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20 DIY Candle Holders

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We love candle making but what better way to display a handmade candle than a candle holder? These tutorials are for DIY handmade Candle and Tealight candle holders. It doesn’t matter if you have used a store-bought candle or a DIY candle. We have tried to include a variety of styles to suit everyone’s home decor.

Candles can add a warm and cozy ambiance to any room in your home, but the right candle holder can take it to the next level. Whether you’re looking to create a romantic atmosphere for a dinner party or just want to add a touch of elegance to your home decor, a DIY candle holder can be a great way to achieve that. Plus, making your own candle holder is a fun and easy way to get creative and customize your decor to match your personal style.

In this roundup, we’ve gathered 20 DIY candle holder tutorials that will inspire you to create your own unique candle holders. From simple and rustic to chic and modern, these tutorials offer a wide range of styles and techniques. You’ll find candle holders made from materials like wood, concrete, glass, and even natural elements like pinecones and seashells. There are tutorials for votive holders, tea light holders, and even floating candle holders.

Not only are these DIY candle holders a great way to display your candles, but they also make great gifts for family and friends. Plus, you can save money by creating your own candle holders instead of purchasing them from a store. So, whether you’re a seasoned DIYer or just starting out, these tutorials are sure to inspire you to get creative and make your own beautiful candle holders.

DIY Candle Holders – The Weathered Fox

Farmhouse Candle Holder – Our Southern Home

Butterfly Candle Holders – Craftbits

How to Upcycle Ceiling Fan Lights into Candle Holders – Thrift Diving

DIY Seashell Candleholder – Table and Hearth

DIY Coastal Candle Holder Centerpiece – Anika’s DIY Life

How to Make Hanging Mason Jar Candle Holders – Grillo Designs

How to Make DIY Candle Holders from Pallet Wood – Diva of DIY

DIY Chalk Painted Candle Holders – Dwelling in Happiness

Industrial Copper Hardware Candle Holder – Craftbits

Birch Pillar DIY Candle Holder – Cutesy Crafts

DIY Concrete Candle Holders from Plastic Bottles – DIY Candy

Rustic Barn Wood Tea Light Candle Holders – Just the Woods

Make a Geometric Cement Candle Holder – A Crafter Passion

DIY Geometric Wooden Candle Holder – Lemon Thistle

Wood Candle Holders – Love Create Celebrate

DIY Candle Holders Using Moss & Wire – Live Laugh Rowe

How to Make Candlesticks from Repurposed Bedposts – My Repurposed Life

 

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Speed Piecing Stack-N-Whack Blocks: 3 Time-Saving Hacks for Impatient Quilters

The first time I tried a Stack-N-Whack quilt, I spent three hours carefully aligning my fabric layers, only to realize I’d rotated one stack 90 degrees by accident. My “kaleidoscope” looked more like a funhouse mirror.

After that disaster (and a few choice words), I became obsessed with finding faster, foolproof ways to piece these mesmerizing blocks—without the headache.

Here are the three game-changing hacks that cut my Stack-N-Whack time in half (and saved my sanity):

Hack #1: The “No-Fuss” Cutting Trick

(Because measuring each layer is for overachievers)

What You’ll Need:

  • Non-slip ruler grips (or painter’s tape on the back)

How It Works:

  • Stack fabrics RIGHT SIDES UP (no flipping needed).
  • Mark your first cut line with the tape on your ruler—no measuring repeats!
  • Cut all layers at once with firm pressure.

Why It’s Magic:

  • Eliminates measuring errors (goodbye, mismatched points!)
  • The tape line glows under dim sewing room lights (night owl approved)

Pro Tip: Use sandpaper grips under your fabric stacks—they prevent shifting better than prayers.

Hack #2: Chain-Piecing Like a Boss

(Because threading the needle 87 times is torture)

The Problem:

Traditional piecing has you:

  • Sew one unit
  • Clip threads
  • Repeat ad nauseam

The Fix:

  • Arrange ALL your identical units in order (e.g., all “A” triangles).
  • Feed them through continuously without lifting the presser foot.
  • Snip apart later while binge-watching your favorite show.

Bonus Speed Boost:

  • Use leader/ender scraps to avoid thread nests at the start.
  • Try 50wt thread—thinner = less bulk when clipping.

Real-World Results:

  • 48 half-square triangles pieced in under 15 minutes (vs. 45+ the old way).

Hack #3: The “Pressing Station” Shortcut

(Because ironing is the quilter’s treadmill—necessary but boring)

Set Up Your Battle Station:

  • Iron RIGHT next to your machine (no steps = no procrastination)
  • Mini design board (foam core + flannel) to organize units
  • Best Press starch (prevents stretching during assembly)

The Lazy Quilter’s Pressing Flow:

  • Sew a seam ? immediately press (no piling up!)
  • Use the “hover and steam” method for seams:
  • No dragging = no distortion
  • Faster than full-on pressing
  • Twirl seams open with a chopstick (no fingernail damage)

Confession: I once timed myself—this shaved 2 hours off a queen-size quilt.