15 DIY Candle Holder Ideas Perfect for Christmas

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Looking for creative DIY candle holders to make at home? Discover easy and rustic DIY candle holder ideas using wood, glass, and upcycled materials. Perfect for cozy decor, handmade gifts, and beautiful holiday centerpieces.

There’s something magical about candlelight—soft, flickering, and full of cozy charm. And when that glow comes from a handmade holder, it feels even more special. In this collection, I’m sharing some of my favorite DIY candle holders that you can make at home using simple, affordable, and natural materials.

Three images in a row of DIY candle holder ideas.

Whether you love the rustic feel of wooden tealight holders, the elegance of upcycled glass jars, or the creativity of dollar store crafts turned into creative candle holders, this post is full of inspiration. These projects make beautiful centerpieces for your holiday table, cozy additions to your mantel, or thoughtful handmade gifts for friends and family.

From driftwood and birch logs to thrifted glassware and clay, each idea celebrates creativity, sustainability, and the charm of handmade decor. So grab your candles, gather a few materials, and let’s make something beautiful together. Pin now to save these DIY candle holders craft ideas for your next cozy weekend project.

A set of five diy candle holders made from upside down white teacups and white candles.

DIY Teacup Candlesticks – A Thrift Store Christmas Project

Looking for an easy DIY for Christmas? Here’s a simple idea for cute DIY teacup candlesticks. All you need is 30 minutes, some basic shop tools and thrift store teacups.

Four glass bottles turned candle holders with tea lights on the corks.

DIY Advent Bottle Candle Holders

Looking for an original and fun Advent decorating idea? In the mood for an easy and quick craft project that will result in a lovely alternative Advent wreath? Let me show you how to make this Advent centerpiece from old milk bottles.

A little jam jar decorated for Chrisstmas with greenery and a little peace tag, a burning tea-light inside.

Rustic DIY Candle Jars For a Cozy Christmas Glow

Create your own rustic DIY candle jars this Christmas using upcycled glass jars, fresh greenery, and handmade tags. A simple, cozy Christmas craft idea perfect for natural holiday decor and warm candlelight glow.

Four candles with numbers 1-4 in white buckets with black decorations that are filled with moss.

Modern DIY Advent Candle Holder

Looking for an easy four candles Advent decor idea? In the mood for making a modern Advent wreath with a twist? You’ll love how easy and fun this year’s DIY Advent Candle Holder idea is.

Four soda bottles used a candle holders and decorated with fresh evergreens and red Christmas ornaments.

Super Easy Decorated Christmas Bottle Candle Holder

Don’t throw away your soda bottles but upcycle them into charming Christmas decor. Add some fresh evergreen twigs, some Christmas ornaments and your bottle candle holders are finished.

A rustic candle centerpiece made with wood logs.

Nature And Junk Inspired Christmas Log Candle Centerpiece

Team up a rusty old plant stand, pizza pan and your firewood, and you get a nature and junk inspired Christmas log candle centrepiece… for nearly free!

Small wood blocks are turned into candle holders for small taper candles. The wood is decorated with dripping paint.

Wood Block Candle Holder DIY (30 min project)

Looking for a quick and easy wood scraps craft idea? I made a wood block candle holder from 2×4 scraps in less than 30 minutes. This easy homemade candle holder DIY is a fun project for a rainy afternoon.

A kitchen table with two burning candles in vintage small crocks.

Christmas Candle Holders in Vintage Crocks

Combine modern LED taper candles with small vintage crocks and pots and turn them into charming Christmas decor.

White tray with three DIY wooden candle holders made from stacked and painted curtain rings. Also on tray a glass vase with flowers. Text overlay: DIY Wood Candle Holder Made From Curtain Rings.

How to Upcycle Curtain Rings Into Pretty Candle Holders

Learn how to make cute DIY wooden candle holders from upcycled curtain rings. These curtain rings candle holders are fun to make, look great in your home decor, and are a fantastic way to do a fun wooden rings craft on a rainy afternoon.

Two candle holders made with twigs from the garden.

DIY Twig Candle Holders

For a nature inspired Christmas, these DIY twig candle holders are perfect. It is such an easy craft project and it adds so much rustic glow to your Holiday home.

Make an Ice Lantern

Did you know that making in ice lantern is really easy? You basically need water and frost (or a big freezer). It is a fun and easy project to do on a cold freezing winter day.

A set of DIY candle holders made with glasses and gold painted shot glasses.

DIY Gold Leaf Candle Holders

Looking for some glamour for your Christmas table? These gold leaf candle holders will surely do the trick. Follow the link below for a detailed tutorial.

A homemade candle holder made from a stiffened doily.

DIY Plaster Doily Candle Holder

Wondering what to do with grandma’s doilies? Why not make a plaster doily bowl and use it as a fun candle holder. This easy craft project is so pretty and useful. You will want to make several!

A candle holder centerpiece on an outdoor table that is made from a large wood log and chandelier parts.

DIY Rustic Taper Candle Holder – Made From a Tree Trunk

Looking for a cozy DIY rustic taper candle holder idea? Learn how I turned a forgotten tree trunk and an old chandelier into a handmade outdoor decor piece. It started with a mess. You know

Silver and white candle holders in the shape of decorated cupcakes.

How to Make Cupcake Candle Holders

Looking for a fun DIY candle holder for a party table? How about some cupcake candle holders made with plaster.

If you liked all of these creative candle holder ideas, then don’t forget to pin them to one of your Pinterest boards.

Four images of DIY candle holders. Text overlay: 15 DIY candle holder ideas perfect for Christmas.

8 Comments

cindy jones says:

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love all the candle holder ideas. i’ll start following that board.

1. Marianne@Songbird says:
  
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  Thanks, and yes please do. With Christmas season coming our way I am sure there will be lots more inspiration to add.
  
Amy@BR says:

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Oh gosh, that old spring is just so cool!!

1. Marianne@Songbird says:
  
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  Yes isn’t it. I think it is my favorite!
  Oh no wait they are all my favorite 🙂
  
Lorrie says:

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I love those twigs surrounding the candle. So rustic and woodsy. I’ll be following your candle board, too.

1. Marianne@Songbird says:
  
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  Thanks! I think you are referring to a project that is actually mine.
  And welcome to the candle holders board 🙂
  
Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says:

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Oh what great ideas! I especially like the tree trunk ones. They are so rustic and unique looking.

TJ says:

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Oh, I love the spring and the nuts candleholders. Should go down well in my vintage car lounge. LOVE the idea!