DIY and Crafts — candle

Add that Christmas glow to your dining table or mantel with my DIY Christmas candles! This is such a fun one—definitely pairs well with wine and friends for a holiday crafting night! I used colorful wax sheets and teeny clay cutters to make the cutesy little shapes. Then they just stick right on to your taper candles of choice. The result is so cute you won’t want to burn them (but you should!). Head over here to check out the full DIY video! You could also use small scissors to create your own custom shapes if you’ve got a steady hand. Come...

These DIY candle holders have everything – a whimsical shape, a happy color combo, and a healthy touch of sparkle. Find out how you can make your own peppermint candy candle holders below! If you like to work with clay, this’ll be a fun project. I used oven-bake clay to shape some candy-striped ribbon, then molded it into a bow shape and added a candle holder for taper candles. Head here if you want to see the full DIY video. Supplies: Oven-bake clay in white, pink, and red Clay tools Gold candle cups Iridescent glitter paint Paintbrush Instructions: Step 1: Start...

As much as I love ALL of the colors, today I’m using classic Valentine’s Day pink and red to craft up some candles and candle holders inspired by the bow trend. First, I’ll show you how I made the DIY bow candles. I used pink and red wax craft sticks to form little bows, then stuck them onto coordinating taper candles. You can check out the DIY video for the taper candles here, and the one for the bow candle holders right here!   Once you’ve got your candles ready, why not take it a step further and craft some...