ReadyMade has an awesome tutorial on converting a simple brick into a succulent planter/votive candle holder, and it couldn’t be more gorgeous. One caveat I have for you, dear readers, is that this is a for-real, drill-wielding, safety goggle-wearing project, … Read More...
Find: Vintage French Label Votive Holders
The French Nest Co. on Etsy sells trios of votive holders like the ones above. They’re cute and nicely catch the light, and their labels are made from vintage French originals. Check them out for yourself.
Floating Tiny Acorn Candles Made with Beeswax
Silver White Winters has a cute idea for a candle making project – making itsy bitsy candles using acorn toppers and beeswax! They don’t last long, but it’s easy to make lots. These would be great as part of an … Read More...
Tips for Fancying Up a Plain Candle
Family-friendly blog Just Us Four has a tutorial up sharing ideas on improving a plain candle with washi tape and adhesive stencils and paint. Check out their full roster of ideas.
Stovetop Beeswax Candle
Creative Soul Spectrum shares a prettily photographed tutorial for making your own beeswax candle on the stove. The blogger is a first time candle-maker and talks in her post about how easy it really is. Check it out.
Decoupage Candle Holder
Creative Jewish Mom shares a classic how to use classic crafting techniques – decoupage and paper punching – to create a candle holder. This project is great for kids, too. Just messy enough to be fun; just easy and cheap … Read More...
Find: Faux Bois Tapered Candles
Etsy seller StorytimeCandles has these cute faux bois (fake wood) tapered candles for sale in their shop. These rustic-inspired cuties are made with beeswax and would add texture to any cabin, home, or outdoorsy affair. Get a pair for yourself… Read More...
Make Candles from Oranges
Did you know you can make a cute candle with just the peel of a citrus fruit? Really, you don’t even need a wick! The wick is made from the white fleshy center fiber of the orange, and olive oil … Read More...
Mason Jar Lantern DIY
The Full Moxie recently shared a tutorial on converting a common mason jar into a hanging votive holder. While this isn’t the newest DIY concept in the world, their tutorial is great. There is a photo for each step with … Read More...
Yankee Candles Launches Man Candles Line (and they’re not the first to have this idea)
While everyone from Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update to National Public Radio has been abuzz about Yankee Candle company’s new Man Candles
line, the only thing I can think of is how many handmade candle sellers already have lines and/or … Read More...
Vintage Ice Cream Dish to Candle Holder
The Cheekiest Monkey of All used a little spray paint on a vintage ice cream dish to make it into something new – a candle holder! Check out her ideas for making the dish into a vase or ring holder … Read More...
Find: Mid-century Nagel Candle Holder
NeatoVintage has a set of three vintage nagel candle holders that are completely fabulous. They are stackable or can work independently of each other. See it on Etsy.
Rope Candle Holder
One of my favorite crafty Tumblr blogs, 52 Weeks Project, shares how to make your own rustic rope candle holder. The author warns:
… Read More...“I will be the first to admit that this project is not for the faint of
Find: Beautiful Tree of Life Candle Holder
Scott Nelles Studios hand makes this beautiful bronze candle holder, inspired by the African Acacia tree. It can accommodate standard menorah candles, but this holder’s relatively season-neutral design would work well year round in any home. Check it out on … Read More...
Find: Ouija Board Candle
Etsy seller Burke & Hare Co. features Victorian-themed teacups, candles and home decor. They currently have an adorable Ouija board candle available in their shop. I think it will look super cute all lit up, particularly as a party accessory. … Read More...
Hanging Globe Lantern
Diane at In My Own Style recently shared her take on a project she originally spotted in Lowe’s free Creative Ideas Magazine. They’re so pastoral and perfect for this time of year! Check out Diane’s blog and Lowe’s Creative Ideas … Read More...
Unique Neon Candles
The Proper Pinwheel shares a completely unique idea for making neon textured candles. Spray paint, textured/grippy drawer liners, hot glue and scissors are used to create these candles. Grab the DIY at The Proper Pinwheel.
Wrapped and Painted Candle Holders
The Forge shares this nice idea for recycling old jars into candle holders. All you need is twine and some paint to get this look. Visit The Forge for full instructions.
Glitter Candle Holder
House of Earnest has a great and simple DIY for making a blinged out candle holder. All you need is spray adhesive, holder and glitter. Super simple! Check out the tutorial.
Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Idea
Design blog Ellinee has a very cute candle and matchbox gift set idea for Mother’s Day. Visit the tutorial on making these to download the templates for the pillar candle and matchbox set. So cute and so easy – totally … Read More...