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11 DIY Candles That Will Light Up Your Home

DIY Candle Ideas

11 DIY Candles That Will Light Up Your Home

DIY Candle Ideas

The weather won't be getting warmer anytime soon, so why not cozy up to a gorgeous candle you created yourself? We have endless ideas for making unique options that will light up your home and fill it with soothing scents. Check out all of our affordable DIY candles and make one — or 10 — for yourself!

Source: Oh Happy Day, A Beautiful Mess, Sarah Lipoff, and Beth Cakes

1 Textured Candles

Textured Candles
Image Source: Oh Happy Day

This textured candle DIY makes candles that are great for small holders and dinner tables.

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2 Glitter Candles

Glitter Candles

These glitter candles would make such sweet and sparkly gifts.

Source: Sarah Lipoff
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3 Pumpkin Pie à la Mode Candle

Pumpkin Pie à la Mode Candle
Image Source: Patricia Pan

Creating this pumpkin pie à la mode candle DIY takes no time at all.

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4 Coffee Grounds Candle

Coffee Grounds Candle

Use old coffee grounds and the ends of old candles to create this awesome coffee candle.

Source: Sarah Lipoff
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5 Superlong Taper Candles

Superlong Taper Candles
Image Source: Oh Happy Day

Everyone will be totally envious of your superlong taper candles when you show them off at a birthday party.

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6 Cookie Cutter Candles

Cookie Cutter Candles

These minicandles will add cheer to any home.

Source: Sarah Lipoff

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7 Bottle Cap Candles

Bottle Cap Candles

Don't toss your bottle caps! Turn them into mini candles. 

Source: Sarah Lipoff
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8 Beeswax Candles

Beeswax Candles
Image Source: A Beautiful Mess

Creating these homemade beeswax candles yourself leaves a fresh scent in your space.

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9 Orange Candles

Orange Candles

Upcycle orange rinds into these cool candles.

Source: Sarah Lipoff

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10 Funfetti Candle

Funfetti Candle
Image Source: Beth Cakes

This DIY funfetti candle is like having a party in your house every day.

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11 French Yogurt Jar Candles

French Yogurt Jar Candles

Simple and elegant, this French yogurt jar candle DIY will add streamlined sophistication to any room.

Source: White Loft Studio via Style Me Pretty

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