Using a monogram embosser, it’s simple to create an easy monogrammed votive holder or vase with vellum. See how Tikkido did this.
Thrifty Candlestick Transformation
The DIY Club is a favorite blog of mine, full of super practical craft ideas for the lady not afraid to wield a power sander. This idea for taking some wood candlestick holders transformed into something cute immediately caught my … Read More...
Sprinkle votives!
This barely counts as a craft, but it’s adorable and so simple. It’s as easy as it looks: clear votive holder, a votive candle, and some sprinkles! Tikkido shares this sweet idea over at their blog
Concrete Party Candle Holder
The adorable blog funkytime has this oh-so-trendy tutorial for making party candle (and sparkler) holders out of concrete and adding a zing of personality with some neon. This photo is dope, but so is there whole tutorial. Check it out!
Citronella Mosquito Candle DIY
Garden Therapy has a cute idea for making insect-repellent citronella candles and shares a step-by-step tutorial. Try it for yourself.
With the arrival of the Japanese Encephalitis Mosquito, it has become important to make sure those pesky mosquitos are not … Read More...
Simple and sweet: Painted glass candle holder
By Wilma shares an idea for creating texture on a simple glass candle holder with nothing more than some acrylic paint and a little imagination. See how she does it.
Personalized Candle
Need a gift for someone who has everything? Try personalizing a candle for them with their name or favorite things. Adore by Chloe shows you how.
Baby Food Votive Luminaries
DIY Mosquito Insect Repellent Candle, Perfect for Summer
Don’t you just want to crawl into this photo? I would wrap myself up in a good book and enjoy my latest handmade candle keeping the bugs away. This lovely idea comes from Design Sponge and is perfect for summer. … Read More...
Repair an Ugly Candle
Do you have an ugly candle at your house in need of a makeover? One that involves more than just some hot glue or Mod Podge. The Full Moxie shares how to recoup your candles.
Find: Tiny Recycled Light Bulb Lantern
These sweet lamps are made from dead mini G16.5 incandescent bulbs. They are so adorable and a great use of otherwise-unneeded materials. Check ’em out.
Starlight Luminary
iLoveToCreate has a tutorial for making a sweet star-themed luminary using a paper sack, jar, and some cheesecloth. Learn how they did it.
Fourth of July Candle Holder
Sweet Something Designs shares how to transform a plain old pickle jar into an adorable luminary featuring the American Flag. As the author herself said of this project, “This is one of those projects that a little bit goes a … Read More...
Rustic Burlap Candle Holders
Add some rustic flair to your home decor with this easy DIY: burlap-covered candle holders made with jars.
Patriotic Mason Jar Luminaries
iLoveToCreate shares how to create charming patriotic luminaries, perfect for a Fourth of July family barbecue. Supplies required include jars, decoupage adhesive, paint, tacky glue and ribbon. You can make these easily with jars from your recycling bin, which I … Read More...
Easy Summer Centerpiece Centered Around Votives
Creative Jewish Mom shares this inspiration and a couple tips on creating your own summer centerpiece in just a few short minutes. Check out her work.
Twig-Wrapped Candle Holder
Silver White Winters recently posted a tutorial for making nature-inspired candle holders. Using twigs, hot glue and twine, this easy-to-make holder would fit in great at any rustic wedding, particularly in the fall. Get the how-to.
DIY Lace Cement Votive
Say Yes to Hoboken recently featured how to make cement votive holders with a lace motif. This project requires mostly simple supplies: Paper cups, lace motif tape, disposable containers, popsicle sticks, and cement mix. See how for yourself.
Find: Set of 12 Glacial Stone Candle Holders
The other day I shared some soy massage candles I found on Etsy. I must be in need of a spa day because anything that I associate with relaxation seems to be catching my eye this week. Brooks Barrow … Read More...
Find: Mercury Glass Candle Shade
Crossfire Creations on Etsy sells candle shades designed to look like mercury glass. Each one of these is handmade and features a scalloped top edge for a vintage effect. See them online.