Candle Gift Ideas

Candle gift ideas that are creative and easy to make, can be found here.

For some of these creations, you make the candle. For others, you can decorate a pre-made candle.

Candles are an attractive gift and can be used anywhere in the home.

Here are some different sorts of candle gift ideas to consider.

Tiny Walnut Candles

Make tiny candles with walnut, acorn, and other small shells.

Sand Candles

Use teacups or small bowls to make sand candle holders.

Fill with sand and set a tea light candle in the middle. Shop second hand stores for one of a kind containers.

Pipe-Part Candlesticks

For a rustic look, make these pipe-part candlesticks using old (or new) pipe parts.

Make Candles in a Crockpot

Looking for a quick, less messy way to make jar candles? Check out how to make candles in a crockpot.

Candle Gift Idea

Melt down your old candle stubs and make these clever candles that can be used for gifts!

Teacup Lights

Use orphan teacups and those bought at yard sales to make these teacup lights. Melt down old candles and pour over new wicking in teacups.

Container Candles

Use any pretty container or decorate one yourself to make these container candles using wax, food coloring and essential oils.

Seashell Candles

Make these interesting seashell candles using large seashells you have collected. Insert wick and pour in wax.

Rolled Beeswax Tapers

Buy sheets of beeswax and easily roll your own beeswax tapers.

Make Floating Candles

Easy tutorial for making floating candle shapes.

Leafy Candles

Choose a pillar candle and glue fern leaves around it for a leafy candle look.

Cinnamon Candle

A cinnamon candle is made by wrapping cinnamon sticks around a pillar candle for a rustic look.

Milk Carton Candle

A milk carton candle has a pretty and lacy result. Place a tapered candle in a milk carton, fill with crushed ice and pour in hot wax. It looks more elegant if you use the same color candle as wax.

Altered Candle

Make an altered candle for a beautiful gift.. it's easy to do.

Gift Votives in Less Than an Hour

Purchase an inexpensive votive with candle, and using Mod Podge add decorative paper, buttons and other decor to make gift votives in less than an hour.

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