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...
Sugared Fruit New Year Candle Display
I found this lovely New Year candle display at Better Homes and Gardens that combines candles and sugared fruit. It creates a festive feel and the sugar adds a little natural sparkle.
All you do to create the sugared fruit … Read More...
How to Make Ice Candles
Winter is a magical time of year, with its glistening snow and frost-covered landscapes. It’s the perfect time to cozy up by the fire and enjoy the warmth of candles. If you’re … Read More...
How to Make an Edible Candle
Here’s a video from Questacon Science Squad that demonstrates how to make a fun edible candle.
It’s simply a potato carved into a candle shape with an almond for a wick. The almond burns well because there’s a lot of … Read More...
Clementine Candle Tutorial
I found this clementine candle tutorial after reading about Laura’s adventures creating one on Autostraddle.
It’s a lovely way to use up your clementine peels and get a fresh citrus scent going at the same time. It could get … Read More...
Pasta Menorah Tutorial
This menorah is made completely out of pasta and apparently the menorah candles fit perfectly into the rigatoni noodles!
You’ll also need a lasagna noodle, glue and spray paint. Painting with acrylic paint would allow for more details like stripes … 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...
Easy Stamped Candle Tutorial
Dazie from Dazie Delights submitted this cute stamped candle tutorial to Craft Gossip.
For this project, you’ll need: a stamp, tissue paper, ink, pro markers, heat gun (or hair dryer) and scissors.The markers really help add some pretty colorful details.… 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...
Wedding Decoupage Candle Project
I found this pretty and thrifty wedding candle craft at I Love to Craft. Because you’ll be using stickers, it’s very versatile.
If you’re going for a Victorian feel, look for soft roses and if it’s a winter wedding, maybe … Read More...
Mixed Fruit Pie Project
This mixed fruit pie reminds me of a colorful flan and it looks good enough to eat. You could make your own individual design with any fruit combo you want.
This particular candle project uses wax blueberries, strawberries, peaches and … Read More...
Wine Glass Candle Lamp
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...
Shabby Chic Stamped Candle Tutorial
Kathleen from Charm Bracelet Diva shared her super stamped candle tutorial on her blog. Her projects have a vintage shabby chic vibe and I love her style!
Supplies for Stamped Candle
If you’re a scrapper or stamper, you probably have … Read More...
Wire Candle Holder Tutorial
Here’s a creative candle holder project you could make in a hurry for a unique gift or display. Its simplicity is attractive, but sparkle paint, beads or wrapped ribbon would also work.
Whatever you use, I’m thinking it should be … Read More...