Forget Jack-O-Lanterns, now we have these very easy to make Jar-O-Lanterns. These are made (obviously) from old jars and some paint
. Very quick to make and great for all ages. These would look fantastic lining a front porch or … Read More...
Easy DIY Washi Tape Candles
This easy tutorial explains how to use washi tape
and basic candle making materials to create a mini soy candle that is perfect for your desk or as part of a gift.
Simple, quick and beautiful!
Get the details here … Read More...
How to make a teacup candle
This is a tutorial for a lovely homemade teacup candle.
It is made using a vintage style teacup & saucer from a charity/thrift shop and some old beeswax candles.
Sian used lavender oil 
& flowers for the scent and she … Read More...
Plastic Bag Candles
Even though the image is not very good – the idea itself is great.
Craftbits.com has the instructions on how you can make a candle, using a plastic bag!
Go get the instructions at craftbits.com: plastic bag candles.
Professional Looking Pillar Candles
In this guide from CraftFoxes, you’ll learn the best formula for making candles that burn evenly for hours.
This tutorial is pretty simple, with pictures for each step.
Get the details at craftfoxes: how to make pillar candles.
How To Make Rustic Candles (That are guy friendly)
Via Man-Made-DIY, comes this idea for guy-friendly candles for the man who doesn’t like floral smells. It is also a reusable candle.
Whatever?
Get the directions for these rustic candles here.
Simple Elegant DIY Candle Holders
The simplicity of these candle holders makes them quite attractive.
Made out of wood – these are simply sawed out of wooden clogs.
Get the instructions here (original site in German).
How To Make Soy Candles
SheKnows has a great tutorial on how to make your own soy candles
. This tute was published last year, but only came across my desk now.
It is a great find – detailed and contains a video as well.… Read More...
DIY Strikable MatchStick Holder
Love this idea from sugarandcloth.com. This adorable matchstick holder has a strike-able etched letter on the side. So much prettier than a box of matches sitting on the bench top.
DIY Laced Cement Candle Holders
These are laced cement votives that are perfect for summer nights. Cement is probably not the first thing you think of when making a votive – but this works great due to the lace.
Go check out these DIY laced … Read More...
Driftwood candle holder
In the true spirit of DIY, stitchawishdesigns’s Michelle made this simple candle holder using driftwood. The end result is very pretty and it only takes a drill (with a special attachment). So easy!
Go check out how she made the … Read More...
Scented Wax Teddy Bear
Our sister site, Craftbits.com has this project for creating your own wax scented teddy bear.
You can convert any toy shaped teddy bear using some candle wax
and fragrant oil
.
The instructions look simple enough, and you can do … Read More...
How To Make A Basic Gel Candle
Candle gel is a unique medium for making candles that offers a different aesthetic compared to traditional wax candles. The transparency of the gel allows for the addition of various objects and decorative elements to be suspended within the candle, … Read More...
Tomato Vine Tin Candle
Who knew you could make a tomato vine scented candle? Not me, that’s for sure. But the Home Shoppe Blog has a great tutorial for scenting a DIY candle with tomato vine essential oils that you should definitely check out. … Read More...
Mason Jar Citronella Candles
Making your own citronella candles is a fun summer project. Making citronella candles in mason jars is also great because you can pop a lid on them and leave them outside overnight and not have to worry about them getting … Read More...
Beeswax Candles in Terra Cotta Pots
I bet these colorful potted beeswax candles will burn forever. All you need to do to get this look is paint some terra cotta pots (that will only run you a buck or two, by the way). Then, simply attach … Read More...
Beach-themed Candle Centerpiece
This elegant centerpiece brings the beach indoors, minus the mess. All you need to do is combine simple hurricane vases, sand, sea shells and tapered candles. The trick is to begin by sticking the tapered candles to the bottom of … Read More...
Vintage Mason Jar Lid Candles
I’ve seen about a million different takes on the classic container candle in my time as Candle Making Editor for Craft Gossip. But there’s something extra special for me about these candles made with vintage mason jar lids. I can’t … Read More...
DIY Floating Candles
The joy of DIY is that you can create beautiful and unique items that are tailored to your style and needs. And when it comes to creating beautiful home decor, nothing beats the satisfaction of making it yourself. That’s why … Read More...
7 Amazing Candles from a Japanese Candle Making Competition
I stumbled across these amazing candles while down a Pinterest rabbit hole the other day. I’m always on the lookout for fresh and unique candle making ideas for this blog, so when I stumbled across a … Read More...