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Pipe Cleaner Cake Sun Catcher

Make a cake sun catcher using pipe cleaners and tissue paper. It’s so pretty and fun for a birthday celebration.

Snowy Pinecone Candle Jars

Make pretty winter luminaries that appear to be covered with freshly fallen snow! Oh so gorgeous and perfect for the […]

Fall Leaf Luminarias

Illuminate your walkway with these fall leaf luminarias. They’re easy to make and look so pretty. 

Egg carton kinara for Kwanzaa

Egg Carton Kinara

Egg Carton Kinara During the season of Kwanzaa, make this fun kinara from egg cartons. The colors of the candles […]

Hanukkah Magnets

Hanukkah Magnets

This cute and glitter project is perfect for Hanukkah. Gather the kids around the table with some glitter craft foam […]

Halloween Wine Glass Candle Holders

These Halloween wine glass candle holders are so much fun! Follow the directions to make the jack-o-lantern, mummy, Frankenstein, and […]

Leaf Lantern

Leaf Lantern

Collect beautiful leaves, then turn them into a cool Leaf Lantern. It’s easy, inexpensive, and so much fun!

Creepy Hand Luminaries for Halloween

Creepy Hand Luminaries for Halloween

These creepy hands are a great project for kids and perfect for a Halloween party. They’re so easy to make […]

Clay Tea Light Holders

These pretty tea light holders are made with clay. It’s easy to do and the finished holders make a lovely gift […]

Spooky Glowing Eyeball Candles

Spooky Glowing Eyeball Candles

It’s that time of the year, the perfect time to be a little spooky and creepy in your crafting! Make […]

Cookie Cutter Candles

Cookie Cutter Candles

Create adorable candles in the shape of your favorite cookie cutters. No special equipment or experience needed!

Daisy Birthday Truffles

Turn a chocolate truffle into a sweet birthday treat! These tasty bites are inspired by daisies.

Patriotic Candle Holders

Make patriotic occasions even more festive with these lovely votive candle holders. They look beautiful lit or unlit, indoors or […]

Pineapple Candle

Create a beautiful candle that looks (and smells!) like a pineapple. What a great gift to give to someone special!

Mosquito Repellant Candles

These mosquito repellant candles are not just a pretty decoration. With ingredients like lemon, lime, water, and essential oils, they […]

Lavender Candles

Use dried lavender stems to make these pretty lavender candles in mason jars. They make a wonderful gift for Mom, […]

Felt Turkey Votive

These cute felt turkey votive holders are so festive and brighten up the Thanksgiving table. You can put one of […]

How to Draw an Advent Wreath

Learn how to draw an Advent wreath in just a few easy steps. This makes a wonderful draw-along project for […]

Acorn Dish Toppers

Acorn Dish Toppers

Turn cardboard into the cutest acorn dish toppers! These make wonderful decorations (or gifts) for fall.

Leafy Luminaries

Leafy Luminaries

Head out on a nature hike and collect some leaves. Then create these pretty jars that light up the night […]

Dinosaur Egg Candle Holder

Follow the steps to make a fun ‘dinosaur egg’ candle holder. Air-dry clay makes it very easy. 

Birthday Cake Marshmallow Pops

Serve these adorable marshmallow pops at your next birthday celebration! They transport really well and are very easy to make […]

A Candle for Mom

A Candle for Mom

Make a beautiful gift for Mom’s birthday, Christmas, Mother’s Day or other just because! This candle is easy to make and […]

Birthday Candle Cookies

Birthday Candle Cookies

Make adorable candle cookies for your next birthday celebration.  So cute and so festive!

Spring Stenciled Votives

Stenciled Votives

Use self-adhesive letters, spray paint and sealant to make these pretty stenciled votives. Spell out a name, sentiment, season, or […]

Nautical Candle Holder

Give an ordinary candle a nautical vibe with this quick project. It couldn’t be easier!

Lenten Vigil Candle Holder

Lenten Vigil Candle Holder

This simple craft is a great way to get your family ready for Lent. Children will have fun creating this […]

Marshmallow Birthday Candle Kabobs

Marshmallow Birthday Candle Kabobs

Decorate marshmallows with colorful sugars and arrange them on a stick to look like a birthday candle. Everyone will love […]

Christmas Lantern Craft

Create gorgeous Christmas lanterns in no time at all. Use them outdoors to light up your yard or front porch […]

Paper Advent Wreath

Paper Advent Wreath

Create a simple paper Advent wreath with your child. Then each Sunday, “light” another candle on the wreath as you […]

Fall Table Centerpiece

This simple fall centerpiece is a wonderful way to decorate for the season. Children of all ages will enjoy selecting […]

Mummified Glass Jar Candle Holders

Mummified Glass Jar Candle Holders

Turn glass jars into mummified candle holders to provide mood lighting for your Halloween visitors. This is a fun and […]

Twinkie Narwhal

Twinkie Narwhal

Turn a Twinkie into one of the most interesting ocean creatures, the narwhal. Easy, fun and tasty!

Wax Tart Melts

Learn how to make scented wax tart melts to use in a warmer. Be creative with the scents, colors, and […]

Doily Tea Light Holder

Turn doilies into beautiful tea light holders. This craft takes just minutes and is easy enough for anyone to do.

Kwanzaa Place Cards

Decorate the Kwanzaa table with homemade place cards. It’s easy to turn clothespins into colorful candles!

Birthday Candle Cookies

Birthday Candle Cookies

Decorate large birthday candle shaped sugar cookies with frosting and shimmering Sixlets candies. Delicious and so clever!

Burlap Wrapped Candle

Decorating candles is easy, fun, and affordable. Follow the instructions to make your own decorated candle to keep or give […]

Gingerbread Village Candle Holders

Create a stunning gingerbread village to decorate your mantle this Christmas. These edible pieces of art hold candles that enhance […]

Tissue Paper Advent Wreath

Mark the four Sundays of Advent as you prepare for Christmas with this tissue paper wreath. It’s a fun project […]

Lemon Live Votive Candles

Create beautiful votive candles using hollowed-out lemons and limes. What a great way to repurpose kitchen scraps!

New Candles from Candle Scraps

When candles have gotten too small to be of much use, combine them to make all new candles. Add colors […]

Egg Candles

Make cute candles for your spring table by using eggshells as the foundation. They are easy to do and take […]

Beaded 3-D Candle

Teens with beading experience will enjoy putting their skills to use making these unique beaded 3-D candles. They look gorgeous as […]

Wire-Wrapped Angel Candle Holder

This golden wire-wrapped angel candle holder is something special. It’s perfect for the Christmas season or to enjoy year-round.

Photo Luminaries

These gorgeous Photo Luminaries are so easy and make a great gift. Change out the photos for different seasons or holidays.

Colorful Doily Candles

Turn plain candles into a colorful and unique decoration with doilies. It couldn’t be easier!

Concrete Block Candle Centerpiece

Turn a plain concrete brick into a beautiful and colorful display to hold candles. This project is inexpensive and very […]

Flowers of Spring Scented Candle

Bring the fresh aroma of spring flowers inside with a fragrant homemade candle. It’s easy, all-natural, and makes a wonderful gift.

Decorative Candles

Decorated Valentine’s Day Candles

It’s so easy to transform dollar store candles into works of art! All you need are inexpensive candles, chalky paint, glitter […]

Painted Candles

Painted Candles

Transform ordinary candles into something special! These painted candles make a beautiful centerpiece or a thoughtful gift.

Quilled Poinsettia Card

Quilled Poinsettia Card

Make a beautiful card featuring candles and a poinsettia. This stunning design is very inexpensive and surprisingly easy to create.

Mason Jar Santa Candle

Mason Jar Santa Candle

Create an all-natural, homemade mason jar Santa Candle. It’s easy to do and makes a wonderful Christmas gift for just about anyone.

Child-Sized Advent Wreath

Child-Sized Advent Wreath

Create a child-sized, working Advent wreath. This craft, which features pink and purple birthday candles, is a wonderful way to […]

Leaf-Printed Vase Wrap

Leaf-Printed Vase Wrap

Wrap an inexpensive vase with printed parchment paper for a cute fall decoration. It couldn’t be easier!

Decorative Halloween Jars

Decorative Halloween Jars

Don’t recycle those empty jars just yet! It’s fun and easy to turn them into decorative Halloween crafts.

Long Lasting Sand Castles

Long Lasting Sand Castles

The worst thing about sandcastles is that they don’t last very long. Here’s a long-lasting version you can do at […]

Patriotic Paper Lantern

Patriotic Paper Lantern

Make patriotic paper lanterns in just minutes. This craft looks great, is inexpensive and couldn’t be any easier!

Easy July 4th Centerpiece

Easy July 4th Centerpiece

Show your American spirit with this festive July 4th centerpiece. It takes practically no time at all and is a […]

Aluminum Can Butterfly Candle

Aluminum Can Butterfly Candle

Use aluminum cans to give a plain, inexpensive candle some personality. This craft is perfect for teens.

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