The colder months are fast approaching, and one of my secrets in my decorating arsenal is candles. I love candles that are displayed creatively and with intention…the more the better. Nothing warms up a room, adds sparkle and a festive air, or puts a focus of attention on the main view in the room like candles. But here’s my pet peeve about people who use them in their home – actually use them! If they just sit on the end table gathering dust, then guess what? Dusty paperweight adding clutter to your room. How to avoid that syndrome? Make these DIY candles, and then make sure they become a nightly ceremony in your home. Candle making is cheap, don’t wait for company or a special occasion. Make every night a little more special! I know I sound like a copywriter spouting slogans, but I feel pretty strongly about this. (Of course, I need to work on this as well. Decorating convictions. Who knew?) As always, whenever working with candles, do not let the flame come into contact with flammable materials or children. Disclaimer done. :)
DIY Candles – Candle Making Projects
How to Make Candles
Let’s start off with an easy DIY candle that looks like it would take forever… Candle making doesn’t have to be all from scratch! In fact, she used an existing concrete planter to create the holder for this luxury high end look candle. Step by step directions and photos at ‘A Kailo Chic Life‘.
‘Love and Renovations‘ takes the concrete candle making one step farther, and shows you how to make the holders too! Concrete is really easy for crafters to work with, and you get this awesome modern look.
DIY candle gifts for everyone on your list with this pretty copper mug candle from ‘The Sorry Girls‘. They show you how to customize your candle as well!
From ‘Oleander and Palm‘ these birch DIY candles are a natural look that can be used year round, but I can see them looking especially amazing around the holidays. Don’t forget gift giving time is right around the corner too, and these creative projects you make yourself are a truly heartfelt gift that will not get put in a back closet!
How to Make Scented Candles
‘The Homespun Hydrangea‘ uses fresh herbs like lavender to make a scented candle that is pretty too! She uses soy wax in her recipe, if you are concerned about how clean your candle burns.
I can just smell the heavenly peony scent of this DIY candle! Jump on over to ‘A Pumpkin and a Princess‘ and find out how to make this sweet little candle, pretty enough for gift giving.
Use essentials oils in your candle making when you create these scented candles from ‘Boxwood Avenue‘. Remember, there are lots of choices other than lavender!
Crystal at ‘A Pumpkin and a Princess‘ has a tutorial for you on these (what I can imagine smell AMAZING!) DIY lavender mason jar candles. We’ve used some of Crystal’s projects before, she is really creative!
How to Make Soy Candles
Make fall scented soy candles with ‘The DIY Mommy‘! Simply the idea of these candles make me think of a cozy evening snuggled up with a good book and a hot cocoa.
You have to love how charming these pretty soy DIY candles are! Scented with pine for the holidays, they are perfect to burn in every room all winter long! From ‘Sugar & Charm‘!
Candle Making Supplies
We love ‘Michaels‘ for all our candle making supplies. If you are looking to make soy candles, try their Country Lane Soy Candle Making Kit. It comes with everything you need, even a pouring pot!
We hope you are as excited about making DIY candles as we are! We think you will also love our post on Fall Pumpkins : Decorating with Pumpkins and Gourds. Also, try our post on DIY Bath Bombs and Hygge Home:DIY Projects for a Cozy Fall & Winter at our sister site, OhMeOhMy, or Outdoor Fall Decor Ideas over at TGG!
I absolutely love the simplicity and beauty of the leave candles, wow! Definitely going to be making those soon – thanks!
I love the sweet shades made with the wine glasses and a votive cup, but I couldn’t find the instructions. Please send
Thank you
Hi Rhonda! That was from Good Housekeeping, the link is there in the post, but here it is again! Good luck! http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/crafts/candle-lampshade-craft
hello, I want to make those Candle Lampshade Craft but not sure what kind of paper do you need. Could you explain it to me?
Hi Anna!That project was done by Good Housekeeping, and they used scrapbooking paper! There is a link with the project that leads to their instructions…
Thanks
Hi what type of glass would I need that wouldn’t shatter or smash with a tealight inside ? Also what’s the best glue to use that isn’t flammable ? I’m thinking of making some blingy candle holders thankyou
Tealights don’t get so hot they would shatter glass, I have used them in juice glasses even! As far as glue, while we always suggest reading the table of the actual glue you are using, since you are glueing onto the outdid of the candle holder you should be just fine.
I don’t see the directions for the masion her leaf candels
We have updated the link in the post, it should now lead to the directions… Thx for letting us know!
Where did you find the lace for the DIY Victorian Lace Candles? I have been searching for lace like that with that pattern everywhere, and I haven’t found it yet.
Hi Katie! It wasn’t our project, so we can’t help you there! Have you looked online? If you google or look on Etsy for “victorian lace”, you just might find it!
I made one and it smells so good in my apartment now. Thanks a lot :)
Thank you for sharing Christina’s DIY Fall Scented Soy Candles!
They are so awesome!
Really beautiful and gorgeous candles. Different kinds of candles.