17 Upcycled Candle Holders
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Do you want to add a unique, creative touch to your home decor? Upcycled candle holders are the way to go! Not only will they give your home a personal, stylish look, but they’re also good for the environment. With upcycled candle holders, you can turn everyday items into something special and beautiful.
17 Upcycled Candle Holders
I hope my favorite candle holder projects inspire you.
Add a patriotic touch of red, white and blue to your home decor with these fun and festive candle holders!
Turn old lamp parts into a super cool and creative DIY candle holder with this tutorial.
There are so many unexpected things you can find at thrift stores. You have to see what I used to make this pedestal style candle holder.
Give a bit of elegance to your home or garden with a beautiful chandelier style candle holder. This would look great hanging in a gazebo or pergola.
Don't throw out those old chairs! Repurpose the spindles into lovely candlesticks. Cindy from DIY Beautify shows you how!
Check out garage sales, flea markets or antique stores for antique insulators. There are so many upcycled projects you can use them for. Candle holders are just one great project!
Concrete crafts are getting more and more popular. If you want to try an easier DIY to achieve that look, try this simple candle holder idea using scrap wood.
Angie from The Country Chic Cottage shows you how to get a Pottery Barn look for a fraction of the price with these elegant candle holders.
You know those cute glass yogurt jars at the supermarket? Don't throw them away. They are the perfect size for votive candle holders. Paint them or add a frosted glass look as shown here.
Tin can crafts are all the rage. They are cheap, easy to find and so versatile! Check out these pretty moss style candle holders from Meegan at What Meegan Makes.
Sarah from Sadie's Season Goods found a beautiful brass cauldron at Goodwill. She upcycled it into a boho candle holder without an ounce of paint!
We all probably have old tea cups in our kitchen or garage. If not, you can find them in abundance at thrift stores. Turn them into gorgeous taper candle holders with this step-by-step tutorial from Marianne at Songbird.
If you don't have any copper pipes in your stash, you can easily find them at the hardware store. They are surprisingly easy to cut and turn into a stunning collection of taper candle holders. Check out the DIY!
Collect driftwood pieces on your next beach trip to make the cutest coastal style votive holder. Love the natural beach vibe.
Here is another look for found driftwood that is gorgeous! Make a tabletop display to hold tea lights. What a great look for an outdoor celebration.
You may have old ceiling fan lights in your garage or basement. Look at how pretty they are turned into a tabletop candle holder! The wood base can be left natural or painted any color you like.
Turn your old glasses, or thrift store finds, into vintage inspired home decor. They are affordable and easy to make.
Did you have a favorite upcycled candle holder? Or maybe you have a DIY candle holder project idea for me. Please comment if you have the time and thanks for being here, Kathy
Author: Kathy Owen
Kathy Owen is the founder of the home decor blog Petticoat Junktion where she shares tutorials on painting furniture and upcycling thrifty finds into unique home décor. Her DIY projects have been featured on the Home Depot Blog, Plaid Crafts, Behr Designer Series, and in numerous magazines.
Thank you so much Maria. You made my day!
Love your website and your creative ideas. It’s been inspiring reading this! Thank you!