It is no secret that decorating your home for Halloween can burn a hole in your pocket. Thankfully, there are ways to cut costs by DIY-ing a few decoration items at home. Many DIY Halloween crafts go beyond a pack of faux spider webs and carved pumpkins, but one item that has untapped potential is the good old candle holder.
There are many fun and easy crafts that you can do with your family, and give mundane-looking candle holders a spooky makeover. Here are 15+ simple and easy DIY Halloween candle holders to save some money and add a distinct spooky touch to your space.
These DIY Halloween candle holders are made of wine bottles, glasses, mason jars, etc. Let the crafts begin!
Glass Jar Candle Holder
These Glass Jar Candle Holders use candy and ribbons to add a charming vibe to your home. We are sure these candies will tempt guests to have a closer look at this scrumptious candle holder. Find the full tutorial.
Plastic Jars Candle Holders
Upcycle small glass or plastic jars lying around in the house to make these candle holders. They are cute but evil and will haunt the space with a hauntingly whimsical vibe. Find the full tutorial.
Ghost Clay Candle Holder
Made from air-dried clay, this cute ghost clay candle holder can be made in under 30 minutes. It’s a stress-free holiday craft to try this spooky season. Find the full tutorial.
Glass Lanterns
Get some spooky prints and wrap them around the glass lanterns for an eerie feel. These glass lanterns will definitely give you a classic haunted house feel with bats flying around and ghosts terrorizing a town. Buy prints.
Wine Glasses Candle Holders
Wine glasses can be cute yet sinister Halloween candle holders. They can be a perfect addition to your dining table for Halloween gatherings. You can be creative and personalize your wine glasses however you want, the spookier the better. Find the full tutorial.
Spooky Glass Jars Candle Holders
These Halloween candle holders are made from glass jars and painted with scary faces. They are a fun Halloween-themed activity to try and decorate your home with. Find the full tutorial.
Mason Jar Jack-o’-Lantern Candle Holders
Rock your Halloween decor with mason jar jack-o’-lantern candle holders. These scary candle holders will creep up the space and capture the attention of trick-or-treaters and guests. Find the full tutorial.
Glass Jars Uncanny Candle Holders
Glass jars and a hot glue gun are all you require to make these uncanny candle holders. These candle holders are sure to add a classic horror touch to the space, and their presence can make anyone nervous. Find the full tutorial.
Mason Jar Lacy Candle Holder
Wrap mason jar lights with black lace fabric to evoke the spooky vibe of the holiday. This candle holder is a perfect centerpiece for an elegant and gothic dinner table. Find the full tutorial.
Skull Candle Holder
This DIY skull candle holder, painted in a golden color, can hold three candles on top. It will be a centerpiece for the fireplace mantel. So, if you are looking for a chic, eye-catching candle holder, then don’t hesitate to try this skull candle holder. Find the full tutorial.
Snake Candle Holder
The final result of this snake Halloween candle holder is simply terrifying, given that you can paint it to perfection. This creepy, crawly creature won’t guess flutter around the candle. Find the full Tutorial.
Clay Pumpkin Candle Holder
Incredibly easy and quick, this DIY clay pumpkin candle holder is a perfect choice for fall and Halloween. To complete your Halloween décor, this clay pumpkin candle holder is a must-try. Find the full Tutorial.
Clay Jack-o’-Lantern
This DIY clay Jack-o’-lantern candle holder is a bit tricky to make, but the final result is awesome, and it can be reused again. Give a pumpkin carving a new take with this grinning-faced clay Jack-o’-lantern candle holder. Find the full Tutorial.
Mummy Candle Holder
You can DIY a spooky candle holder with just a few supplies. This mummy candle holder is easy to make and is a great way to upcycle an empty Mason jar. All you need is a clear and clean glass jar, a gauze bandage, glue, and more. Add a candle to your little charmer and mummify the space this Halloween. Find the full tutorial.
Bone Candlesticks
So bony and brooding, these bone candlesticks send chills down the spine. It’s a perfect Halloween craft to try on gloomy days and extend your haunted house décor. You need a bag of bones, Spanish moss, sand, candle plates, a hot glue gun, and more. Find the full tutorial.
Graveyard-Inspired Candle Holders
There is no perfect match for your haunted house setting than these graveyard-inspired candle holders. They are petrifying enough to make guests shiver. Get your reusable rubber gloves, safety pin, concrete, spoon, and bucket. Give your house a haunting transformation with these candle holders. Find the full tutorial.
DIY Skull Candle Holder
This is one of the nicest and creepiest DIY ideas to try during Halloween. For this DIY, you need plastic skulls, saucers, and paint. If you paint them in black, the spookiness gets enhanced. Decorate your table, shelf, or mantel with this ghostly candle holder and cast a spooky spell. Find the full tutorial.
