Make A Candle Holder That Looks So High End With A Dollar Tree DIY

There's a certain level of satisfaction that comes with using low-budget decor to spruce up your home, especially when it engages your creative muscles. Just ask TikToker @aprilp079, who crafted a high-end-looking candle holder with just a handful of Dollar Tree finds. This is the kind of straightforward project that will still have friends and family asking, "Where did you buy it?" And that's when you'll get an extra ounce of satisfaction on top of what you're already feeling, because you can proudly say, "I made it!"

To make a luxe candle holder using Dollar Tree containers that will add charm to a countertop, entryway table, or even your bedroom nightstand, you'll need four Square Beaded Wood Tassel Hangers, a Crafter's Square Wood Box that measures around 5 ½ inches in width and length, some strong glue (such as super glue or epoxy), and spray paint. Of course, you'll also need a candle to place in the middle. Since ordinary spray paint can't handle high heat (and you're working with flammable materials), lighting a real candle could be a fire hazard, so you may want to opt for a fake candle like Dollar Tree's battery-powered Luminessence Brighter LED Tealight Candle. And if you want to change up the decor, this makeshift container makes an adorable plant holder for faux greenery and floral accents.

Once you've gathered your supplies, start by cutting the tassel and beads off of the carved piece of wood. Do this for all four wood hangers. Then, glue each carved piece to one side of the square wood box, making sure each edge of the carved wood touches the one adjacent to it. This means you'll need to apply glue along both the bottoms and seams of the pieces so they stick together.

After you've attached all the pieces to the box (and let the glue dry), flip it over and glue four matching beads repurposed from the tassels to each corner of the box's bottom to serve as legs, if desired. Once that's set, go in with your spray paint. While the creator of this DIY sprayed the inside silver and the outside an off-white color, the color scheme is entirely up to you. A gold interior with a black exterior, for example, would give the piece an expensive, elevated look, but you can use paints that complement your existing decor or apply versatile neutrals like gray, brown, or beige to work with almost any color palette. If you'd rather not spray paint the assembled piece, you could instead spray the individual carved pieces beforehand. Since you can't light the candle unless you find a metal tin that fits inside the holder to fully contain the flame and dripping wax, a faux candle is a great alternative, especially when you use options like Jenn Todryk's realistic solution for flameless candles. Or, better yet, you can opt for a taller candle in a glass or metal holder that protects the surrounding DIY box.