Upper West Side Mom shared her lovely and inventive Hanukkah menorah tutorial on her blog.
I don’t know much about the holiday, but I’ve always admired menorahs with all their glowing candles.
This menorah is made with a wood block, … Read More...
Corn Cob Candle Holder Tutorial
Cris was inspired by Brazil’s corn harvest when she came up with these rustic looking corn cob candle holders. The moss wrap and the raffia really sets it off.
These candle holders would be perfect as a centerpiece for thanksgiving … Read More...
Decoupage Battery Operated Candle Tutorial
If you’re sick of those dull battery operated candles, The Rebel Crafter has come to the rescue! It’s a brilliant and simple idea to cover the candles with funky designs you find on napkins. Of course wrapping paper, magazines … Read More...
Good Stinks Flameless Candles
Good Stinks specializes in flameless candles, tarts (melts), tart warmers and candle warmers. If you’re worried about flames but love scented candles, this is a nice alternative. Their pillars are actually real wax shells with battery operated tea lights inside.… Read More...
Candle Making Program in Prison
St. Peter’s Parish in Cavite City, Philippines started a money making venture for prisoners by teaching them how to make candles. Father Dominador Medina came up with idea and his friend Marian Navarrete volunteered to instruct the prisoners.
The money … Read More...
Holiday Candle Workshop
Sherri Reehil-Welser, owner of Indigo Earth is hosting a holiday candle making workshop in Canandaigua, N.Y. Sherri is also an aromatherapist, so she is knowledgeable about the healing qualities of essential oils.
She’ll go over different types of waxes, scents, … Read More...
Winter Wedding Gel Candle Favors
There’s something about sparkly candles and winter weddings that go well together. With gel candles, you can create winter scenes or leave them clear for an icy look.
These simple gel candles that are embellished with silver snowflakes would make … Read More...
Favorite Things Holiday Collection from Yankee Candles
“My Favorite Things” is Yankee Candle Company’s newest limited- time holiday candle collection. They come in jars, tumblers and pretty packaged votives.
Does anyone remember “My Favorite Things” from the movie The Sound of Music? “When the dog bites, … Read More...
Last Minute Halloween Candle Wraps
I love looking at all the spooky displays at Halloween. It seems easier (and cheaper) to decorate compared to other holidays.
Angie at The Country Chic Cottage shared this, just in case you need a quick Halloween candle decorating idea.… Read More...
Candelabras from Dave’s Bike Art Stuff
Dave recycles bike parts to create his candle holders, mirrors, frames and tables in Halifax. No two pieces are alike because each one is custom made.
The candelabras are particularly striking because the bike chains create interesting shadows on the … Read More...
Day of the Dead Wedding Unity Candle
This Day of the Dead design puts a different spin on a wedding unity candle! I love when people combine different crafts with candles and this one uses embroidery. Why not? Of course, this would also work for Halloween.
At … Read More...
Halloween Skull Candle Holder Tutorial
Courtney created these skull candle holders with paper mache skulls, dowels, spray paint and pillar stands.
She grabbed the skulls using a coupon from Michaels, which made this an inexpensive alternative to purchasing pricey Halloween candle holders.
I love the … Read More...
Crystal Skull Candle from Lisa Carrier Designs
Here’s a gothic sort of candle from Lisa Carrier Designs called Luxe Crystal Skull. . It would look quite magical at a Halloween party, but it … Read More...
Holiday Crochet Candle Cozy
Today I discovered some leftover sparkly Christmas yarn and decided to create a candle cozy for my container candle.
Patterns for such things aren’t easy to find, so I based it on a crocheted beverage can holder courtesy of Sugar’n … Read More...
Diyas (Clay Lamps) to Celebrate Festival of Lights
These diyas (clay lamps) are traditionally used during Diwali (Hindu New Year).
Lighting the lamps symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, and Diwali is also called the festival of lights.
Some of these clay lamps are beautifully decorated and … Read More...
Macaroni and Cheese Candle
Koko creates unusual, colorful and as she says “non-boring” candles. The macaroni and cheese candle pictured here was featured in the Food Network Magazine.
She patiently makes each of the noodles by hand! You get to assemble them yourself once … Read More...
Recycled Halloween Candle Jars
Grab those old glass jars you saved to create these fun Halloween candle holders. It’s an extremely cute and inexpensive way to get into the spooky spirit.
You’ll also need paint and tea lights, although if you’re in a pinch, … Read More...
Candy Corn Candle Holder
Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to start thinking about decorating your home with spooky yet creative decor. Candy corn
is a classic Halloween candy that not only tastes delicious but can also be used … Read More...
Crash Candles Featuring Angela Adams Line
Artist and designer Angela Adams has created a line of eco-friendly scented soy candles in glass tumblers that feature painted natural scenes. Angela also designs hand-woven rugs, bedding and home accessories.
There are eight different designs and scents in the … Read More...
Wildlife Gel Candles
These unique gel candles are handmade in Maine by Bonnie Hayes. The wildlife gel candle pictured here shows her creation of a moose in a snowstorm.
Other wildlife options include an eagle, wolf, bear or deer. These would make an … Read More...