Homemade candles are great as a gift and a way of treating yourself. Try out these DIY ideas to play around with bright colors and enticing smells. Candle making at home is a fun, easy way to make candles that you can use around the home or give as gifts or wedding favors. Homemade candles are incredibly popular and, most of the time, even better than the ones we can find in the store – more cost effective too!