How to Make a Festive Advent Candle (Simple Tutorial)
Are you interested in learning how to make a festive advent candle? Then, keep on reading.
We will buy a standard candle for this project and decorate it festively. These decorations are easy to make, and the sky is the limit. Your only limitation is your imagination.
So, what do we need to get started?
Supplies to Make a Festive Advent Candle
- Two sheets of wrapping paper (with distinct colors or designs)
- A candle
- 12 inches of jute or twine rope
- A thin metallic ribbon
- Two different-sized wooden buttons
- Red satin ribbon
- Two big wooden beads
- Two tiny wooden cube beads
- One sheet of green construction paper
I like to use whatever candle I have available. Any short pillar candle will do, but if you want scented candles, why not get one of these divinely scented candles from Amazon? You can choose the warm orange, clove, cinnamon, and warm spice smell, perfect for winter and the holidays, or any of their other uplifting fragrances.
Tools to Make Your Candle
- A green Sharpie or any permanent marker
- A pair of scissors
- Hot glue gun
The fun can start now that you have all the supplies and tools.
Instructions on How to Make a Festive Advent Candle
First, we will make the “candle cup” from wrapping paper. Then, we will add a red bow or any color that works with your holiday color scheme. After that, we will add the leaves, buttons, and beads.
Step 1
Cut the wrapping paper into long strips based on the candle height you want to cover. Then, cut these strips into 1.5 to 2-inch widths. The width will depend on how big you want the rolls to be.
Step 2
Roll up these strips of wrapping paper, taking care to roll them to the same thickness. Then, hot glue the ends of each roll to secure them into small wrapping sticks.
Step 3
Use the hot glue gun and stick these wrapping sticks together side-by-side. Now, this is where you can get creative with the look of your “cup.” I usually alternate between colors or design wrapping paper. Glue enough sticks together for your candle to fit comfortably but snugly.
Step 4
Insert the candle into the wrapping stick “cup.”
Step 5
Wrap the red satin ribbon around the candle and fold a bow. Trim off the excess ribbon from the bow.
Step 6
Cut four randomly sized holiday leaves from the green construction paper and draw veins onto the leaves with the green Sharpie.
Step 7
Place one leaf on top of the other in a V-shape and glue them together. Hot glue one set of leaves on the back of the left side of the red bow and the other on the right side of the red bow.
Step 8
Place the smaller wooden button on top of the bigger wooden button. Hot glue the buttons in the middle of the bow.
Step 9
Insert the beads into the thin jute or twine and wrap them around the body of the Christmas candle. Then, tie the string tightly around the candle to ensure the beads won’t fall off.
Done! Now, you can display your beautiful advent candle.
In Conclusion
Now that you know how to make a festive advent candle, why not gather all your plain candles and turn them into festive advent candles? Not only are these amazing for your own home, but they are also great as gifts to your loved ones.
So, what are you waiting for? Get creative and be amazed at how much you can save on your Christmas decorations. Have fun and enjoy.
If you want more creative DIY ideas to complement your Christmas decor, check out our Santa Claus door hanger and snowman tutorials.
