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Sparkly Hanukkah Menorah Tutorial

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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...

Wine Glass Candle Lamp

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I have a thing for wine glass candles, but I never thought of creating lamps out of them. Thanks to The Event Essentials, you can create them too!

The outdoor photos are lovely, although I don’t know how long the … Read More...

Ramadan Lanterns

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The holy month of Ramadan is just about over for Muslims, but celebrations continue that include candles and Ramadan lanterns (famoos).

Egyptians are particularly famous for their welded metal and glass lanterns. Even if you’re not Muslim, these traditional Ramadan … Read More...

Pipework Candelabra

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If you’re looking for a unique candle holder, this pipework candle holder might make a statement.

Nick Fraser Design created this and his playful lighting products are being featured at Hidden Art.

Just in case you’d like to design … Read More...

Wedding Lanterns Instead of Bouquets

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Why not carry lanterns at a wedding instead of bouquets? It sounds strange, but somehow it works.

The bride and her mother actually handmade these lanterns and they also painted and bejeweled Moroccan lanterns for centerpieces.

If you would like … Read More...

Star Shaped Votive Holder Project

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Ashley from Shanty 2 Chic came up with this brilliant Pottery Barn inspired votive holder.

It cost less than $10 to create, while the store’s version costs $129. The supplies Ashley used for this project include: inexpensive dowel rods, newspaper, … Read More...

Crocheted Hanging Globe Candle Lantern

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Jenn recently put this hanging crocheted tea light lantern up for sale in her shop Poor Little Lamb, and I had to share it. She finds the globes in thrift stores and then crochets the holders to fit them.

It’s … Read More...

Picture Frame Candle Lantern Project

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Tanjaak from Whiff of Joy Inspirations made this cute candle lantern out of picture frames and then posted an easy tutorial for it.

All you need is picture frames, paint, stamps, ink, a hammer and nails. Leaving the glass in … Read More...

Baby Food Jar Camping Candle Lantern

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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...

Gardener’s Candle Project for Children

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Amy from Playing in the Dirt received this gardener candle holder as a gift. She then decided to share the project instructions for others who might want to make one for their favorite gardener.

I suppose you wouldn’t have to … Read More...

Thread Tea Light Candle Holder Project

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thread candle holderOnce I read that Dubbs from Coinpurse blog admitted to having an “uncontrollable urge to make random things”, I liked her.

This thread candle holder would be a perfect project for dressing up a drab LED tea light.

Imagine making … Read More...

Stars Design Candle Holders to Cure Parkinson’s

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Ricky Gervais with candle designRicky Gervais, Robbie Coltrane, Elaine Paige and several other British celebrities have designed 34 bone china candle holders for charity to raise awareness for Parkinson’s disease.

Sir Michael Caine, Geri Halliwell and Matt Lucas among others, will also be signing … Read More...

Bright Spring Tin Lanterns

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I made a few tea lights today and decided they were kind of boring on their own.

We headed to Michaels craft store and I came across these cheerful lanterns for $1.50! They would be pretty on the patio, pool/barbecue … Read More...