5-Minute Crafts for a Hygge Scandinavian Christmas! Candles Tutorial

[@DianeinDenmark]

What’s your favourite way to add a little hygge to the holiday season? Let me know if you’ll be making this cozy craft! Everyone needs a little hygge and, as I explain in the video, we hygge all year round here in Denmark! In today's video I've got alternatives for this simple craft so you can use it for summer and winter, woo hoo! 👋🏼😁🕯

[@bettyjo2737]

I add hygge by burning more candles than normal, cozy blankets, I also added a candle to my kitchen window sill for when I am working in there. I have a candle in each room.

[@aimeejones26]

I might try and do some more candles this year, but I'm really looking forward to dehydrating some oranges to make garlands.

[@Rachel-openmindsandsofthearts]

Years ago you got me hooked on using the Christmas advent candles… it’s not Christmas without it and the Swedish Christmas lights (I don’t know the name of the style) that we keep in the kitchen window - feels like Christmas the minute I turn those on ❤

[@marielowe861]

Hi Diane, I am a Swedish American who lives in Alaska where it is very dark in the winter and where I have many IKEA candle nubs! I am so excited to try and make a candle jar like this, thank you! I love your videos.

[@222Kelly2221]

I light a candle almost every day when the days are short. It gives our home hygge, as are the scent of Dutch stoofperen and homemade pepernoten. I will also send you some light for this season ❤.

[@VickiLee-tg5ck]

❤️🕯️🤩🎄 Always inspiring Diane🎄

[@emilytrochelman1483]

Because of your videos I’ve placed a candle in my sill and light it while I wash dishes, it makes the chore feel less mundane.

[@DianeinDenmark]

Oh, that sounds lovely and hygge, Emily - have a fabulous day!

[@beverlymartin1414]

I do that too and also when I brush my teeth at night .❤❤

[@beverlymartin1414]

Beautiful- Do you electric bills go up alot in the Winter? In the US different areas electricity can be very costly.

[@carolchamberlain-og8yn]

I do that too, inspired by Diane!

[@PamelaFoster-g7i]

Light and love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@juliascott7824]

Have missed some videos and am enjoying catching up! Like the idea of using LED candles

[@OHaraMcNamara]

Dear Diane, I just wanted to let you know that I am rewatching (or rather relistening to) your whole Christmas playlist on repeat these days, as a self-care strategy and a hygge generating tool while I clean or tidy up or cook. You are such a nice and warm company. Thank you, dear Diane! 🌈

[@DianeinDenmark]

Wonderful idea and THANK YOU for the compliment!

[@llmobile9356]

I'm subscribed, I 👍 your videos, and I leave a comment or an emoji because I want to see you reach 100k because you deserve it!!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Aww, THANK YOU so much - I appreciate your support! 💖

[@porgie2-28-21]

I will have and Advent wreath with 4 candles - one for each Sunday of Advent. Thank,s, Diane.

[@DianeinDenmark]

Great idea, Porgie!

[@annekevandenberg275]

Me too, each year

[@UpstateGrammy]

We love our candles and have dinner by candlelight every night.🦋🦋🦋

[@LH101-r2y]

I've used a mason jar and tealights as I had a lot of those., it's such a little traet today. Thank you for teaching us!

[@reginaquinones4190]

You add so much joy to life! I made one of the jar candle holders a couple of years ago after admiring yours for years. I found the jar at Dollar Tree- I’m in the US. A clear top from a spray bottle was placed upside down on the lid to hold the candles. I found candles on Amazon that fit perfectly in the jar- all 24 of them. I already had clear address labels so I printed 1-24 and put a label on each candle. All done for a few dollars! I love your idea of using it for different seasons ❄️ 🌼 ☀️ 🌰!

[@DianeinDenmark]

So glad you've enjoyed it, Regina! 👏👏👏😃🕯

[@mariab2696]

lovely- I am going to Ikea 😄now- ok a few days time. But I was fascinated to see that you are left-handed How did I miss this since 2017???🤷‍♀ 😀

[@DianeinDenmark]

Ha, ha! Well, now you know! 👏🤩

[@effiemills5251]

I spotted this for the first time, too!

[@doveandolive1153]

Yay! Made a candle jar this year using what I have. Ikea jar (Korken .5l) tea light candles, xmas ribbon, cinnamon stick, dried orange slice and some greenery. All set and will add some Hygge for dark December mornings❤

[@jinxie228]

I made a candle jar a couple years ago. Use it all the time.

[@DianeinDenmark]

Yay! 🇩🇰🕯🇩🇰😄

[@angelabrady1246]

As a child loved Mom’s parties since I was allowed to light all her many candles and just was in amazement at the beauty. I plan on lighting more and not saving for special times 🎉❤

[@14MellyJo]

I’m from the UK and have loved fire light in the darker months, since I was a child. We have always had open fires and used candles or tea lights in jars. I also love fairy lights all year round. For me there is something so magical about it ✨🔥✨🕯️✨🔥✨

[@kathrynbaker2255]

I'm headed out to the charity shop and craft store right now to scout for candles, jars, dishes and such. Perfect timing on the inspiration! 🕯️

[@DianeinDenmark]

Yay! Danes love to recycle and hygge is all about things not being perfect! 👋🏼😁

[@ReneeDennis-x8h]

The best thing that ever happened to us was hosting an exchange student from Denmark 🇩🇰 It was so delightful having her share her traditions!

[@DianeinDenmark]

What lovely memories you must have! 🤩

[@brenfreeman2664]

I absolutely LOVE your energy and your love for simple organization, which leads to calmness, peace, and actually more free time for family and hobbies. Thanks so much for sharing. Enjoy the holiday season and blessings to you and yours ❤️ ✨️✝️😊

[@DianeinDenmark]

Aww, THANK YOU, Bren - I appreciate your kind words! Will you be making one of these crafts?

[@LaLaCindy226]

Love candles they make rooms so cozy ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@jenniferbtoo9344]

What a lovely craft! Thank you!

[@kathleenmcdonough9436]

Thank you, Diane. I needed your cheerful inspiration today. I’m feeling very down; got the election results here in the US, same day as news of beloved SIL’s unsuccessful hip surgery and now a very gloomy day. Going to light a few candles and get off my bahookie😉💔

[@strll3048]

Beautiful, thank you.

[@NaturalWifeyandMamaBear]

Love candles! 🕯️ always have natural beeswax ones. Diane, my mom is Diana 😊 and we are proud Danes!! She’s 100% and me and my siblings 50%. We’re in Iowa 🌽 and mom grew up in a small Danish town here with all the tradition and being proud Danes! ❤ We are all about Hygge and even have a Hygge decal sticker on the little glass window above our bath door, I see every day. 😁 🇩🇰 shared your channel with my mom and sister ❤️

[@DianeinDenmark]

Oh, how fun, MammaBear! Say "Hej" from me! 👏🤩🕯🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰

[@NaturalWifeyandMamaBear]

@@DianeinDenmark aww will do! ❤ 🇩🇰 🕯️ 🧦

[@juliekonigskind6434]

We made some candles out of bees wax and I cannot wait to light them during advent. The fragrant smell brings so much coziness into this dark time. God Jul dear Diane!

[@bex438]

Thank you for showing us how to make the candle jar Diane, I'm hoping to get one made by December 1st 😊

[@missystarlight5]

Thank you! Will try one of this with the kids

[@penelopesheehan5927]

Breakfast by candlelight! I’ll give it a try!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Yay, let me know if you enjoy it! I also take my morning shower by candlelight 🚿🕯🤩 Very calming way to start the day!

[@cerecockrell7591]

Thinking on trying this! It looks doable (for me) and loads of fun. Thanks for the idea!

[@lyannecb8499]

I have a little red ceramic tealight holder house that i like to light up in the dark mornings. It's so cosy and casts light patterns onto the kettle and fridge that it's next to!

[@MaravanBetuwe-mb9jr]

I ended up making one! :) Or at least something similar to create more hygge 😊 I was in the shop and contemplating buying some stuff for it and then thought: no, lets do it true Diane in Denmark style and jse what I have :) I brought out a flower vase and put a whole bunch of tealights in it (24 left a bit too much empty space haha) plus a box of matches. I put some red ribbon around it and will be adding a christmas touch to it once I get out the christmas decoration. Also I put out a candleholder to burn the candles in. Very happy with it and looking forward to using it every day!

[@GreyeyedBeauty]

I especially liked the summer option with some golden sand and pebbles inside the jar. Guess some cones and moss or shells and driftwood would look great too. Thanks for a great idea! ❤

[@DianeinDenmark]

Great ideas! 💡 The possibilities are endless! 🖐🤩🕯🕯🕯

[@tw6620]

This would be very fun to try

[@katrinajeffrey2565]

Hi Diane, Thank you for showing us how to make a Christmas candle holder.

[@DianeinDenmark]

My pleasure, Katrina!

[@vpeacock]

Hi Diane, what a lovely video! Cosy and doable craft. Thanks for all of the encouragement; I have bought my Christmas cards (I love doing them now that I have decluttered my list) and know to do them early. The few overseas cards are written and sent. No lengthy Christmas letter needed as these are people that we FaceTime with regularly. As my old English teacher used to say; don’t get it right, just get it written 😊

[@DianeinDenmark]

Your teacher was absolutely spot on! 👏🤩

[@jtaylor5401]

I am going to make a candle jar. I love the ideas for using it all through the seasons very hygge ❤

[@Polly3488]

I love your ideas for using the candle jar in different seasons as well. I’m not crafty, but I think even I can manage this. 🕯️

[@DianeinDenmark]

You can do it, Polly! 👏😃🎉 Let me know how it goes!

[@natashaelliot5930]

I’m really leaning into candles this autumn/winter to make evenings at home cosy 🥰

[@DianeinDenmark]

Wonderful, Natasha! 🤩

[@retrosilk]

It will be summer time here in Australia but the use of candles still burns brightly! Thanks for sharing 🥰🥰🎅🏻

[@sabinek.6927]

Thank's for the idea❤ will see if I can get a candle holder but maybe I can use a black one that I have from IKEA😊

[@DianeinDenmark]

Excellent, Sabine!

[@lisamccauley395]

Love the hygge you inspire!🎉

[@heathermarshall2415]

Such a creative craft! I don't really think of using candles all year round but I have been enjoying my battery operated ones in the morning. Candles really do make a space more cozy! I'm definitely going to be using candles as part of our Advent activities!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Wonderful, Heather!

[@prairierose1115]

Thanks for all the different suggestions Diane. 👏👏👏

[@DianeinDenmark]

You are so welcome, PrairieRose! Which one will you make? 😃🌿🕯

[@zaramasterton2684]

Good ideas, thanks Diane.

[@ginger7102]

Your videos always inspire me!

[@CynthiaMiller-cc3qj]

I read a book about Hygge several years ago. Loved it.❤️❤️❤️

[@everystitchaprayer6268]

I keep meaning to use my candles and here's my reminder! Thank you!

[@texmama2752]

So lovely Diane ❤I think I’ll make an all season one, what a lovely idea ❤

[@DianeinDenmark]

Yay! Which season are you currently in? 🤩🌿❄️🔥☀️

[@texmama2752]

@ we’re in autumn 🍂 getting ready for thanksgiving and I have some lovely big acorns I can use in the jar for right now ❤️

[@lisawallace9843]

Love, love, love all the Christmas hygge!! 🎄

[@allisonc9645]

I have long admired your candle jar and last year I made one! I never thought to use it other than Christmas time - thank you Diane! I just got it out and put it on the table.

[@janeb3024]

I, too, use candles year round here in 🇨🇦. As winter approaches, I set out various lap quilts and blankets to use when I've made a hot drink and want to settle in with an enticing book or the good ol' hockey game on a Saturday night!📖🏒🕯️

[@DianeinDenmark]

Love that, Jane! I enjoy sitting in my favourite reading chair with my blanket and pamper basket! 😊 🧺

[@elizabethmcdonald4318]

I love your holiday craft projects! I'll add this to my favorites from years past - your coffee/orange liqueur and Vibeke's tree/book. Thanks for the inspiration, Diane!

[@bethanystarks9783]

Thank you for showing us how to make the candle holder. I have wanted to do one for several years, but just didn’t know how. Definitely doing it this year. As for candles, we do scented ones in our home with the different scents to match the season. There’s something so cozy about candles!

[@livmo2351]

I added some fun to my travel plans this Christmas by treating myself to a new purple carryon suitcase 💜✨(I will one in one out with and old blue one with a broken handle)

[@DianeinDenmark]

💜 That sounds fun! 💜👏🤩

[@joantbrown]

Lovely Diane, thank you! I do an Advent wreath with 5 candles, four for each Sunday in Advent and one for Christmas Day. Love your videos 😊

[@bw07_r]

Oh, I like the idea of the candle jar! 🫙 Will ask the kids to join me for a little creative crafting! 🕯️

[@DianeinDenmark]

🌿🕯❄️ Wonderful! Let us know what you make and tell them "rah, rah, rah" from me! 👏😃🎉🎉🎉

[@LH101-r2y]

Love this !! I will try the numbered candles this year :) By the way I went back to your Weekly Home Blessing videos today, as I noticed that I was spending more time that I meant to on this. It was very helpful!!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Wonderful! Yes, sometimes we go overboard if we don't use a timer 👏😄⏰️🧹🧹🧹

[@jrcs1347]

Back to work Monday after bereavement leave (mum) your videos have really helped the last 2 months. Ive been making my home more cosy to look forward to when i come home

[@cazmall]

🤗

[@DianeinDenmark]

Sending you a hug! 🙏😊💖

[@jrcs1347]

@@DianeinDenmark 🥰

[@edelinprogress]

Lovely 🕯️

[@Dublin1008]

Thank you Diane 🎄❤

[@LilyLightOne]

We just turned our clocks back an hour here in Alberta, Canada. Now it is dark an hour earlier 😢 I try to cheer up the house with fairy lights and make sure to get some fresh air everyday. Usually by taking a walk with the dog. After Remembrance Day on Nov 11, we will start to put Christmas lights and decorations out.

[@marciakistner8977]

Such a peaceful and lovely tradition. I use candles all year. 😊

[@MaravanBetuwe-mb9jr]

Always thought this one looked so fun! Not sure if I will be making one, but do have some ideas of how to make it if I do so, for example by using tea lights. But even if I don't make one, I will be getting some candles out for some extra hygge:)

[@elizabethharrell8707]

love your new hairstyle...fresh. You always have such great tips, thanks from AZ😎

[@DianeinDenmark]

Thank you!

[@jackiebowen6239]

Love the candles and the hygge traditions you share, Diane! Got me thinking about our decorations, which are still out in the garage💙

[@karenholderman2949]

Thank you for sharing this tradition. I will be making a candle jar. ❤️

[@deniseacheson1017]

I love this! 🕯

[@barbaraplattner7773]

❤ love hygge!!!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Woo hoo! 👏😃🇩🇰💖

[@cogalh.1131]

Thank you for sharing

[@homestatzfarmher8919]

Such a fun idea! 🕯️ ❤ 🌲

[@dianbarnhart2745]

Love your hygge. You give a smile each day. Thank you.

[@DianeinDenmark]

Oh, thank you, Dian! 🙏😊💖

[@lynneborges9182]

❤ thank you

[@amymathews9491]

🎄❤️

[@mariahr673]

Merci Diane pour ces belles idées de luminosité ! J’adore votre concept et je vais me lancer dans une création analogue à la vôtre dont je vais m’inspirer. Encore merci chère Diane, mes amitiés de France 🥰💕

[@DianeinDenmark]

👏😃 Bon dimanche à toi, Mariah!

[@bethhusted1111]

Love this craft ❤❤

[@DianeinDenmark]

Thanks, Beth!

[@donnagrifford7142]

Blessings 2 U n Ur family! I just adore Ur videos! 👏👏👏👍💞😘

[@ruthmalcolm3028]

Love thisx

[@DianeinDenmark]

Thanks, Ruth! Which season are you in right now? 🖐🤩☀️🔥❄️🌿

[@ruthmalcolm3028]

@ I’m in the Uk, a dismal autumn 🍄☁️☁️☁️

[@Carolyn-s6s]

I'm not a crafting person but I do enjoy your videos

[@emilyrobinson1327]

Thank you Diane! I looked these up on etsy and cost £35!! Can't wait to make xx

[@DianeinDenmark]

Oh, wow, crazy expensive! So much more fun to make your own!

[@MichelleJones-p4e]

Very fun! Thank you!! ❤️🌹

[@DianeinDenmark]

You are so welcome, Michelle!

[@yasmindias9062]

I'm planning to craft the candle jar. Love the idea of using it in different seasons. Breakfast by candlelight sounds fun. I live in Ontario Canada but born in Norfolk England ❤

[@darlys1962]

Beautiful addition to holiday cheer 🕯

[@diegeferenbach8065]

I prefer real 🕯️ but many of the artificials have the advantage of having a timer and turning on before we get downstairs and I ❤ that. (we have both😉)

[@marcemiss]

I had my husband make one of those jars several years ago. Then, we gave it to a friend when we moved abroad. But, I think I'm going to make another one this year. Thanks for the tutorial ❤

[@DianeinDenmark]

Sounds great!

[@mummy005]

I half a very large cherry jar, my oldest loves cherries. When it's empty, we are going to make this together. I'm going to let the kids pick out the bits to decorate it with ❤

[@DianeinDenmark]

🍒🍒🍒 Oooo, I LOVE cherries - will help eat them so you can empty the jar, ha ha! 🖐😄

[@mrsstrople]

Wow 3pm. I live in Muskoka (Ontario Canada) and right now sunset is at 5 and I get super bummed and tired at that time but have to keep going with the day. I do love cozy evening lighting (just not before dinner)

[@luciegallagher2710]

That is such a lovely idea!!!! I’m off to search…. ❤

[@DianeinDenmark]

Wonderful, Lucie! Are you going to make the Christmas version? 🖐🤩🕯🎄

[@luciegallagher2710]

​​⁠oh yes absolutely!!!!! If it works I might make one for my mum and sister in law too! Great clutter free gift! Xx

[@debraroser985]

Lovely...too hot here in Australia for real candles but the LED will be perfect. Thanks.

[@judyhibel2894]

Going to do this with my granddaughters-ages 9 and 5. ❤

[@DianaH-gq4kw]

Thank you so much for another cheery video!❤😊I've got some timed battery operated candles that I'm planning on using on my mom's Christmas village this year. I haven't got out the village buildings for a few years. 🎉

[@RainShineFilms]

I light candles all year round in California! 💛

[@marimarigold-p8e]

Dear Diane, what a lovely surprise to see a new video this evening! I am leaving a comment even before watching it! Inspired by your videos, I declutter a bit every day and manage to have the situation in the house under control.😁 Next year, me and my husband are going to move in a bigger apartment, hoping to enlarge our nest🥰: I want to bring with us, in the new life, only what we really need, use and, of course, love. Thank you for your videos: you are such a sunny woman. Best wishes from Italy!

[@Tu222lip]

❤❤❤

[@karin8304]

❤❤❤

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

I add a few things early in the season, then the tree later in the season. I have many battery-powered candles because I don’t trust myself to remember to extinguish them all. I really enjoy the one that pops on in my bedroom at dusk.

[@DianeinDenmark]

Lovely cozy vibes! 🤩🕯

[@bettyjo2737]

Hi Diane! This is great! thank you! I am going to make this!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Have fun, Betty!

[@ellenbarnicle599]

I’m going to give this craft a try!

[@debraarmstrong298]

Thanks so much for this video. I have wanted one of these and will make one this week 😊

[@DianeinDenmark]

Glad it was helpful, Debra!

[@melissareid640]

ty🥰

[@sherrygraham8650]

We just had our 45th anniversary~for a wedding gift we received a beautiful candle holder. It’s made of stain glass and round in the shape of three connecting poinsettias. Gotta have that one thing out or it just doesn’t feel right.

[@DianeinDenmark]

That sounds like a wonderful memento, Sherry! 😍