Last weekend featured the first really spectacular weather days of the season here in Chicago, and the weather inspired me to brainstorm and research ideas for upcoming summer gatherings. This idea for hanging lanterns at an outdoor party comes from … Read More...
Valentine Candle Centerpiece Project
Valentine’s Day is a time for love and celebration, and what better way to set the mood than with a beautiful DIY candle centerpiece? This project is not only simple to make, but it also incorporates upcycling, making it an … Read More...
Valentine Hurricane Candle Project
Rhonda came up with this fun valentine hurricane candle craft using supplies from the dollar store.
I was surprised with how lovely the cut out heart looked using a simple shelf liner! The glitter glue around the edges also helped … Read More...
Glitter Candle Holder Tutorial
This project will add sparkle to your candle holders and reuse items like baby food jars, glasses or other containers.
You can either use spray glue or double sided tape to create your design, and then shake on the glitter! … Read More...
Light Fixture Candle Holder Tutorial
Marc Atiyolil, a columnist at The Star came up with this chic and thrifty candle holder craft using an old chrome bathroom light fixture.
The sockets make good tea light holders, but you could also pop roses into them and … Read More...
Crochet Trim for Candle Jar Tutorial
Lucy from Attic24 shows her creative flair with this fun crochet trim pattern for a votive holder. It helps that she has an eye for color and is a brilliant photographer!
She encourages you to make it your own by … Read More...
Wooden Tea Light Holder Tutorial
If you have a drill, wood stain, piece of wood and some sand paper you can make this beautiful rustic tea light holder!
Stephanie came up with this simple project and was kind enough to share the candle holder tutorial. … Read More...
Decoupage Candle Holder With Leaves Tutorial
Rashmie from Mommy Labs submitted the prettiest fall candle holder project using decoupage.
She pressed the leaves and then glued them in between layers of tissue paper. The effect of the glowing leaves is gorgeous, especially in the dark!
This … Read More...
Sparkly Hanukkah Menorah Tutorial
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...
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...
Painted & Carved Gourd Candle Holder
This intricate gourd art candle holder was created by the talented artist Bonnie Gibson. She specializes in unique southwestern gourd art.
Her tutorial explains how to create the candle holder in great detail. For full instructions, see Make a Gourd … Read More...
Rose Candle Holder Tutorial
Wanda from Two Crafty Mules shared this easy tutorial for a candle holder using silk roses and a a roly poly votive holder from the dollar store.
It’s perfect for someone into Victorian décor as I could see it fitting … Read More...
Video Tutorial for Garden Tea Light Holder
If you’re like me, sometimes you need to see things done to be able to duplicate them. This tea light holder is basically the same as the camping lantern, only in a video form. Since this is actually a garden … Read More...
Baby Food Jar Camping Candle Lantern
Jeff from Gear Report made this quick yet functional camping candle lantern out of a baby food jar and guitar string.
He suggests you use them for gift giving because “nothing says you care like a used baby food jar … Read More...
DIY Wedding Candle Holder Centerpiece
This DIY wedding centerpiece video by Jenna Lee involves creating candle holders by covering vases with rice paper and translucent paper. I suppose white is popular for weddings, but I’d like to try some bright cheerful colors. Regardless, it’s inexpensive … Read More...
Painted Muffin Tin Tealight Holder Project
This painted muffin tin tealight candle holder was inspired by the garden candle holder project in The New Candle Book: Inspirational Ideas For Displaying, Using and Making Candles by Gloria Nicol.
Since I have no garden to speak of presently, … Read More...