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DIY Wedding Candle Ideas

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We didn’t have a big wedding budget but since I love creating crafts, that kept me busy for several months before the wedding . What kept me busy for years several months after the wedding was the birth of our twins.

My eldest even got in on the crafts and glued some very strange birds into nests that we found on sale at a craft store. They made whimsical candle holders too and I wish I had a picture of them but at the time I was distracted. Since June is the most popular month to be married, I thought we could talk about some wedding candle ideas. Wedding

Surrounding candles with flowers, petals or greenery adds a romantic touch and looks much more inviting than a simple white tapered candle or pillar. If you’re going for an earthy feel, try some multicolored rocks and/or pine cones.

I bought several clear votive candle holders and some rub on transfers with pictures of hearts. They made beautiful centerpieces, added to the romance and looked beautiful in the dark.

Floating candles are very effective too, especially scented ones with the addition of sparkles.

Carved tin lanterns look nice outdoors and also provide some protection from the elements.

Do It Yourself Weddings has a whole section on wedding candle centerpieces. I especially like their charming idea of placing a candle in a bowl surrounded by dried flowers.

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I recently stumbled across this super creative project on Instructables – “Face With Recycled Paper Cylinders” – and I had to share it with you all because it’s just the kind of craft that checks all my favorite boxes: recycled materials, hands-on creativity, and fun for literally any age.

The idea is simple but genius—roll strips of recycled paper (think junk mail, old magazines, leftover printer paper) into cylinders, then arrange and glue them to form a unique abstract face. You can make it funky, realistic, Picasso-inspired—whatever your mood or style dictates!

What I really love is the blend of eco-conscious crafting with true artistic expression. This isn’t just another kids’ project—it’s something you could easily do with a group of little ones, a classroom full of teens, or even as an adult art therapy or weekend wind-down activity. It’s super relaxing and surprisingly satisfying seeing all those paper rolls come together to form something new and expressive.

The tutorial itself is easy to follow, with plenty of visuals to guide you along the way. You don’t need any fancy materials—just glue, paper, scissors, and a board or piece of cardboard to serve as your canvas.

I also appreciate how this project leaves so much room for personalization. Want to make it into a full face? Go for it. Prefer to focus on a single eye or mouth? Totally works. You can even play with color schemes by choosing papers with a certain palette, or painting over them once they’re rolled.

In short: this is a total keeper for anyone who loves crafting with purpose. It’s the kind of project that sparks creativity while gently reinforcing the idea that beautiful things can come from what we usually throw away.

Highly recommend giving it a go—solo or with a group. And if you try it, tag me or drop a pic—I’d love to see your recycled masterpiece!