The Full Moxie recently shared a tutorial on converting a common mason jar into a hanging votive holder. While this isn’t the newest DIY concept in the world, their tutorial is great. There is a photo for each step with … Read More...
Yankee Candles Launches Man Candles Line (and they’re not the first to have this idea)
While everyone from Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update to National Public Radio has been abuzz about Yankee Candle company’s new Man Candles
line, the only thing I can think of is how many handmade candle sellers already have lines and/or … Read More...
Vintage Ice Cream Dish to Candle Holder
The Cheekiest Monkey of All used a little spray paint on a vintage ice cream dish to make it into something new – a candle holder! Check out her ideas for making the dish into a vase or ring holder … Read More...
Find: Mid-century Nagel Candle Holder
NeatoVintage has a set of three vintage nagel candle holders that are completely fabulous. They are stackable or can work independently of each other. See it on Etsy.
Rope Candle Holder
One of my favorite crafty Tumblr blogs, 52 Weeks Project, shares how to make your own rustic rope candle holder. The author warns:
… Read More...“I will be the first to admit that this project is not for the faint of
Find: Beautiful Tree of Life Candle Holder
Scott Nelles Studios hand makes this beautiful bronze candle holder, inspired by the African Acacia tree. It can accommodate standard menorah candles, but this holder’s relatively season-neutral design would work well year round in any home. Check it out on … Read More...
Find: Ouija Board Candle
Etsy seller Burke & Hare Co. features Victorian-themed teacups, candles and home decor. They currently have an adorable Ouija board candle available in their shop. I think it will look super cute all lit up, particularly as a party accessory. … Read More...
Hanging Globe Lantern
Diane at In My Own Style recently shared her take on a project she originally spotted in Lowe’s free Creative Ideas Magazine. They’re so pastoral and perfect for this time of year! Check out Diane’s blog and Lowe’s Creative Ideas … Read More...
Unique Neon Candles
The Proper Pinwheel shares a completely unique idea for making neon textured candles. Spray paint, textured/grippy drawer liners, hot glue and scissors are used to create these candles. Grab the DIY at The Proper Pinwheel.
Wrapped and Painted Candle Holders
The Forge shares this nice idea for recycling old jars into candle holders. All you need is twine and some paint to get this look. Visit The Forge for full instructions.
Glitter Candle Holder
House of Earnest has a great and simple DIY for making a blinged out candle holder. All you need is spray adhesive, holder and glitter. Super simple! Check out the tutorial.
Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Idea
Design blog Ellinee has a very cute candle and matchbox gift set idea for Mother’s Day. Visit the tutorial on making these to download the templates for the pillar candle and matchbox set. So cute and so easy – totally … Read More...
How to Make Soy Candles
If you have ever wanted to learn how to make soy candles, The Pretty Pauper’s recent tutorial is a great resource to get started. Even as a beginner, the blogger was able to create candles that look amazing and smell … Read More...
Crisco Emergency Candle
Lifehacker shares how to make the simplest DIY candle you can think of, which is also perfect in emergency situations. Simply put a piece of string in a tub of crisco shortening
, and it will burn for up to … Read More...
Crocheted Jar Cover Creates Cute Candle Holder
If you’re looking for a fun and creative way to add some personality to your home decor, consider making a crocheted jar cover. A Dash Sunlight, a Dutch blog, recently shared this idea on their website and it’s a simple … Read More...
Gorgeous Vintage Candle Holder
ModernArtObsessed on Etsy has one of the most beautiful candle holders I’ve ever seen for sale. A vintage piece, this Dorothy Thorpe “pretzel” candle holder is made of lucite and chrome. The lucite tubes that form the base are an … Read More...
Etsy Find: Chevron Tea Lights
BertiesUmbrella on Etsy has these watermelon-scented soy tea lights featuring a chevron detail on the sides. Trendy, sweet-smelling and adorable! I share a lot of candle holder ideas on this blog and have been on the lookout for cute candles … Read More...
New Candle Making Features!
Hi all, this is Heidi, your Craft Gossip Candle Making Editor! Starting this week, I’m going to begin sharing vintage candle holder finds and handmade candle finds I’ve come across on Etsy, Big Cartel, and other independent candle … Read More...
A Hand Crafted Amish Courting Candle Stick Holder
Etsy seller solycali currently has these gorgeous handmade candle holders for sale in their shop. These are made with a combination of “warm colored grain wood and iron” and are known as Amish courting candles. They’re also a vintage item. … Read More...
Painting with Candles!
Did you know you can create paintings with candles? According to Create with Mom, the blog featuring how to do this technique, paraffin pillar candles work best. You draw a design on some plain paper and then paint over … Read More...