Candle holders are great when it comes to decorating. However, you can customize them for every season and occasion with these creative decorating ideas for glass candle holders.
In this article, you’ll find creative decorating ideas suitable for various types of glass candle holders, including votives, jars, bowls, and lanterns. Whether you’re looking to adorn your candle holders with external decorations like ribbons and tape or seeking inspiration for what to fill them with, these ideas will help you elevate your home decor with charm and style.
Key Takeways
Decorating Glass Candle Holders on the Outside:
- Tape and Spray Paint Decor: Use tape and spray paint to add patterns and colors to the outside of glass votives.
- Vibrant Paper Lanterns: Wrap glass votive candles with colorful sandwich paper and tie with ribbons for a lively exterior.
- Romantic Lace Ribbons: Embellish glass candle holders with lace ribbons for a touch of romance and elegance.
- Adorning with Washi Tape: Elevate glass candle holders with decorative washi tape for intricate patterns and designs.
- Elegant Doily Decor: Wrap glass candle holders in delicate doilies for a vintage-inspired exterior.
What to Put in Glass Candle Holders:
- Customizing with Colored Sand: Layer glass candle holders with colored sand for a vibrant look.
- Lavender-infused Lanterns: Fill glass candle lanterns with lavender for a soothing fragrance.
- Seaside-inspired Lanterns: Fill glass lanterns with seashells to evoke a coastal ambiance.
- Pasta-themed Lanterns: Decorate glass lanterns with pasta shapes or alphabet pasta for a whimsical touch.
- Sweet Sugar Sprinkle Decor: Fill glass votives with colorful sugar sprinkles for a playful display.
- Fall-inspired Legume Decor: Fill candle holders and vases with legumes for a rustic autumnal aesthetic.
1. Decorating glass candle holders with colored sand
You can use sand colors that match the decor of the room, or you can choose contrasting colors. Follow the steps as shown above and learn how to make decorative sand layers. Find out how to make colored sand at home in our post about DIY colored sand.
2. Decorating glass votives with tape and spray paint
Add a new decorative element to your home – for your bedside table, to decorate the living room, or to set the mood for a romantic dinner. The procedure is so simple and the votives so cute that you’ll want to make more of them. Take a look at the tutorial below.
You can try different patterns as well.
3. Glass jars wrapped in colorful paper
Whether you’re hosting a summer soiree or simply want to add a splash of color to your home, these charming lanterns are sure to delight.
Wrap glass votive candles in colorful sandwich paper and tie them with raffia ribbons.
4. Lavender-infused Lanterns
Create a sensory experience with glass lanterns filled with fragrant lavender. Not only do these lanterns exude a soothing ambiance, yet they also smell amazing!
5. Decorating glass candle jars with pasta
The perfect decoration for an Italian-themed dinner. You can also use pasta in other shapes, such as cars or the good old alphabet pasta! If you have a bigger candle holder, you can just fill it up and place the candle inside.
6. Decorating glass candle holders with lace ribbons
Achieve a romantic ambiance with glass candle holders adorned in delicate lace ribbons. Whether displayed as standalone accents or incorporated into table centerpieces, lace ribbons add a touch of sophistication to any setting.
7. Coastal Chic Seashell Lanterns
Channel seaside vibes with glass lanterns filled with an assortment of shells in varying shapes and sizes. Instead of sand you can use salt.
8. Glass votives filled with sugar sprinkles
Infuse whimsy into your decor with glass votives filled with colorful sugar sprinkles. Perfect for birthday celebrations or festive occasions, these sugary accents are sure to dazzle guests and ignite joy.
9. Garden pathway lights
Enhance your outdoor ambiance with glass candle jars serving as charming pathway lights. Illuminate garden paths with the warm glow of candles, creating a magical atmosphere for evening strolls or outdoor gatherings.
10. Making colorful dots with wax
Create captivating patterns on glass candle holders with colorful wax dots.
11. Fall-inspired Decor – Filling candle holders and vases with legumes
Celebrate the autumn season by filling candle holders and vases with an assortment of legumes. Embrace the harvest spirit with this rustic and charming decor idea, perfect for adding warmth and coziness to your fall gatherings.
12. Decorating with washi tape
With just a few strips of tape, you can transform ordinary candle holders into eye-catching decor pieces that command attention.
13. Decorating with doilies
Add a touch of vintage charm to your glass candle jars with delicate doilies. Wrap these intricately patterned textiles around your candle holders to create a romantic and whimsical look. Perfect for weddings, tea parties, or everyday decor, doily-adorned candle holders exude timeless elegance and grace.
Bonus: Glass bowl decoration ideas
Enhance your table settings with exquisite glass bowl centerpieces adorned with flowers and floating candles. Create a captivating centerpiece by arranging fresh flowers in a glass bowl filled with water. Choose blooms that complement your color scheme and theme, such as roses, lilies, or hydrangeas.
For a festive twist, incorporate cranberries into your glass bowl centerpieces. The rich red hue of the cranberries adds warmth and dimension to your centerpiece, making it perfect for holiday celebrations or winter gatherings.
Alternatively, infuse a sense of tranquility into your table decor with pebbles in glass bowls. Select smooth river rocks or polished stones to create a serene foundation for your centerpiece. Arrange your floral arrangements or floating candles atop the pebbles, adding a natural element to your table that evokes a sense of calm and balance.
