Update a plain candle with wrapping paper. This is an inexpensive way to make a gift for the holiday season using luxury wrapping paper. These candles run about $1.00 each and can be found at most local craft stores. Simply choose the wrapping pattern of your choice, cut-out paper, then glue on. This DIY project will take you about 5 minutes per candle to complete. Just think about it… In 30 minutes, you can have 6 original gifts for friends and family this holiday season. Happy crafting!

Things you will need

• Wrapping paper of your choice
• Regular scissors
• Design scissors
• Spray adhesive
• Candle

Step 1: Measure the candle

Step 2:

Trace measurement
Cut out
Spray with adhesive

Step 3:

Line up around candle
Wrap candle
Smooth out paper

Step 4: Bands

Draw lines in different sizes and thickness
Cut out bands

Step 5:

Line up bands
Spray with adhesive
Continue to wrap candle

Step 6: Designer Bands

Repeat previous steps-use same measurements
Draw out lines in different thickness and size
Cut out with designer scissors

Step 7: Finish

Spray adhesive

Wrap bands at different placement

Finished Candles