Candles with messages in a candle basket

Candles are more than just a source of light; they are an expression of your creativity and your personal touch. With our detailed instructions, you can create a personalised candle basket from craft sticks and decorate your candles with unique Easter stamp motifs. This DIY idea is not only an eye-catcher in your home, but also makes a perfect personalised gift.

Step 1: Prepare the stamping

Choose any Clear Stamp from your collection. These transparent stamps allow for precise designs as they are placed on a transparent Clear Stamp Holder. Press the Clear Stamp onto the holder and dab it carefully with the ink pads to ensure even ink application.

Step 2: Stamp printing on transfer or water slide foil

Use the prepared transfer/water-slide foil and print the stamp motif on it. Allow the ink to dry thoroughly to avoid smudging during further work.

Step 3: Transfer the motif to the candle

Once dry, cut the motif out of the film. Dip the motif in water for around 30-40 seconds. When the backing film can be easily moved, it is ready to be applied to the candle. Carefully slide the motif onto the surface of the candle.

Step 4: Finishing touches and drying

You can now use a soft cloth to smooth out any creases in the motif and dab off any excess water. Leave the decorated candles to dry overnight so that the motif adheres securely.

Tip: To keep your stamps clean and usable for a long time, clean them after use with a special stamp cleaner. Apply a small amount of cleaner to a clean cloth and rub the stamp with it.

Step 5: Design terracotta pots

Grab your craft paints and paint the small terracotta pots and two craft blocks to your taste. Allow the colours to dry well. Decorate the dried blocks with your stamps of choice.

Step 6: Design the sturdy candle basket

Press a soft wax disc into each painted pot. This ensures that the candles are stable. Make a frame out of four wooden blocks by sticking them together with handicraft glue. Once the glue has dried, set up the frame and stick a block in front and behind it to securely place the terracotta pots inside. For additional stability, we recommend gluing a back wall. To do this, use an upright block as a placeholder to ensure equal spacing.

Tip: Leave a little space at the top of the frame so that you can transport your candle basket more easily later.

Step 7: Final decoration

Once all the components have dried thoroughly, place the decorated candles in the prepared pots in the frame. And voilà - your unique candle basket is ready!

You have now created a beautiful decorative piece for your home or a unique gift for friends and family.