# DIY Candle Makeovers The 'Almost Makes Perfect' Blog Updates Drugstore Candles By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-05-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almost-makes-perfect References: [almostmakesperfect](http://www.almostmakesperfect.com/2014/04/22/diy-drugstore-candle-makeover-with-printable-labels/) The mastermind behind the Almost Makes Perfect blog has come up with a creative way to update bland [drugstore candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finery-candles). Instead of just leaving the label on, people can now follow these steps to make these illuminators look like [pieces of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-candle-collection). Molly, the creator of Almost Makes Perfect states, "there honestly might be a psychological reaction to good packaging, because I think a [pretty candle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-maker-gardener-candle) just smells better." To get this same reaction, buy your candles from the drugstore, print out the labels available on her site, and stick them on at whatever angle you desire. For those who are feeling extra creative, you can print off your own label designs and stick them to the front of your candles to make them more personal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Candle Labeling:** DIY candles with custom labeling offers an opportunity for innovative packaging designs. - **Drugstore Candle Hacks:** Innovative candle makeovers offer consumers a cheap DIY alternative for luxury candles. - **Personalized Candle Design:** Personalized candles using downloaded designs offer an alternative for mass produced candles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** An opportunity to explore custom candle designs as part of a wider range of home decor products. - **Craft Supplies:** An opportunity to market downloadable label designs as part of wider craft supplies for creative individuals. - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** Custom label designs offer an opportunity to market candles as a part of the luxury beauty and cosmetics market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Candle Refill Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candle-refill-kit.md) - [Food-Inspired Novelty Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-savage.md) - [Refillable Designer Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diptyque-4.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Candle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-maker.md) - [Rejuvenated Concept Candle Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candle-stores.md) - [DIY Soy Candle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-soy-candle.md) - [Personalized Candle Scents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-candle.md) - [Self-Leveling Coconut Wax Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adlan-fragrances.md) - [Uplifting Youthful Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friday-collective.md)