How to Decorate a Wine Glass for a Party

Transform an elegant wine glass into a candle holder.

If you're looking for creative yet inexpensive decor for a party table, turn a basic wine glass into an eye-catching centerpiece. An everyday glass becomes charming decor with the help of a few craft items. Customize the wine glass decor to match the theme of the party. Choose candle colors to reflect the celebration's theme, such as purple for a wine- or green for a garden-inspired bash. You can also make more than one wine glass craft as party favors.

Things You'll Need

• Glitter glue or acrylic craft paint and letter-shaped stencils
• Paintbrush (optional)
• Small decor items, such as seashells or sand
• Tea light or small candle
• Ribbon

Instructions

1. Use glitter glue or letter-shaped stencils and acrylic craft paint to write a message, such as "Happy Birthday" followed by the guest of honor's name, on the wine glass as a personalized touch. Use a paint color to reflect the celebrant's favorite hue. Allow the paint or glue to dry thoroughly.

2. Fill one-fourth of the wine glass with small decor items that coordinate with the party's theme. Use sand, tiny seashells or sea glass for a beach-inspired celebration. Choose pink or blue jelly beans or gumballs for a baby shower. Enhance the glass with vibrantly hued glass gems as another option.

3. Nestle a tea light or a small candle into the decor items. Choose a candle color that matches the overall look of the centerpiece, such as turquoise for a beach-themed soiree.

4. Tie a satin or grosgrain ribbon into a bow on the wine glass stem to complete the look.