I am a big fan of DIY candle holders and luminaries. They are brilliant for lightening dark days. There is something magical about candlelight. This is something that the Danish know all about with Hygge – apparently, they burn more candles than any other country in the world and I am all about the glow.
When the children were small we had a big hiatus of using real flame candles and started using LED battery operated tea light candles. Now they are older we are back to using real flames, but we also love battery ones for safety and when you are making your own tealight candle holder you do not know if the materials or combination of them are flammable so I always opt for the battery operated candles and tea lights.
We have rounded up some beautiful candle holders and tea light holders in the hope that they’re the inspiration you need to make your own candle holders and spice up your home decor. Just make sure you follow safe burning tips, such as trimming your wicks.
DIY Candle holders and tealight holders
But candle holders and luminaries are not just for winter, they can brighten up any day and are perfect for making dinners special.
Dandelion paper lanterns – There is something magical about dandelion clocks. Blowing them and making a wish. These paper lanterns are truly magical.
DIY Mid Century tea light Candle Holders – How beautiful are these Catherine Holm-inspired candle holders? Perfect for decorating a mid-century inspired home.
Recycled Wine Bottle Lights – What a great upcycle for wine bottles. This has so much potential.
Paper Snowflake Luminary – These delightful luminaries look just as good in daylight as in the dark. They are truly beautiful
DIY Heart Cutout Tea Light Holders – These are perfect for valentines day or for any hearts fan and they are a super simple DIY project and guess what you can use microwave-drying clay!
DIY Christmas Candle Holders – I love how simple and beautiful these candle holders are and also they are super simple to adapt to different colour schemes too.
Photo Jar Luminaries – These are my favorite Luminaries of all. They look amazing and are great for weddings, significant birthday or just for sharing images of your loved ones.
DIY Frosted Glass Jam Jar Luminaries – There is something ethereal about these simple frosted glass luminaries and they are deceptively simple to make. As the decoration is on the outside of the glass it is OK to use wax tealights for these.
Fine Motor Lantern Craft – This is a fun craft idea to make with kids that will work on their fine motor strength and skills. I love how flexible they are, make red ones for Chinese New year or even match them to your birthday party colours.
Tree Clay Luminaries – These are just so much fun, bit also so stylish. A perfect decoration to bring our year after year.
Colour Block Candle Holders – You will never guess what these are made of. I love how fast these are to make. They would look fantastic at a party or a wedding.
Fairy Jar Lanterns – Oh my, these are just so magical. Spread some fairy dust with these gorgeous and simple lanterns
Salt dough valentine candle holders – Salt dough is such a versatile craft material and these candle holders are really long lasting as long as they are varnished.
Fairy House Luminaries – How wonderful to have child friendly fairy houses that light up. I can see hours of fun being had by these.
DIY Winter Village Luminaries – How wonderful would it be to raid the recycling container and create a whole village that lights up at night?
Mondrian Inspired Jar Luminaries – learn more about renowned Dutch artist Mondrian with these simple and delightful luminaries.
Cornflour Dough Tea Light Holders – Another homemade dough that is perfect for making tea light holders.
Tin Can lanterns – Another fabulous up cycle. These are so versatile and look amazing.
Cardboard Tube Village – Make a beautiful and simple cardboard tube village full of colourful houses that can light up. A frugal kids craft.
Snowflake Jar Luminary – This is such a simple way to recycle old jam or mason jars and really versatile too. Look at how beautiful they are when made for valentine’s or Halloween.
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