DIY and Crafts — candle

If you’re an avid gardener, or even just an amateur, then this craft will be right in your wheelhouse. I raided my flower garden for some fresh blooms, then used the petals to craft this DIY flower petal tea cup candle. I can’t believe how simple the steps yet how stunning the results! If you don’t have access to fresh flowers, dried would look beautiful as well. You could even pick some wildflowers on a nature hike if you don’t have a garden of your own. Head here if you want to see the full DIY video! Supplies: Fresh or dried flower petals...

Bring a touch of cheery spring to your tabletop with these DIY daisy candle holders. This is such a quick-and-easy tutorial if you want to get started using polymer clay! Any brand of clay will do, so pick your favorite spring colors and get started. Once your craft is completed, you’ll have an on-trend holder for all of your taper candles, classic or battery-op. Click over here to see the full DIY video. Supplies: Polymer clay in a few spring-y colors Metal candle cups Instructions: Step 1: Starting with one color, shape your polymer clay into five one-inch balls. Step 2: Form...

It’s nearing spooky season, which means it’s time for some on-theme bendy candle DIY’s! I wanted to share two of my recent favorite spooky candlesticks: ghosts and snakes. If this is your first time bending taper candles, maybe stick with the simpler ghost candlesticks. But if you’re ready for something more advanced, these colorful, swirly-whirly snakes will give you a little extra challenge. See a video of how I made them right here! DIY Ghost Candlesticks Supplies: White paraffin wax taper candles Black paint pen Instructions: Leave your candles out in the hot sun, or place them in a warm water bath...

Today I’m here to bring the sparkle to your Halloween decor! I’ve got three ideas for you to create the disco Halloween candle holder of your dreams. You can transform simple silver candlesticks into your own custom Halloween design. Choose your favorite look and get started on this super simple DIY! Just unscrew the top of the candlestick and thread your disco shapes through the rod. Replace the top and you’re done! Feel free to add alcohol inks if you want to color your disco shapes. Or draw a ghost face on your disco balls with a permanent marker. Check...

Do you have any broken or old taper candles sitting in a junk drawer? This skull candle craft is for you! I chose a pastel color combo for mine, but you can also go with plain white for a creepier Halloween look. Simply melt down your candles, add wax colorants (if desired), and pour into the skull-shaped silicone mold. Stick on your little skulls in your desired pattern, and they’re done! Check out the full video tutorial. Supplies: White or colored taper candles (broken ones are fine) New white taper candles (for sticking the skulls to) Wax colorants Glass measuring cup Skull...