Transform Glass Vases into Stunning Christmas Candleholders: 5 Easy Ideas
Have you noticed that plain glass vases are readily available, from thrift-store finds to Dollar Tree vases? These inexpensive glass vases are easy to transform into stunning Christmas Candleholders with just a few additional supplies. You can quickly and easily create these five high-end candleholders for your mantel, table centerpieces, and more. Let me show you how.
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#1 – Easy Painted Glass Vases
One of my favorite ways to create a high-end candleholder is with paint. For this project, I used FolkArt Murano Metallic Acrylic Glass Paint in Gold to create trees around the exterior of the vases.
Painted Glass Vase Supplies
You only need a clean vase, the metallic paint, and a toothpick to complete this project. I used two different-sized vases I found at a Habitat ReStore for $ 1 each. I washed the vases and used rubbing alcohol to ensure all residue was removed.
How To Paint Trees
To paint these fun trees, begin at the bottom of the vase and draw a line of paint up the side.
Use the toothpick to spread the paint away from the center in both directions for a tree branch appearance. Spread all the way to the top of the paint, letting the size of your branches diminish as you get to the top.
Continue adding a variety of tree heights until you have circled the glass vase.
Add remote control flicker pillar candles so you don’t have to remove the candle to turn it on and off.
#2 – Greenery and Nuts Candle Holder
For the next candle holder, I used a Dollar Tree $1.25 vase, a small metal candle holder, two pine-greenery candle rings, and nuts.
First, add one of the pine candle rings to the bottom of the vase with the metal candle holder in the center.
Next, fill the top of the metal candle holder with nuts of your choice. Add a candle of your choice, and add the second pine greenery candle ring.
I tried a real candle and a battery-operated tea light candle. Which do you like best?
Supplies
#3 – Wide Mouth 6″ Vase Candle Holder
Next, I used a wide-mouth glass vase with a simple 6″ candle ring and a flicker candle. Just insert the greenery candle ring into the jar and add your candle. Easy, peasy!
Wide Mouth Candle Holder Supplies
#4 – Berries and Nuts Candle Holder
Using the same size wide-mouth glass vase, you can create a stunning candle holder with berries and nuts.
Begin by adding a small candle holder to the center of the vase. Then fill in with nuts of your choice. Place the flicker candle on the candle holder.
Finally, fill in the cranberries. I used faux cranberries, but you can use fresh cranberries if you choose. I also tied a bow around the container, which is optional.
Supplies for Berries and Nuts Candle Holder
- Remote Control Flicker Pillar Candles
- 6 x 8″ Glass Vase
- Faux Cranberries
- Small Candle Holders
- Sage Velvet Ribbon
#5 – Fresh Rosemary and Dried Orange Candle Holder
Finally, I found two small vases at the thrift store and decided to use them together for a layered candleholder. For this candle holder, I added the small glass inside the larger one and added a small amount of water. Then I cut fresh rosemary from my garden and added it to the water. Placing each stem between to the two glass vases.
Fill in around the glass with rosemary stems.
Then add dried orange slices around the outside of the rosemary so that it’s visible through the glass vase.
Lastly, I added a battery-operated tea light candle to the inside vase.
The double vases keep the rosemary hydrated and fresh. However, you want to keep the orange slices above the waterline.
The fresh rosemary looks lovely and adds a lovely scent to your home during the holidays.
Insider Tip
There are many options for making a double glass candle holder. I used rosemary and dried oranges, however you can use any greenery of your choice. Other options would be to use fresh citrus slices such as lemons, oranges, limes or grapefruit. The ability to add water will help to keep your arrangement fresh longer.
Bonus Inexpensive Glass Vase DIY
Last year, I added these DIY Glass Candle Holders to my mantel. They are so easy to make and have a high-end look. To see the full tutorial, go to – How To Turn Dollar Tree Vases Into Stunning High-End Glass Candle Holders.
I hope you enjoyed all the options for turning inexpensive glass vases into stunning candle holders, perfect for Christmas decorating.
I love these ideas. Great for Christmas and winter!
Betty,
Thank you! I’m so glad you like these ideas. Yes, most will be perfect for Winter. Have a blessed week and Happy Thanksgiving.
I love all these great candleholder ideas! Candlelight makes a room feel so comfy cozy.
Lisa,
I’m so glad you like these ideas. Yes, I love to have flickering candles around the farmhouse especially in the fall, Christmas. Have a blessed week and a Happy Thanksgiving.
These are are all such clever ideas! Thanks for sharing.
Carol,
I’m so glad you like them. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and a blessed week.
This is exactly what I needed to read today! I’ve been trying to figure out how to add more short candles that look festive to our Thanksgiving table. It’s going to be super long (11 people), and I didn’t want to spend a ton of money making a centerpiece for the entire table. The last one with the rosemary and dried oranges is IT! Now, even the people on the outside edges of the table will feel special. Hoping to find something at the dollar store. How big around were the vases? Thanks so much! pinned
Cindy,
I found them at GoodWill and the largest one is 5 inches in diameter and the smaller one is just over 3 1/4 inches in diameter. Hope this helps. There’s just enought room for one row of rosemary between the two glasses.