As Christmas approaches, I find myself on the lookout for easy ways to incorporate DIY elements into my holiday gifting. Visit the blog Kanel Strand to see how one of their contributors, Anabel Bouza, put together these adorable illustrated candle … Read More...
Hanukkah Votives
Erika at Mod Podge Rocks! shared these great Hanukkah votive holders by Carol at The Answer is Chocolate. Click through for the tutorial, and Happy Hanukkah!
Repurposed Jar Candles for the Holidays
Mark Kintzel of Mark Kintzel Design got creative with some jars after cleaning out his fridge, turning the otherwise-recycled jars into whimsical holiday candle gifts. See how he did it.
Jar Lid Candle Plates
Swedish blog Pysselbolaget (don’t ask my awkward Midwestern American mouth to properly pronounce that!) creatively upcycled used jar lids for use as candle plates. My mom used to use jar lids as candle plates growing up, but I love the … Read More...
Burlap Candle Upgrade
Haute Thirty-One used some burlap and berry crafting garland to add some texture to a simple set of candles. Wouldn’t these look great with holly garland for a wintry dinner celebration. View the tutorial.
Stenciled Burlap Holiday Luminaries
Pearmama made a set of stenciled, burlap-wrapped luminaries. Bearing the message of peace, these are a great, rustic idea for the winter holidays! Grab the tutorial.
Tracing Paper Votive Covers
Make and Takes shares how she used her kids’ drawings on tracing paper to make some cute votive covers. See more of the kids’ handiwork.
Stenciled Teacup Candles for Christmas
Sew Country Chick made some adorable teacup candles with cute stenciled holiday details. Check out the tutorial!
You can see the full Christmas candle tutorial by reading the article above.
I love using Christmas scented essential oils
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Tissue Paper Candles
Easy Paper Crafts decorated some simple candles with tissue paper and a hair dryer. See how she did it.
Birch Tea Light Holders
Birch bark is so lovely, and these tea light holders from Oleander and Palm are lovely personified. I love the rustic texture, look and elegant effect. Visit the tutorial.
White Christmas Mason Jar Luminaries
Ginger Snap Crafts made an adorable set of frosted luminaries for this holiday season. Check out the tutorial.
The holiday season is a time for family, friends, and cozy nights spent indoors. One way to make your home feel … Read More...
Beeswax Candle DIY
Oh Happy Day shares a great holiday gift idea – making your own beexwax candles! Check out the tutorial.
You can buy ready-made beeswax sheets for making rolled candles here and check out our youtube video.
Illuminated Paper City
Rebecca’s DIY has made some wonderful, hand-illustrated luminaries before, but this colorful take on the concept is by far my favorite. Check out how to do this yourself.
Stained Glass Effect Candle Holder
Nothing evokes the holiday season more for me than stained glass. Green Wedding Shoes shares how to paint yourself stained glass effect candle holders.
Tin Can JOY Luminaries
Vanessa wrote a tutorial for Celebrations.com sharing how to make tin can luminaries featuring the word JOY for the holiday season. Check it out!
Carved Turnip Tea Light Holders
Martha Stewart does it again with a brilliant idea for converting beautiful turnips into tea light holders.
Yarn-wrapped Jars
Mallory Paige made a sweet vase and candle holder set using earth tone yarns, recycled jars and Mod Podge
. Grab the tutorial.
Forrest-Inspired Candle Holder
Funtober made an awesome paper and wood lantern featuring branch silhouettes for a spooky feel. See how to make your own.
Vellum Photo Candle Holders
Tikkido used photos printed on vellum to create lovely memorial luminaries for deceased relatives. Visit the tutorial to see how to make this lovely project for yourself.
Gold Leaf Candle Jars
52 Weeks Project made a set of candle jars using gold leaf – an awesome idea to class up a recycling craft project! Tutorial.