Hello Lidy made this sweet set of faux bois candles for her kids, but I think this idea is perfect for the upcoming holiday season! She made these with a little bit of wrapping paper and Mod Podge, which means … Read More...
Luminary Advent Calendar
Design, Dining and Diapers made this awesome advent calendar luminary set with glass etching cream. Can you make it in time for the first? Grab the tutorial.
Chunked Candle Making
Candle Lit Life shares another candle making tutorial, this time for chunky candles. Made by pouring liquid wax into a mold with wax chunks already in place, these candles offer a unique look. Tutorial.
Engraved Peace Candle
It’s not too often that blog editors receive submissions from non-bloggers, but in this case, a reader wanted to share a recent project. Using a few simple tools, Carol carved herself a peace candle. In her submission she said, “I’m … Read More...
Autumn Candle
Etcetorize shares this awesome tutorial for sprucing up a simple candle with real fall leaves. This project reminds me of the real-leaf candle holder project I shared a few weeks ago, but is done completely differently- learn how.
Ping Pong Ball Floating Candles
Funkytime created these awesome floating candles out of ping pong balls. Grab the tutorial, because it’s awesome.
Birch Bark Candle
Sand and Sisal created this elegant birch bark candle in a few easy steps. See how they did it.
Floating Candle DIY
Learn to make your very own floating candles over at My Candle Lit Life, perfect for weddings, home decor and more.
Real Gourd Candles
Best fall candle DIY ever. She Knows shares how to convert real gourds into adorable fall candles, the perfect addition to any fall decor or tablescape. Grab the tutorial.
Remove Unwanted Candle Wax from Glass Containers
How many times in my life thus far would this tip have come in handy? Answer: a lot! Aunt Peaches shares the secret for getting wax off of glass candle holders so they may be re-purposed again and again. Check … Read More...
DIY Dipped Birthday Candles
The Proper Pinwheel shares how to create your own ombre-effect birthday candles in this tutorial.
Paper Luminaries with LED Lights
Willow Day shares how to create sweet little paper luminaries the safe way, with LED lights. Get the tutorial.
Dried Flower Candles
Candle Lit Life shares how to dry flowers in a microwave press and use them to embellish a store bought candle. Check it out.
Simple Dollar Store Votive Holder
Dollar Store Crafts, a favorite blog of mine, shares a simple way to make over a votive holder. See how they did it.
Yarn Wrapped Tin Candle Holders
Heart Handmade UK has a clever idea for wrapping tin cans with yarn to make some sweet little candle holders. These would look super cute in a dorm room (assuming they allow flame candles…). Grab the tutorial.
Metallic Polka Dot Tea Light Holder
Poppytalk has a tutorial on making a metallic polka dot tea light holder. See how they did it.
Quick Lotus Tea Light Holder
Crafty Moods is a self-confessed candle project lover, and she delivers once again with this beautiful DIY lotus tea light holder made out of clay.
Ombre Mini Taper Candle Holders
Fabric Paper Glue has a completely cute idea for making ombre candle holders for small tapered candles. Check out the adorable tutorial.
Perforated Aluminium Luminary DIY
These easy luminaries are made with perforated metal sheets (normally seen as radiator covers), pliers and some wire. See how they did it at Ruffled.
Easy Mid-century Votive Holders
How about orange shares how to make adorable and simple mid-century-inspired votive holders here.