Martha Stewart’s team put together these cute sand candles in red, white and blue. Between the beachy vibes from the sand and the festive colors, this easy DIY would add a nice pop to a Fourth of July table.
Bloktagon Candles!
Homemade Modern has a tutorial and several printable templates for creating your own set of the gorgeous bloktagon candles pictured above. All you need to do is print and assemble the template(s) you like, and fill them with wax. No … Read More...
Striped Beach Luminaries
Amanda from Crafts by Amanda put together these lovely luminaries with mason jars, painter’s tape and scraps of burlap. The icing on the cake for this project is the addition of sand and some sea shells inside them, creating a … Read More...
Patriotic Star Votive Holders
Shaunte at Crafts Unleashed put together these simple star votives with Mod Podge and tissue paper. Aren’t they cute?
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Cement Star Votives
I adore these cement star votive holders, and they’d make a perfect Fourth of July yard accent. Henry Happened shares how she made these with simple cement mix and dollar store, star-shaped bowls.
Easy DIY Patriotic Luminaries
The Fourth of July gets me all excited as Craft Gossip’s candle lady. There are so many great projects to chose from. The patriotic luminaries above are no exception. Head over to For the Love of… for the tutorial.
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Easy Outdoor Candle Stakes
Forget tiki torches, A Subtle Revelry has a great DIY for making candle stakes for your next outdoor gathering. All you need are some craft dowels and tapered candles for this fun DIY.
Citronella Paint Can Candles for Dad
Father’s Day gift idea alert! Repurpose an old paint can to house a citronella candle in a few easy steps. Head on over to Henry Happened for the how-to.
Blue Mason Jar Candle Holders
The new, blue throwback ball jars are really useful for craft projects if you haven’t gotten your hands on some yet. Summer at Dollar Store Crafts put together the candle holders shown in just a few easy steps.
Candle Stands
Craft Passion creatively converted door knobs and door knob hardware into a set of candle stands – head over to her site for the tutorial.
DIY Beaded Glass Candle Gifts
Damask Love brilliantly transformed simple votive holders into elegant beaded glass candle holders. What a great way to package the gift of a candle, including something that can be used even after the candle burns out.
Glittered Mason Jar Candle Holders
Make your own glitter mason jar candle holders with a generous layer of glitter and school glue. Check out All Parenting for the tutorial.
Sea Glass Candle Holder
Summerize your home decor with this cute sea glass candle holder. Happy Happy Nester put this idea together and walks you through making your own sea glass here.
Solar Powered Mason Jar Camping Lantern
I love a good creative reuse project. That candle in there? Not actually lit. And the matches are just for show! Using a solar panel top from store bought yard luminaries, Camp Wander made these sweet oh-so safe solar lanterns … Read More...
DIY Candle Column
How gorgeous are these concrete outdoor columns? In My Own Style hooks you up with how to get this Restoration Hardware look for less.
Daisy Tea Lights
Resting a tea light on a simple daisy head is a great way to combine floral accents with subtle table lighting. Of course entertaining superstar Sandra Lee is responsible for this idea!
Hanging Macrame Candle Holders
Macrame doesn’t always have to make us cringe with memories of old crafting books – sometimes it can be used to creatively give new life to recycled household items. Check out this how-to at Skip to my Lou.
Tuna Can Tea Light Display
This adorable country chic tea light display is made with, shh – don’t tell!, revamped tuna cans wrapped in pretty paper. Hungarian blogger Croissant and Lavender shared this lovely idea.
Mason Jar Lanterns
The mason jar candle lantern is a regularly re-imagined craft idea. {Home-ology} Modern Vintage took the idea to another level using paint and office supply store stickers.
Make Your Own Soy Candles
Making your own candles is a rewarding and satisfying experience. Not only do you get to create something beautiful, but you can also customize your candles to your specific preferences. If you’re new to candle making, it can be overwhelming … Read More...