Candle Crafts and Food Ideas

Candles are very important for many reasons in the Catholic church. We have Baptism candles, Paschal candles, Easter candles, and Advent candles. We celebrate Candlemas (coming up February 2) and the feast of St. Blaise is coming up on February 3. On St. Blaise’s feast day, we are blessed with beautiful candlesticks. To read more about St. Blaise, click here.

Cakes designed to look like candles for catholic celebration on a decorative cloth.

 

Find some great directions on Instructables for making

these ice candles that turn out with a lacy look to them.

Catholic ice candles in blue and white on decorative silver plates.

I love this rolled felt candle ornament from Kaboose.Felt Catholic Candle on a light blue decorative cloth with text and design of snowflakes.

Make candles out of old crayon pieces with

No Time for Flashcards.Crayons in a jar next to popsicle sticks and baking cups symbolizing Catholic candle making.

Kaboose also has directions on how to make

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this candle from a ribbon spool.Ribbon Spool Catholic Candle with bow at bottom and felt greenery. Standing in front of a white backdrop.

Make your own dipped candles with

Fun in my Backyard.Hand dipping candles on a green table for Catholic use.

I love these adorable edible candles from

Family Fun! And they’re easier than they look!Cookies and Cinnamon Sticks with frosting to make Catholic candles on a decorative white cloth table.
I also found these great rolled beeswax candles

on Simply Living Well.Hands rolling beeswax into candles on wooden table for Catholic use.

You can read all about diy Paschal Candles for Easter time here.

Paschal Candles at Home, link above graphic.