This is a step-by-step tutorial for winter candle decor. Winter is coming! And this is a great season to go all out with exterior and interior decor. During the cold winter months we love to make our homes feel more welcoming, warm and joyous. Dining table centerpieces and candles are a great way to start! With this DIY winter candle holders tutorial, you can craft different sized pieces and customized winter decorations (snowmen, winter animals, etc). These candle holder ideas are sure to bring that welcoming, warm joyous feel to your home! Here is how to decorate glass candle holders to create cute winter scenes.
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Enchanting Winter Candle Holders Centerpiece Tutorial
Looking for an elegant candle decor idea? You will love this fun project for DIY Winter Candle Holders with Glass Charm. They make great Christmas decorations.
Candle holders make excellent centerpieces because they combine functionality with aesthetic appeal. They add height, texture, and style to a table, turning a simple candle into a striking decorative piece. These DIY candle holders can be tailored to fit any theme—rustic, modern, elegant, or seasonal. Furthermore, candle holders can amplify or diffuse the candlelight, creating a warm, inviting glow that enhances the atmosphere.
Craft Supplies For DIY Candle Holders:
- Glue gun
- Cardboard
- Sharpie/pen
- Felt
- 2 glass hurricane candle holders
- Figurines
- Faux trees with snow
- Snow cover (fabric)
- 2 candles (will work for pillar candles, encased tea lights, or votive candles)
So, in the craft materials list, I call for “hurricane candle holders”. This really just means a tall glass cylinder that helps to protect the flame of the candle. In this design, I flip the clear glass hurricane vase candle holders over to create a candle pedestal and I use the cylinder to house a cute Dickens Christmas type of scene. These DIY glass candle holders are the perfect winter candle holders for the holiday season. You could use plain glass jars equally well. Mason jars would have the brand on the side and probably be too distracting from the winter scene inside. You could even use large wine glasses and flip them upside down for a raised candle holder effect.
Types Of Candles
Pillar Candles: Come in a range of heights and diameters, making them versatile for different decor styles. Height typically range from 3 to 12 inches. Diameter commonly ranges from 2 to 6 inches.
Votive Candles: Taller and cylindrical, typically about 2-3 inches in height.
Tea Lights: Small and flat, usually encased in a thin metal or plastic cup, about 1 inch tall.
How To Make Glass-Encased Winter Decor Candle Holders :
Follow these simple steps for “Upside-Down Elegance: DIY Winter Candle Holders with Glass Charm”.
- To begin your glass candle holder decorations, flip the glass candle holder hurricane over and onto the cardboard. The opening where you would normally place the candle into should be on top of the cardboard.
- Trace around the opening of the candle holder onto the cardboard. Make two of these for both candle holders.
3.Cut out circles you just traced.
4. Use that shape to trace and cut out a piece of felt.
5. Once you have done that glue the felt to one of the sides. This felt is going to be for the bottom of the winter candle decor.
6. Now get your snow cover and using the cardboard shape trace and cut out two pieces. This fabric can be thin so we will need more than one piece.
7. Glue one of these pieces down. Make sure the edges of the cardboard are covered. Do not worry if your shapes are not exact. If you have excess you can cut it off or leave it on.
8. Now glue your next layer of snow cover. I glued mine in 4 spots equal distance from each other. I did this so I could create lumps and texture on the ground of the winter scene.
9. Next, place the figurines and trees. You do not have to glue these down.
10. Once your scene is ready, place the candle holder, topside down, over the scene.
11. Add your pillar candles or votive candles to the top and you are done! Enjoy!
Important Note About These Candle Centerpiece Ideas:
This candle holder idea is not intended for use with taper candles AKA candlesticks. They will drop wax and burn down right off the edges. Be sure to use proper candle safety and do not leave candles burning if you are not in the room to keep an eye on them. They could melt down and become a fire hazard.
When winter is over, you can customize the candle holder to match the season or upcoming holiday by updating the interior decorations to hearts or easter eggs, etc. Candles can be changed out to colors or patterns for the any holiday to make the perfect holiday candle centerpiece.
And that is how you decorate glass candle holders to turn them from plain Jane to super cute!
Conclusion
Incorporating candle centerpieces into your decor adds warmth, elegance, and a personal touch to any setting. Whether you prefer simple, rustic arrangements or intricate, seasonal displays, there’s a design to suit every occasion and style. These versatile pieces not only create a cozy ambiance but also serve as stunning focal points for your gatherings. With a little creativity and inspiration, your candle centerpieces can light up your space and leave a lasting impression on your guests.
Do you enjoy home decor trends and crafting your own decor? Try these DIY glass candle holder decorations! What theme will you use? Where will you display your adorable candle holders- the living room, dining table, top of your fireplace mantle, or entry way? Be sure to show us your decorative candle holders by tagging us on social media with #familyfocusblog.
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Jackie says
These are really pretty votive candle holders! What a great way to use glass holders for decorative purposes. I think I will go to the thrift store as an inexpensive way to source my glass hurricanes.
Thanks for sharing how to decorate a candle holder.