Love This! Creative Candles

[Above: DIY Vintage Teacup Candles from Hey Gorgeous. Directions on how to make them here!]

Over the past couple of years, I've developed a deep love for candles. There's something extremely relaxing about having a lit candle burning nearby, and nothing helps to create more of an ambiance (if you will), than a dimly-lit room with lots of candles burning.

So, since the holidays are around the corner, I thought it would be fun to share some creative candles today...some are even DIY (holiday gifts, anyone?).

Take a look below...

Above: Log Candle Holder from Blisscraft and Brazen on Etsy

Above: Recycled Starbucks Bottle Soy Candle from WineWix on Etsy (they also sell really cute recycled wine bottle candles!)

Above: Lace Votive from Southern Bell Weddings on Etsy

Above: DIY Recycle Altoid Tin Candles from Rad Megan in Words & Pictures (directions here!). 

Above: Mason Jar Candle Holders (a new wedding or outside event favorite!) from Treasure Again on Etsy. 

...And for those who are looking for something really out there, of course there are many candle options for you, too (I even came across a poo-shaped candle on one site! Eek!)...two that I thought were *interesting* are below:

Above: Cereal Candle from GreenerGrass Crafts on Etsy (also makes Hostess Cupcake Candles, Gummy Worm Candles, Hot Dog Candles--it's crazy!)

Above: PBR Candle from Scyth 3 on Etsy (a big shout-out to all my hipsters out there!)

Who knew candles could be so interesting, right?  So instead of giving your ordinary old candles this year, think outside the jar (hehe!) and get creative on someone...