Tutorial - Make a Recycled Can Candle Holder

Use with a large candle or votive

Tutorial at Purple Hues and Me Blog

"I love recycling items to create craft projects!  Right now, I'm expanding my soda/beer can recycling undertakings. I recently attended a community cookout and managed to collect lots and lots of empty beer and soda cans. It's a great way to repurpose discarded or unwanted items into creating some of my crafting ideas.  I had fun making this and this using soda cans.  Recently, I've had a couple of projects swirling around in my thoughts - one of which is a candleholder.  Yes, an adorable candle holder that looks chic and modern but so easy to make! And you can use it indoors or out!  Here's how to make one".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Special Candle for Mom

How to transfer and image to a candle easily

Tutorial at A Crafty Mix Blog

"My mom is a very special lady. She’s got a wicked sense of humor and will take on anyone who doesn’t play fair. Oh the stories I could tell you about my mom. When I was much younger I used to get so embarrassed by her antics. I remember one time my boyfriend took me to a very classy restaurant for dinner. We sat in a quite corner right at the back enjoying a glass wine and, if I recall correctly, crayfish or some other exotic dish. In those days we didn’t have a lot of money (okay we still don’t) so it was a real treat and we were savoring every minute, until I spotted my mom. She had this HUGE red bow on her head. And by HUGE I mean GINORMOUS. It was probably a meter wide and everyone was staring at this woman who was heading straight for our table".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Peppermint Mocha Candle

An inexpensive gift idea that can be made in bulk

Tutorial at Aran Sweaters Direct Blog

"As the holidays begin to roll around, it's time to start thinking of gift giving! I've come to realize that candles are the universal gift to give. Whether a life long friend, or a new acquaintance., everyone loves and appreciates a wonderful scented candle. This candle recipe is not only festive for the holidays with it's peppermint and chocolate aromas, but it is a healthy recipe as well".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Gilded Boxwood Wreath and Candle

Use washi tape to add gilded stripes to a candle

Tutorial at Mabey She Made It Blog

"Gilding is such a fun thing to try–its pretty magical because you simply paint a surface, and all the sudden its shiny and gold, and it looks amazing. And my gilded boxwood wreath and candle are no exception.  Its easy enough that I almost feel silly sharing this gilded boxwood project, except that I’m part of an awesome hop where everyone chose something to gild, and I am loving all the projects. And I might be biased, but I really love my gilded boxwood".... Read more

Tutorial - Five Ways to Decorate Jars for Candles

Video tutorial to make candle jars using simple decorations

Tutorial at Makoccino Blog

"Man loves company - even if it is only that of a small burning candle. Even better if you can make cute candles using empty jars that you can find in your home, right? I will show you five ways how you can transform an empty jar into pretty candle jars. They all look very cozy and are perfect for decorating your room!  As always they are easy to make and you only need a few things".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Valentine's Day Candle Jar

Recycled decoration, for Valentine's Day and Beyond

Tutorial at Curly Made Blog

"Today's project is once again a recycled decoration item, this time for Valentine's day.  Start by putting the tape on the jar, in the place you want the hearts to be".... Read more