Sweet Something Designs shares how to transform a plain old pickle jar into an adorable luminary featuring the American Flag. As the author herself said of this project, “This is one of those projects that a little bit goes a … Read More...
Twig-Wrapped Candle Holder
Silver White Winters recently posted a tutorial for making nature-inspired candle holders. Using twigs, hot glue and twine, this easy-to-make holder would fit in great at any rustic wedding, particularly in the fall. Get the how-to.
DIY Lace Cement Votive
Say Yes to Hoboken recently featured how to make cement votive holders with a lace motif. This project requires mostly simple supplies: Paper cups, lace motif tape, disposable containers, popsicle sticks, and cement mix. See how for yourself.
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...
Tea Light Flight
Learn to make your own tea lights and tea light candle holder using plastic eggs. This holder looks just like the beer flights I’m so personally fond of. Also, how cute would this be done in rainbow colors? Check out … Read More...
Crayon-Dipped Ombre Candles, Perfect for Easter
Momtastic has an idea they call ombre-dipped candles for Mother’s Day, but don’t these look just like carrots? I love that these are made by reusing old crayons too! Since this project involves dipping a store-bought candle into wax, this … Read More...
DIY Ice Candles
A couple years ago, a cousin of mine got married in February in Minnesota, USA. The whole thing was gorgeous, particularly the reception. Some of her centerpieces involved candles floating in ice water, and they were so beautiful to look … Read More...
Daffodil Candles
Ahh, Martha Stewart. No one knows how to do spring better, in my opinion. I was looking for some seasonally appropriate ideas and found these lovely votive holders that help cast soft light across a table setting. They look like … Read More...
Woodgrain Candle Embellishment
Aren’t these darling? I just came across these to-die-for candles at The Divine Minimalist. Using woodgrain contact paper, an x-acto knife, and some store-bought candles. The bird silhouette and chevron background pattern in the photo above are just adorable. … Read More...
Fabulous Driftwood Candle Holder
This driftwood candle holder would be perfectly at home at any lake or beach house, rustic wedding, or classy home. The tutorial comes from the blog View the Horizon and is in Swedish, but the finished product is beautiful in … Read More...
Embellished Candle Tutorial
Carolyn’s Homework recently posted a tutorial on how to embellish candles using waxed paper, tissue paper, and a blow dryer. She also has a couple of other candle embellishment ideas in her tutorial post that are completely adorable. Go check … Read More...
Romantic Votive Holders
Take a cue from Julie Ann Art, who sifted through her craft supply stash last month and threw together some romantic candle holders “in like two minutes.” They cast nice soft light and would be easy to modify for … Read More...
DIY Lace Candle Holder
According to Wilma of By Wilma, she “loves candles and candle holders.” She’s also got taste, which comes through in this lace-covered candle holder project. All you need to make this is some Mod Podge, a cheap votive … Read More...
Origami Star Candleholder
Origami is an ancient Japanese art of paper folding that has been practiced for centuries, and its popularity has only increased over time. The beauty of origami is that it allows you to create intricate and beautiful designs using only … Read More...
Hanging Candle Lanterns DIY
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 Jar Decoration Ideas
Here are a few examples of how you can dress up your candle jars or perfume bottles in time for Valentine’s Day.
The effect is romantic, but subtle enough that it would add to your décor year round!
Maybe you … Read More...
Felt Houses With Tea Lights Tutorial
Claire Chauvin created these unique felt houses and was kind enough to share the pattern and tutorial.
Fabric stiffener helps hold the houses up and battery operated tea lights make them glow safely.
Visit Poopscape Projects: Felt Houses for full … Read More...
Valentine Glass Globe Candle Project
This decorative valentine glass globe candle is easy to create and will give your home a romantic red glow.
All you need is a glass globe, glass pebbles and a candle of course. A combo of red and white … 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...