Grab Some Clothespins For This Elegant DIY Candle Holder Idea
If you're stuck looking for a simple and stylish craft to take on during a lazy afternoon between your more pressing projects, pin this idea to your to-do board right now: a repurposed clothespin candle holder. Stay with us. This DIY from the Craft Easy Moments TikTok account starts with scrap materials and simple wooden clothespins (a surprisingly versatile crafter essential for everything from storage pieces to clothespin DIY bird feeders ... who knew?). In only a few quick steps, the creator disassembles the clothespins, attaches them to a sturdy cardboard tape roll core, and decorates the piece with lacy trim, ultimately ending up with an elegant tabletop accent oozing cottage charm.
To make this project as cheap as possible, round up clothespins you already have. If that's not an option, head to Dollar Tree for a pack of Crafter's Square Clothespins — they cost $1.25. The original design uses the rigid round cardboard from the center of a tape roll, but you can also shape flat cardboard pieces to form the framework for the candle holder. Lastly, you'll need hot glue and embellishments.
Of course, you don't want to put a real candle directly inside a wood container. That's why the original creator adds a glass cup-style candle holder inside the wooden surround. Plan the size of the wooden outer portion to accommodate the diameter of the glass candle holder you choose. Another option is to simply use a battery-powered candle without a real frame. You're able to skip the glass cup in that case, since it won't generate any heat. Or, if you've already tried out the countertop storage DIY using clothespins and a glass jar, you can work off of that design by turning it into a candle holder.
Clothespins create a durable, elegant candle surround
To disassemble the clothespins, twist the two sides in opposite directions; the spring should give way easily. In the original video, the DIYer leaves the clothespins plain, but painting or staining the wood pieces lets you easily customize the finished look. Coloring the pieces in RIT dye is another quick and simple way to get the shade you want on all of the clothespins. You could alternate the colors of the clothespins, too. When they're ready, glue the wood pieces onto the cardboard frame, arranging them next to one another like fence pickets (if needed, cut the cardboard to be shorter than the wood pieces so it doesn't show). Glue lace trim and a row of beads around the center to complete the look, and position the glass candle holder in the center.
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We love this candle styling idea because it's easy to customize — change up the design and embellishments to make the holder more unique. Tie burlap or twine around the wood for rustic vibes, or attach ribbons or strips of fabric to make it pop. Alternatively, you can glue on accents like beads or gemstones all over the wood. To enhance the base, consider installing smaller clothespins as an accent row around the base structure.
The size and shape of the candle holder are also flexible. If you cut a support piece from a large piece of cardboard, you can make it virtually any size. Go taller by cutting a larger strip and attaching two rows of clothespin halves, or use a small, sturdy wooden box if you prefer a square candle holder. With enough clothespins and cardboard, you could fashion an assortment of chic candle holders and style them together into a stunning arrangement.