DIY Faceted Clay Candle Holders

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Creating your own home decor is always a fun and satisfying project, especially when you can personalize it to fit your unique style. This DIY tea light candle holder is a perfect example of a simple yet stunning piece that can easily fit into any modern decor scheme. Made with clay and some basic tools, this candle holder adds an interesting and dimensional touch to any room.

The faceted angles of the clay create a geometric design that catches the light beautifully, making it the perfect addition to any table or mantel. And the best part? You can customize the look to suit your own preferences. Whether you opt for a bright pop of color or a natural, minimalist finish, the possibilities are endless.

Not only is this candle holder visually appealing, but it also serves a functional purpose by holding tea lights. Imagine cozying up on the couch with a warm cup of tea and basking in the soft glow of these elegant tea light candles.

The best part is that this project is easy and inexpensive to make. With a few simple materials and tools, you can create your own personalized tea light candle holder that will be the envy of all your friends. So why not add a touch of modern sophistication to your home decor with this fun and creative DIY project?

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As if Diwali weren’t colorful and fun enough, The Festival of Lights: A Lift-the-flap Diwali Celebration by Namita Moolani Mehra, illustrated by Darshika Varm, makes it even more fun to read about with flaps and things to lift and pull to see more information or details in the illustrations.

The book is a story about a family getting ready for Diwali and what happens on the different days of the five-day celebration. There’s cleaning, shopping, crafting, food preparation and getting the home altar ready for the big day.

It covers decorating the outside of the house with rangoli, diyas and lanterns, buying sweets to share with family and friends, the sights and scents of the mandir (home temple), getting dressed up in new fancy clothes, the story of Diwali and celebrations with relatives.

Flaps (there are more than 140 in all) give you vocabulary words for different foods and definitions, as well as fun things like what’s inside the shopping basket or where the cat is hanging out. They also help illuminate the story of Diwali, which is the triumph of good over evil as Lord Ram defeated the demon Ravana to save his wife, Sita.

This pretty and colorful book helps kids understand what Diwali is and how it is celebrated, regardless of whether they practice it at home. This would be a nice book to keep in a classroom (it’s rated for kids ages 3-7) or to have at home to teach kids about Diwali even if it’s not something you celebrate. Where I live there are a lot of people from India so we are probably exposed to Diwali more than some other regions of America, but it’s a nice holiday to know about wherever you live.

Combine with the book Diwali and check out some fun lantern crafts and printables for kids to round out your experience.

About the book: 24 pages, hardcover, published 2025 by Wide Eyed Editions. Suggested retail prices $22.99.

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