The Spooky Dollar Tree DIY You Need For Skeleton Hand Candle Holders That Look So High End
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Halloween isn't just a time for scary movies and trick-or-treating — it's also a great time to let your inner crafter shine with creative projects. If chills and shrieks are on your mind while decorating, you don't have to spend much to get that high-end Halloween look. Dollar Tree is a top destination for a variety of affordable craft staples for every spooktacular Halloween-inspired decor trend you see pop up on your TikTok feed. Some of the best Dollar Tree finds aren't the ones you buy ready-made on store shelves, but the ones that you breathe a little Halloween spirit into with a clever DIY. Case in point: the spooky DIY for Dollar Tree's Skeleton Hand Plastic Champagne Flutes, where you turn these eerie drink vessels into creepy-chic candle holders. Once done, you can give them something to "fright" about by adding in a pair of Dollar Tree Halloween Straight Candles.
In addition to the champagne flutes and candles, you'll need some hot glue and a package of thumbtacks. You can pick up a package of Jot Multicolored Thumb Tacks, or just use any you have around the house. Finally, you'll need a can of black spray paint, such as Rust-Oleum Flat Black Painter's Touch 2X Ultra Cover Spray. It's not available at Dollar Tree but costs under $10. Once you've got all of the materials gathered, you can make this unique budget-friendly Halloween craft and give your seasonal decor a boo-tiful upgrade. Here's the trick to get this treat.
How to make Halloween skeleton candle holders
Start by carefully prying the flute out of each skeleton champagne glass, then spraying each hand black. Once they fully dry, place a dab of hot glue in the palm of the hand, then stick a push pin on top, pressing firmly to set it in place. The pin will work as a candle anchor and hold it in place for your wickedly clever decoration. Set each candle on a tack and ensure it sticks fully into the wax. There you have it — an easy Halloween DIY that won't drive you batty with complicated how-tos!
You can further customize your candle holders by winding them with a set of fairy lights. If you don't plan on actually lighting candles, you can take it one step further by wrapping them like a mummy with toilet paper or muslin. Give the fabric an aged appearance by dipping it into a cup of brewed black tea. Instead of black, consider spray painting them into trendy pink Halloween decor to dazzle your friends. Want an effect that leans more spooky than cutesy? Use Vampire Tears Taper Candles to simulate dripping blood. However, if you prefer to let the skeleton hands shine on their own, swap out the Dollar Tree bat-printed candles for a classic orange, like these Leor & Lair Halloween Candles.