The Canadian website weddingbells featured this idea in a roundup about spring wedding inspiration, but I think it would be an amazing idea for an ambitious Easter decoration that involves hanging baby’s breath in jars, roses suspended with ribbon, and … Read More...
Wine Glass and Tea Light Easter Centerpiece
Craftideas.info has a lovely tutorial that demonstrates how to use wine glasses and small artificial eggs to create an adorable Easter centerpiece. This project involves soldering wires to tea light inserts to create a suspended tea light holder that can … Read More...
DIY Ice Candles
A couple years ago, a cousin of mine got married in February in Minnesota, USA. The whole thing was gorgeous, particularly the reception. Some of her centerpieces involved candles floating in ice water, and they were so beautiful to look … Read More...
Daffodil Candles
Ahh, Martha Stewart. No one knows how to do spring better, in my opinion. I was looking for some seasonally appropriate ideas and found these lovely votive holders that help cast soft light across a table setting. They look like … Read More...
Woodgrain Candle Embellishment
Aren’t these darling? I just came across these to-die-for candles at The Divine Minimalist. Using woodgrain contact paper, an x-acto knife, and some store-bought candles. The bird silhouette and chevron background pattern in the photo above are just adorable. … Read More...
Turn an Orange into a Candle
These orange peel candles look, quite literally, good enough to eat! Check out Boulevard Pink’s tutorial on how to turn any citrus fruit or thick-skinned veggie (think pumpkins, acorn squash, etc.) into a tasty little candle. I am going to … Read More...
Fabulous Driftwood Candle Holder
This driftwood candle holder would be perfectly at home at any lake or beach house, rustic wedding, or classy home. The tutorial comes from the blog View the Horizon and is in Swedish, but the finished product is beautiful in … Read More...
Embellished Candle Tutorial
Carolyn’s Homework recently posted a tutorial on how to embellish candles using waxed paper, tissue paper, and a blow dryer. She also has a couple of other candle embellishment ideas in her tutorial post that are completely adorable. Go check … Read More...
Hanging Votive Jar DIY
Last week, I posted about some hanging candle lanterns I found at MarthaStewart.com, and you guys let me know how much you liked the idea in the comments. The Offbeat Bride, an alternative wedding blog, has a DIY on … Read More...
Wine Bottle Candle Holders
I’m always on the lookout for interesting candle ideas, and I get excited whenever I find ideas that are both simple and elegant. This photo of a dinner party, found on the blog Natural Beauty, features clear wine bottles … Read More...
Romantic Votive Holders
Take a cue from Julie Ann Art, who sifted through her craft supply stash last month and threw together some romantic candle holders “in like two minutes.” They cast nice soft light and would be easy to modify for … Read More...
Sea Shell Candles
DIY Lace Candle Holder
According to Wilma of By Wilma, she “loves candles and candle holders.” She’s also got taste, which comes through in this lace-covered candle holder project. All you need to make this is some Mod Podge, a cheap votive … Read More...
Origami Star Candleholder
Origami is an ancient Japanese art of paper folding that has been practiced for centuries, and its popularity has only increased over time. The beauty of origami is that it allows you to create intricate and beautiful designs using only … Read More...
Hanging Candle Lanterns DIY
Last weekend featured the first really spectacular weather days of the season here in Chicago, and the weather inspired me to brainstorm and research ideas for upcoming summer gatherings. This idea for hanging lanterns at an outdoor party comes from … Read More...
Decoupage a Candle
When I first saw these candles, I assumed they’d be really difficult to replicate. Guess what, though? They’re made with decoupage napkins and a heated spoon. The warmed wax adheres the napkin to the candle. Such a simple and elegant … Read More...
Floating Candle Centerpiece Idea
A friend of mine is tying the knot next summer, so I’ve been keeping my eye on a lot of wedding blogs lately. I’ll admit that every time I see a mason jar, a smile crosses my face. They’re inexpensive … Read More...
Make Your Own Scented Soy Candles
go make me recently posted a beautifully photographed tutorial on how to make scented soy candles. The beautiful photos included in the tutorial feature vintage teacups and dishes as candle vessels. This would be an amazing DIY project for a … Read More...
Pretty Parfait Candles
These rich looking parfait candles have three layers that each includes a creamy base, crust and fruit topping.
Both the textures and the color combos make these candles stand out. Besides, they’re only 9.95, look beautiful and apparently burn for … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Candlelit Walk in North Bay
Here’s a unique event to share with your loved ones on Valentine’s Day. There will be 200 candles lit along the trails for this snowshoe walk.
When: Tuesday, February 14th, at 7 pm
Where: NBMCA facility, 15 Janey … Read More...