7 year old would love to help me create a handful of these to put out on our outdoor dinner table for sweet summer nights 🙂
Sara Phillips says
Perfect idea!
Digna D. says
Very nice. Simple, yet kind of elegant. Thank you for the post.
Emily says
You are crafty!! I love simple DIY projects.
Toni says
I LOVE THIS. WHat a beautiful craft and so simple!!
trisha says
I love how clever this is~! I just bought some etching stuff recently from the store but never thought to do it this way. Is it heat safe?
Sara Phillips says
I don’t know how heat safe it is, but it was fine with my candle for a few hours.
Cindy Dawkins says
Great idea and so easy. These would be great for a wedding or party. I will have to make some too.
Kimberly Grabinski says
Soooo pretty, and not too hard for people like me 🙂
Linda Cronan says
Cute and very easy, just my style!
Emily Smith says
Great idea. This will be perfect for some Christmas gifts. Thanks for sharing!