Anita Kumar is a talented crafter from India who teaches hobby courses. She is extremely creative with wax and has many free candle tutorials on her blog, Anita Kumar Candle Craft.
This watermelon candle is an example of one of … Read More...
How to Set Up Candle Craft Displays
Craft shows and flea markets can be a great way to showcase your handmade products and connect with customers. However, with limited booth space, it’s important to create a display that is both … Read More...
Candle Wrap Project for Scrapbookers
Country Lane Candle Supplies & Soap Expressions shared this free candle wrap project perfect for scrapbookers.
You’ll need: a candle in a square container, scrap book paper, paper flowers, tape and ribbons.
You could personalize these for parties or weddings … Read More...
Quick Way to Paint a White Candle
If you’re looking for a quick way to add color to a plain white taper candle, Judy of A-BnC Parties and More shows you how in this video. I think this might also work well with two different colors for … Read More...
Star Shaped Votive Holder Project
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...
Scented Waxed Teddy Bear Tutorial
If you ever wanted to try making a waxed teddy bear, Bob Sherman shows you how it’s done in this easy and free tutorial.
People go mad over waxed bears, so they make good gifts. If you have a friend … Read More...
Painted Daisy Candle Tutorial
This painted daisy candle involves simple brush strokes to create daisy petals that are surrounding a circle. This is a fun way to decorate a candle while adding a whimsical charm to a room.
If you’re wondering what type of … Read More...
Free Candle Making Course at One Stop Candle
Bob Sherman, experienced candle maker and author of Candle Making – A Step By Step Guide From Beginner To Expert is offering a free course on candle making. It covers basic candle making techniques with easy to follow instructions.
Bob … Read More...
Picture Frame Candle Lantern Project
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...
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...
Gardener’s Candle Project for Children
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...
Convert Electric Chandelier Into Candle Chandelier
Jacqueline from Bellingham, MA shared this fantastic candle chandelier conversion project at Decorating Ideas Made Easy.
I really admire people who can create attractive and/or functioning things out of trash and she did a wonderful job with this. I’ve seen … Read More...
How to Make a Wilderness Survival Candle
Randy Hood from Econo Challenge Tips and Tricks explains how to make a wilderness survival candle in this video. The candle is made with recycled materials and is reusable, so is perfect for campers wanting to leave no trace.
All … Read More...
How to Make Fire Starters
Fire starters are perfect for rainy camps, emergency kits and getting fires going in a hurry. We’re going camping this summer, so I thought I’d get a jump start on preparations. This project is also a great way to recycle … Read More...
Outdoor Lighting Ideas
With everyone spending more time outside, I thought I’d look for some outdoor lighting ideas using candles and lanterns. Carter Oosterhouse from HGTV shares several beautiful outdoor lighting ideas in this video. I love the suspended lanterns on the gazebo … Read More...
Thread Tea Light Candle Holder Project
Once 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...
Mother’s Day Fingerprint Candle Project
If you’re looking for a beautiful but quick Mother’s Day craft, these colorful candles would be perfect to help kids create!
Laura from Come Together Kids is super creative and came up with the idea using wax paper, acrylic paint, … Read More...
Bottle Cap Candle Crafts
I had to share these great candle holders made out of bottle caps made by Kenyan artisans. What a fun way to recycle and turn trash into art! You can find more at Swahili Imports.
If you’d like to … Read More...
Candles & Daisies for Wedding Centerpiece
Emily from Oregon shared this idea for an easy daisy and candle centerpiece at Do it Yourself Weddings. She created this for her own wedding after deciding she was going for a “casual fun vibe”.
I love the simplicity of … Read More...