Lady wraps some of her old jars with yarn. Try not to love the result

Mason jars are a crafter's dream because of their versatility and durability, not to mention their rustic charm. The clever tutorials below demonstrate how to transform these ordinary glass containers into stunning one-of-a-kind candle votives. No matter the decor of your home, you're sure to find a way to bring the warm glow of candlelight in the beautifully-presented options below.

The following DIY is a way to play with negative space and create a peek-a-boo effect with the candlelight. The strategy is to wrap yarn of various widths around jars, then spray paint the entire surface with white paint (though any color could work). Once they're dry, simply uncoil the yarn.

Materials
Clean glass jars: Soak them in water to remove any labels, use Goo Gone to eliminate any sticky residue, and give them a thorough wash with soap.

Yarn or string: Fuzzy fibers are acceptable for this project.

White spray paint: I suggest using a Flat finish for a clean winter-inspired look.

Protective surface cover: This will safeguard your work area and facilitate proper drying.

Step 1 - Wrapping the Jars:

Begin by selecting your clean glass jars, which you may already have on hand. Take your preferred yarn or string. Start by tightly winding it around the neck of the jar and secure it with a knot.

Step 2 - Creating the Texture:

With the string in place, wrap it tightly around the remainder of the jar, crisscrossing and overlapping as you go. Continue this process until you achieve your desired textured pattern. Finally, tie the loose end of the string to where you began, and trim off any excess string.

Step 3 - Preparing for Painting:

Position the jars upside down on your protected surface, ensuring they are evenly spaced to ensure even spray coverage.

Step 4 - Applying Spray Paint:

Take your can of white spray paint and apply 2-3 coats evenly to the jars. Remember to allow 5-10 minutes of drying time between each coat.

Step 5 - Unwrapping and Decorating:

Once the jars are completely dry, carefully cut the string at a single point and gently unwrap it from the jars. Your textured glass candle holders are now ready for use.

Step 6 - Optional Twine Decoration:

For an additional layer of texture, consider wrapping some twine around the bases of the jars. This will add another visual element to your creations.

Step 7 - Adding Candles:

Place your preferred tea light candles inside the jars and let your creative instincts shine as you decorate your space with these delightful homemade candle holders.

You can also experiment with different colors: