Decorating with candles and candle holders is one of the many inexpensive and creative ways to add a touch of elegance and creativity to any party or event.
There are several ways to use beads, ribbons and glitter to decorate candles and create personalized holders, turning plain and ordinary looking candles into a masterpiece even Da Vinci would be proud of.
After the party is over, these candle holders can be used as home accessories and the candles, if they aren't burnt out can also be used to enhance the living spaces.
Here are a few creative ways to use simple enhancements to create totally unique and personalize candle holders.
You can start by making wire wraps.
String small beds on thin gauge wire and wrap it around the stems of stemmed candle holders for an elegant touch.
If you have votive candle holders, you can tape the wire around the holder from the base to the top and making sure that the ends are properly secured and taped with translucent double-sided tape or strong glue.
Consider using different shapes of beads in contrasting colors for more variety.
You can also wrap them by twisting the wire into knots for added texture.
Candle holders with stems work best for this next idea.
Long stemmed holders have a wide base to keep the top stable.
If you have glitter dust, cover the base of the candle holder with glue and sprinkle the glitter dust all over the base to cover the whole area.
Dust of the excess glitter and you will find yourself with a personalized candle holder that is so glittery.
The light coming out from the candle in the holder above the base will reflect on the glitter and create a whimsical and beautiful look.
If you do not want your holders to be decorated, you can decorate the candles that are used.
If you have thicker candles such as pillar candles, you can press the beads into the surface of the candle.
A warm candle is makes it easy to press the beads in.
seed beads work great for this kind of decoration but you can use any type of beads you like.
Press them according to a desired pattern or randomly press the beads around the candle surface.
Again, you can use beads of different sizes to create and interesting effect as well as beads of different colors.
Another way for personalized candle holders is by etching them or imprinting them with unique messages, sayings or quotes.
If you are not the crafty type, you can use the power of words to let your guests know that you appreciate their presence by including witty quotes.
For a birthday party, use these candle holders as party favors and include messages such as 'Birthdays are nature's way of telling us to eat more cake'.
These kind of quotes will make your guests laugh at not only the humorous approach, but remember you as a fun-loving and cheerful friend.