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    Home » Decor

    December 3, 2021

    DIY candle holder gift in a jar

    DIY candle holders made from glass jars in a pretty Christmas scene with candles and sparkly background lights.
    A glass jar filled with dried flowers. A candle is attached with pretty string.
    DIY candle holders made from glass jars in a pretty Christmas scene with candles and sparkly background lights.
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    Today, I'm sharing a DIY candle holder gift in a jar. If you're looking for last-minute Christmas gifts, these glass candle gifts are perfect. When friends drop by unexpectedly at Christmastime, you'll have a present for them or, if you're invited to an impromptu party, you'll have a ready-made gift to grab as you head out the door. These budget-friendly jar tapered candle holders make fantastic co-worker or teacher gifts.

    If you are looking for what to put in jar tapered candle holders beside candles, see my list of gift-in-a-jar gift ideas below.

    I've seen these DIY glass jar candle holders filled with spare candles but since I had a load of flowers drying in my basement, I thought, "why not fill the jars with pretty flowers instead?" Posies of dried flowers are much more interesting than a jar full of candles – at least, I think so.

    Below, you can find more inspiration for making a DIY candle holder gift in a jar.

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    • Please pin this idea to Pinterest
    • DIY candle holder supplies
    • Instructions
    • Ideas for filling a candle holder jar
    • Make a memory jar gift
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    Let me show you how easy it is to make a DIY candle holder gift for your family members and friends.

    Here's what you'll need.

    DIY candle holder supplies

    A QUICK REMINDER: When attempting any DIY project, please take care to undertake the necessary safety precautions. You should always follow the manufacturer’s safety recommendations when using any product or tool. When following my instructions for a DIY project, you are doing so at your own risk.

    Supplies for making DIY candle holders from glass jars. Metal cutter, gold spray paint, dried flowers, string, jars and a tree candle holder.
    Supplies for making a DIY candle holder

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    • Glass jars
    • Clip-on candle holders
    • Gold spray paint
    • Metal clippers
    • Glue gun
    • Mini dried flower bouquet
    • German Christmas tree candles
    • String, ribbon or raffia
    • Ornaments for decoration (See my air dry clay post and my salt dough ornaments post).

    Instructions

    Step 1: To make these DIY candle holders, first, wash all of the jars thoroughly in hot water. If there is any sticky glue residue left behind after removing the labels, make sure to remove it with baking soda and olive oil. After using olive oil, wash the lids of the glass jars again with detergent. You can see this process in the post DIY cinnamon candles.

    A collage of photos showing the process for making DIY candle holders from glass jars.
    Steps 1-4 of Making DIY candle holders

    Step 2: Using a metal cutter, separate the 'clamps' from the candle holders.

    Step 3: Spray the metal lids of the jars with gold spray paint and allow them to dry.

    Step 4: Glue the parts of the candle holder which you separated from the candle clamp to the middle of the lids.

    Step 5: Make a tiny bouquet of dried flowers.

    Step 6: Fill the jars (see below for ideas).

    Step 7: Add a Christmas tree candle. To ensure that the candle is secure, make sure to pinch the inner candle holder together after inserting the candle.

    Candle holders made from glass jars in a pretty Christmas scene with candles and sparkly background lights.
    DIY candle holder gift in a glass ideas
    An DIY candle holder made from a glass jar. The jar is tied with pretty striped string and white stars.
    DIY candle holder filled with globe thistle and yellow seedheads.
    An DIY candle holder made from a glass jar. The jar is tied with pretty raffia and a straw stars.
    For easier packing, tie the candle to the jar.

    TIP: For gifting and to make the DIY candle holder jar easier to pack, tie the candle to the side of the jar with some raffia, ribbon or string.

    Ideas for filling a candle holder jar

    Here are some gift in a jar ideas to give you some inspiration.

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    • Sachets of herbal teas in a glass

    Make a memory jar gift

    You can also turn the gift in a jar idea into a keepsake jar or memory jar and fill it with items that may remind the recipient of a particular holiday, place, person or pet.

    There are so many ideas for filling a DIY candle holder gift in a jar. Whatever you choose, I'm sure the recipient will appreciate it.

    Do you have more ideas for filling a DIY jar tapered candle holder? Let me know in the comments below.

    Watch it on YouTube

    If you'd like to watch the video showing how I made this DIY jar taper candle holder you can see it on YouTube here:

    DIY Candle holder gift in a jar - YouTube

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    1. Janet says

      December 03, 2021 at 7:46 pm

      These are so awesome. They would work great for your own decor until you need them for gifts too! Pinned.

      Reply
      • Jayne Westerholt says

        December 03, 2021 at 7:55 pm

        That's exactly what I'm doing Janet! They look so pretty in a Christmas vignette!

        Reply
    2. Cindy says

      December 03, 2021 at 10:03 pm

      Jayne, these are screaming me!
      .
      I'm so in love with this idea Imay plan on this for next Christmasor even winter.

      Hiw pretty would these be clustered together.

      Pinned

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      • Jayne Westerholt says

        December 03, 2021 at 10:07 pm

        Thanks so much, Cindy! Yes, I think they would be lovely clustered together or even in a line on a windowsill.

        Reply
    3. Kippi Ohern says

      December 06, 2021 at 10:30 pm

      Your gift jar idea with candles is gorgeous. Using the German candle holders for the tops was genius. I would love to have one filled with a pretty dried flower bouquet. Pinning this idea!
      Merry Christmas,
      Kippi

      Reply
      • Jayne Westerholt says

        December 07, 2021 at 12:08 pm

        Thank you, Kippi! These pretty DIY candle holders make great home decor too. You can change up the items inside the jars to suit the season! Merry Christmas to you too!

        Reply
    4. Elizabeth@pineconesandacorns says

      December 10, 2021 at 4:34 am

      I love these! I am going to try to make a few to gift to friends. Have a great day and thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • Jayne Westerholt says

        December 10, 2021 at 11:35 am

        That's a great idea! Merry Christmas!

        Reply
    5. David Campbell says

      February 22, 2022 at 12:10 pm

      Awesome of great blogs. I will benefit a lot from reading the content of this blog. Jewelry candles make the perfect gift for many occasions.

      Reply
      • Jayne Westerholt says

        February 23, 2022 at 7:32 pm

        Yes, David, you would benefit a lot by reading the content of this blog!

        Reply

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