How To Make Your Own Amazing Christmas Candles On A Budget

How To Make Your Own Amazing Christmas Candles On A Budget.
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Hello everyone!
Welcome and in this video I will show you how I made 9 Easy DIY Christmas candles. These make great last minute gift ideas and are budget friendly. Perfect if you want to make a Christmas gift that is original and Beautiful that everyone will love.
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[@OurUpcycledLife]

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[@jenb9274]

Hi I am a candle maker and truly there is so much more to it. It is dangerous to use essential oils, plants and even crayons. Also it is a huge fire hazard to not permanently anchor down the wick. What happens when the wax melts, it can cause the wick to drift off to the side of the vessel , that creates a hot spot that can lead to explosion. Also wooden wicks are dangerous in my opinion. They can spark outside of the candle. I am only posting because it’s a safety thing. I love all of your videos, and appreciate the inspiration of your channel 🌸🙏🌸

[@tacrewgirl]

Agreed

[@fredziffle5219]

We burn all candles in the empty kitchen sink with nothing flammable nearby. Also we got some wax on our glass top stove & it’s very difficult to remove. From now on we use a separate little hot plate to melt wax. Took about four baking soda/soap scrubs to try to get all the wax off.

[@thishappycrafter272]

Why are essential oils bad to put in candles?

[@chants_22]

I use soya wax for my candles as regular wax is a carcinogen

[@grandmachickenscluckingoodsoap]

@@chants_22 soy is typically grown with lots of glyphosate which is a known carcinogen as well as chemical fertilizers. Soy isn't as eco friendly as people think unless it's organically grown.

[@geraldineself6017]

I love your pillar candle of your brother and his family.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks 😊

[@ashleysears83]

My favourite was the last one with the vintage wrapping paper! Brings back memories.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Ashley!

[@jesusis-coming-soon2328]

I liked the family photo one

[@marystephens9150]

That boho candle with evergreen 🌲 would be nice with some dried cranberries too!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Oh yes!

[@mlewis8579]

WOW! Great teacher! Answered every question I had. Thank you!!! ❤❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful

[@suzannemclay8425]

My grandmother and I did these all the time when I was a kid. So much fun to do together.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Such a fun DIY for the holidays thanks for watching Suzanne

[@ruthannepayler6969]

So amazing. Thanks for your inspiration. As soon as you said Dollarama I knew you were from Canada🇨🇦. Keep on doing what your doing!

[@sharonjansky3877]

Such great tips and ideas for candles. Really enjoyed this video. Thank you for all the inspiration.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Merry Christmas Sharon! Thanks for watching

[@andujarmcarmen]

Thanks for sharing. Love them all but the one with the family picture it's totally awesome!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I think so too! Thanks for watching

[@MargaretMcGill]

Tried the technique on thinning the printer paper using the packing tape. Brilliant. So much easier than using the clear tape on the top then wetting and rubbing off the backing. So thank you thank you thank you 😬

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes it works fantastic!! Thanks for watching Margaret

[@amadeus4313]

As a candle maker I would caution against using vessels that can burn such as wooden bowls Also, adding other elements into the wax can cause a fire so be sure to include a caution note with your gift

[@saltlifegull4091]

Wow, didn't think of that - great tip.

[@girlsnglasses]

I was coming to ask about that

[@tacrewgirl]

Yep. I was surprised that she posted that.

[@patriciakalili2433]

A first for me - making candles, recycling holders. Absolutely fascinating. I may not experiment. But a joy to watch this awesome crafter in her glory!! Merry Christmas!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Merry Christmas to you as well!! Thanks for watching :)

[@juliegayson7947]

I love them all. Thank you

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@denisewendel8663]

My favorite was the glitter one, but all of them are beautiful.

[@pamelafoster2302]

Wonderful ideas for using old candle containers and those pesky left over pieces of candle. Going to get busy!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thats awesome!! Thanks for watching Pamela

[@ginamccrudden5816]

You have such great ideas and they are simple to do and not expensive to make. Love love all the candles, thank you!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Gina

[@annodnostaw9971]

Nice gift ideas. A small tip so that candle does not sink in the middle once it solidifies. Let the candlewax cool down before you pour into final vessel. I learned this little trick from watching a UTube video.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Great tip! I did have one that dipped down so I will try that next time :)

[@marthameadows9013]

Candles make fantastic gifts. These are great.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

They sure do!! Thanks for watching Martha

[@shunawestern9153]

No favourites as always love all of them. I'm gonna say at least to try one of those. 🥰🇬🇧

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed

[@weewhorobin8202]

A good one nobody mentions is to mix a bit of water to melted wax to create a snowy looking wax!

[@janet1744]

1980's crafters made fantastic looking candles that were layered then carved.

[@kathygordon5001]

The wooden bowl is my favorite but I love them all

[@mariannekemp5432]

The wooden bowl. Will try this

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Hope you like it!

[@kimberlylennon4048]

The wood bowl is my favorite 🤩

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I think mine too! Thanks for watching Kimberly

[@sheilatillman7962]

Decoupaging is about the only thing I’ve mastered but you managed to teach me something new AGAIN - this time: thinning printed standard paper to napkin weight & texture for a typically lightweight, delicate application. I tell you, Deirdre, you are simply a godsend. Thank you so much! Moi! 🎉

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So glad my videos are helpful Sheila thanks for watching

[@jodistaton392]

Thank you so much for the idea on the photo candle. The technique on making the paper thinner, I didn’t even think about doing that to put it on a candle. Another great idea would be to put the photo on a battery candle so the light will glow through for many years at Christmas, and can be done with a general picture to keep out all year long!!! Merry Christmas to you and your family, may you have a blessed and safe holiday!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes that would work perfect!! Merry Christmas to you also! Thanks for watching Jodi

[@lilybecerra2035]

Ty!!

[@janrichardson8715]

So many wonderful ideas! Thank you

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@vivianbunch1963]

Great ideas

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching Vivian

[@patriciahorelick6450]

Love the candles…all of them!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed 🌺

[@Martha-tb8ok]

Love all of them so beautiful and you make them easy to make.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching Martha

[@francory1897]

All of them are great , can't wait to get candle making. Thank you

[@debbieriddle9429]

'm in love with the 3 color candy cane candle. Photo candle is beautiful, but I don't have a printer...might have to work on that. I love decoupaging, so all is not lost. I have some old hymnal pages, may have to do some of those. Thanks for the video.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much for watching Debbie!

[@cherylmorey4901]

I love the way you craft.You explain everything so well and you save everything. I do to but my family gets so made at me.Thank You for all you do really enjoy everything you do.Cheryl

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much!

[@santatobias-pruitt1245]

Love ALL these ideas! 😍 Thank you so much for sharing! 🤗❣

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching

[@jeanmariesvintage2933]

Thanks for these good tips! I see a lot of candles at the thrift store but never know what to do with them. This is great!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching ! 🤗 Happy Holidays

[@catsaway100]

Absolutely love all of them. ❤ I have been decoupaging candles for Hallowe’en and Christmas so glad of some more new ideas. Also have been using old decoupaged jars and LED lights. Thank you so much for your inspiration xx

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you’re enjoying thanks for watching

[@patricianixon7674]

I like the idea of lights and jars I think they're so pretty I have them for my canine when he goes to sleep 👍🏽 yes he stays in the house he is an excellent watch dog and a good buddy 👍🏽

[@patricianixon7674]

I'm going to add an old scarf on a table soon and let the fabric hang or cut it I haven't decided yet but that's another story I really like this

[@bexlaviolette]

I really like the one with the family photo. Definitely trying that one out! Thanks for the great ideas.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@deebeckham4754]

Loved the first two ❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Dee!

[@lydialangfordjoiner765]

These are wonderful! Thank you!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Lydia!

[@selenaupson3434]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful craft. I love this. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome ! Thanks for watching!

[@nancylourose]

I suggest pinching the side of your can to make a small spout for pouring. Buy scent made expressly for candles, and do some research on the appropriate wick for the diameter of your candle.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Great tip thanks for watching Nancy

[@andikennedy8874]

I love these. I'm going to gather up my candles. Thank you. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Merry Christmas to you!! Thanks for watching Andi

[@audreychristine58]

These are all great teacher gifts!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes they certainly would make excellent teacher gifts

[@retroredo9850]

So many great ideas! Thankyou!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching

[@claudiafernandez4068]

Great ideas thanks!! Love the bowl one!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Claudia

[@debbielepak4847]

Love these, especially the one with the picture of your brother’s family!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching Debbie

[@kristab.1286]

Love them all but the pillar candles are my favorite. Merry Christmas 🌲

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Merry Christmas to you also! Thanks for watching Krista

[@brownsugar1958ful]

SO VERY CUTE CANDY CANE CANDLE 😊

[@veronicaLebeau5230]

I love every one of them ty for ideas

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Veronica glad you enjoyed

[@wendylundrigan9839]

What great ideas - thanks for sharing them.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Wendy

[@Tammyevans972]

Great ideas I love them all🌲🌲

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much! 😊 Thanks for watching Tammy

[@London263]

I'm so glad I found your channel! You're so talented Ty

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Lucy! Glad to have you here

[@anagoncalves9723]

They're all beautiful can't pic thank you for sharing your AWESOME MERRY CHRISTMAS..😇

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Merry Christmas to you also! Thanks for watching Ana

[@jeanetteblake4561]

You have amazing ideas!

[@angelbearcreations_ks]

Great ideas - TFS! I like them all but the pillars with napkins and pics are my faves. 🎅🎄🎁

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Penny! Merry Christmas!!

[@angelbearcreations_ks]

@@OurUpcycledLife Merry Christmas!

[@trinascaman2315]

You always have such great gift ideas.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Trina

[@zullo3529]

Cute ideas. Thanks Deidre

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Stephanie!

[@lindasmith3952]

Really beautiful candles😍

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed Linda thanks for watching

[@patricianixon7674]

I used to make candles all the time when I was a little girl I love to make candles and now they have the smells I just ordered peppermint I love the eucalyptus too love it ALSO if you put peppermint oil on a cotton ball it repels spiders cockroaches bugs mosquitoes all kinds of things you can Google it you'll see but when you put peppermint oil on a cotton ball you need to have little tiny trays or something because it can discolor the surface but that's another subject The smell of the peppermint itself would probably repel any bugs it does repel maps too and flies thank you for the good information I'm going to try this today 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@OurUpcycledLife]

That’s really great to know I did not know that thanks for sharing Patricia

[@DDTrosperJuly]

Great ideas!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching

[@kimberlyhagins8410]

I love them all! My favorite is the wood bowel!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Mine too!! Thanks for watching Kimberly

[@jennynordin2730]

Thanks for another great video.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You bet! Thanks for watching Jenny! Merry Christmas

[@wandagreenlee1818]

OMGosh Deidre, I have some of that same pot holder in my kitchen right now!!😂 I'm in Texas, and I thought it was so funny to see that you had the same one. What are the odds?🤷🏽‍♀️ I've had them so long I don't even remember where or when I got them. My set has a square, round and oval one. Also, great tutorial making the candles!👍🏽

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Oh wow! I love mine... they must has mass produced them . Thanks for watching!

[@pamfaircloth5284]

I’ve always wanted to make a candle! I love all of your ideas for containers! 🎄♥️🎄♥️🎄

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Give it a try!! Thanks for watching Pam

[@chunkybird1241]

This is a wonderfully inspiring video and I look forward to making some gifts myself, but I think a few of these tips need a bit more research to be safe. I wouldn't recommend using a wooden bowl, or not securing the wick at the bottom. Also please be careful using essential oils! Best to aim for fragrance oils made for candle-making. Thanks for sharing inspiration, though!

[@Artchick1972]

Amazing!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks glad you enjoyed!

[@tc7518]

Awesome as always...sorry I like them all!!! Keep up the great work.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching

[@pattscollectons1234]

Fabulous inspiration video. Love your videos.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Patricia

[@trishgabona8573]

You are amazing I love your project

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed

[@junerobbins6871]

Your candels are awesome. I love all of them, scented and not scented. I just can't do the puns one as I'm allergic to that scent. I've always wondered how to make these kind of decorations onto candels. I've seen some really pretty ones. I epically remember a dried flower one and one with different swirls of colors on them. Now I know thanks to you. I'm going to save this video so that I can make some myself. I have some pretty napkins that I could do this method with !!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad this video was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@susanjensen1688]

It's so hard to think what is my favorite candle but I think it's the one with the picture of your brother or family and the one in the tin candle I also like the red green and white candle a lot

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So glad you enjoyed Susan!

[@patchadams4me]

I was number 1,000! Really enjoyed the tips. Thank you.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed

[@vivoyeur]

🤦🏽‍♀️ I just bought candle making wicks from Amazon. Dang it! I never thought of doing it this way. Next time I shall. Thanks for the reminder.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I try and not waste much!! It works great . Thanks for watching

[@copperhousefarm4794]

A tip for you. Put the glass with the candle in the freezer for a few minutes. the frozen candle will pop out of the jar.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

That’s a great time. Thanks for sharing.

[@nataliekady982]

I think you are great!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much!! Glad you are enjoying Natalie

[@eleanorsinclair6539]

When I have a little candle left in the jar I put it in the freezer for a while then take it out use a butter knife to loosen it and the wax comes out

[@Moon-eg3vm]

We did a project like the photo on candle in college back in mid-70s. But we put clear contact on the front & burnish. Place in warm water with Joy or Dawn. The paper fibers will fall off & the colors are stuck on the contact paper. You don’t have to cover it with clear cote or Modge Podge.

[@blessedoverlander4864]

❤️🌸

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching !

[@aprilkise8183]

Love these candles! My fav is the wooden bowl, it's so down to earth like. I never see wooden bowls around where I live though and I have never seen those wide wicks. Thanks for the show! Merry Christmas

[@OurUpcycledLife]

The wide wicks you can get on Amazon. Thank you for watching April ! 🤗 Happy Holidays

[@shellybrower4103]

I loved the wooden bowl candle. So pretty. ☺️

[@tammybaker7629]

❤💚

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Tammy !

[@KritikaChugh-fk7ur]

Please post more videos how to fix printed messages and pictures of loved ones on candles

[@janawilliams5808]

🦄

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you for watching Jana ! 🤗 Happy Holidays

[@lydialangfordjoiner765]

😮!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Lydia!

[@jannoliver1434]

Hi! I love your videos and especially this one with candles. I have two questions though if I may. Once you start burning them is the throw ( smell good)? I always wonder how much essential oils to add to make the smell nice and strong. Second question with wooden bowls someone asked me if these are fire safe so I thought I’d ask. Thanks so much! I hope you don’t mind the questions.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Jann! I find they smell nice with 5 -7 drops in that size candles. I have never had any problems burning any but of course you don't leave unattended

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

I used to make candles and this is a great idea, I’m sure your using a pan that is just for crafting but as a tip, I always added some water to my pan and it really helps to heat the wax up faster.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Great tip!

[@indigoblue4791]

Please Note: Using crayons to add color looks great BUT when you go to burn your candles it smells really terrible, it smokes too, the more crayon you use the worse it is. Just letting you know so you aren't disappointed after you've put in all the work. For outdoor candles it might not bother you too much of course.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

That's good to know. I usually don't add very much and have never noticed a difference but will be mindful of it next time. Thanks for watching!

[@indigoblue4791]

@@OurUpcycledLife 😊

[@jodudley6823]

How do u get the unused wax cleaned so well out of the jars?

[@pattiestarzynski]

Beautiful candles, but a little FYI, a friends house almost burnt down using a home made candle with a wooden bowl. Lucky it didn't burn the house down but it totally destroyed their living room.

[@jackiemepstead9218]

Love all the candles. I too use up my old candles just like you but the only thing is when the candles cool there is a hole ( of wax) in the center. I cannot work out what I am doing wrong I can see you candles do not have this.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Hmmm I am unsure ? Maybe temp of wax ?

[@eileengreybull4724]

I'm trying to figure out how to decorate candle holders.

[@WomanUnfiltered]

I'd be concerned with using a wick that isn't anchored. Once the wax heats as it burns the wick will start to float around.

[@tarynkriebel319]

How do you anchor the wick?

[@tarynkriebel319]

Some commenters here make me afraid to make these

[@SirThreepio]

What about candles in church? They don't have an anchor.

[@WomanUnfiltered]

@@SirThreepio Tapered candles burn differently than say candles in jars due to the height. There's a reason why they sell the stickers for the metallic wick holders.

[@pamelayourek4143]

I’ve watched this wonderful video several times. Can the “Snowfakes” candle method also work on a battery candle ?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

If the battery candle has a was coating on it , yes you can! If not you can decoupage it on :) Thanks for watching

[@annakennel356]

Did u use low setting for hair dryer? About how long for tissue paper or photo to adhere?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I use high setting and just do it till the wax melts into the paper. Hard to say how long but you will see the picture turn colour so you know its finished. Thanks for watching

[@hartmanartsource]

To make that photo candle easier, why not just print it out on tissue or vellum? I have made lanterns with vellum photo prints, and they are amazing looking!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes you can also do that

[@janetjago-lee129]

I would love to see your lanterns!

[@melonmahfood2439]

The wood bowl for sure, but do you need to worry about it catching on fire???

[@OurUpcycledLife]

No I have not had a problem at all. Just don't leave it unattended Thank you for watching ! 🤗 Happy Holidays

[@adobeblue4360]

Hi, I believe you can safely melt your wax in the microwave. It is quicker and has less chance of it burning. Of course, this cannot be done in a tin can but an old container that is glass will work well. In this case, you can have the heat source (microwave ) in your shop, maybe a thrift store one that is just used for craft projects.

[@createcece6360]

I'm not well versed with essential oils. Is there a certain brand that you like more than others?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I am not either ! I don't use alot of them . I just buy them at home sense. Thanks for watching