Shell Candles
Shell candles are just one of 25 candle crafts in a photo gallery from the crating queen Martha Stewart.
Photo Credit: Martha Stewart Living
DIY Projects
Stylish Candle Crafts
by Laura Fenton
Everyone loves candles, but they can often be pretty darn pricey. (I'm thinking of a beautiful, but expensive votive I saw in Anthropologie just the other day.) That's why I love reading about candle crafts that you can make yourself. The basic ingredients to make a candle, wax and tapers, are affordable, as are plain white votives, pillars and tapers. Because the materials are cheap, you can experiment with different ideas without breaking the bank.
View the slideshow above for fun ideas for do-it-yourself candle projects that are perfect for the end of summer or early days of fall.
For more fun fall crafts, check out Yarn Letter For Fall and Small Ideas, Big Changes: Wrapped Up In Fall Wreaths.
Photo Credit: Country Living
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Lace-trimmed
Lace-trimmed glass votives from Good Housekeeping are a great way to dress up dollar-store luminaries.
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Vintage Candles
A clever way to re-use metal tea containers: As candle tins! Look for vintage tins in junk shops or save new ones after you finish the tea leaves within.
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Hanging Jar Candles
Hanging jar lanterns from our favorite D.I.Y. blogger, Monica Ewing of Craftynest. Monica's got great step-by-step instructions for this project.
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Beeswax Candles
We love these natural, beeswax candles in simple, ceramic cups from the ever-green Danny Seo. Like Monica, Danny walks you through the steps to make his candles.
Photo Credit: Daily Danny
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Burlap and Lace
Burlap and lace is always a lovely combination to use when decorating. The two materials give these candles a natural organic feel.
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Twine and Embellishment
Wrap twine around and add whatever embellishment you want. Here these candles have used starfish to give it a beach or sea theme.
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Dark but Divine
These skeleton and crow candles are not just for Halloween.
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Dark but Divine
These designs are perfect for those of you with a darker sense of beauty. They're perfect for those who are not impressed by flowers and lace.
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Wine Cork Candle Holder
Fill the candle holder with old wine corks for a fun addition to any dining room or kitchen.
Photo Credit: Etsy/AfterWine
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Red White and Blue Mason Jars
These decorated mason jars can be a easy craft for you and your kids. Pick a color scheme like these red white and blue jars to the left. The decor can be changed based on the nearing holiday, or your rooms current color scheme.
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Text Mason Jars
Use your favorite poems, or perhaps a passage from your favorite book to give these holders a personal touch.
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All in a Row
Line up your candles in a wooden box like this one and decorate with whatever materials you'd like. Get Creative!
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State Pride
This craft may be our favorite here at Homesessive. Hang a candle holder from a wooden cutout of your state (the candle to the left is hanging from a Idaho cutout), and show off a bit of hometown pride.
Photo Credit: Etsy /ThePineNuts
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Live Life Like it's Golden
Its amazing what a simple addition of metallic paint can do to any craft. Gold, Silver and Copper paints immediately add a touch of style and elegance to any craft. We'd love to see what this one looks like in Copper!
Photo Credit: Etsy/BeadedFrog
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Laser-Cut Parchment Paper
We're in love. The delicate design on these lanterns is sure to cozy up your home.
Photo Credit: Etsy/Hannah Nunn
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Organic
This advent wreath is a great idea. Lately, it has been more common for people to swap out traditional uses of flowers for more varied types of greenery.
Photo Credit: Studio Dreyer Hensley/ Sweet Paul
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Laser-Cut Parchment Paper
Since these are made of paper they require the use of bulbs or false candles.
Photo Credit: Etsy/Hannah Nunn
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Apple Floating Votives
Whether placed in a tin on your doorstep, or in a bowl as a centerpiece, these apple candles are a perfect fall decor item.
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Bird cage Holder
What a great idea for a candle holder.. Buy a bird cage like this one, or search around for unique vintage ones at your local antique shop.
Photo Credit: Save on Crafts
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Glass Containers
Sometimes less is more. Use glass containers to house your candles. The one containing the candle docent need to have anything extra. Add flowers or stones to a second bowl for a lovely centerpiece.
Photo Credit: West Elm
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