50+ Creative Ways to Use Wax Seals With DIY Crafts

Wax seals are having a serious moment, and honestly, we are here for it. 

From elegant envelopes to playful decor, wax sealing is a great way to add an extra level of class and a unique look to almost any project. 

Whether you’re using traditional wax sticks and wax beads with a tea light candle and melting spoon, or reaching for a glue gun, sealing wax gun, or even glue sticks for a crafty tool technique, there are so many different techniques to explore. 

This roundup of 50 creative ideas dives into wax seals for special occasions like wedding invitations, gift tags, and stationary details, as well as modern twists like honey bee wax seal stickers, own enamel dots, and decorative elements for the front of cards. You’ll see how a wax seal stamp, peg stamp, or wax stamper can create a beautiful wax seal with a nice round circle, perfect size, and that satisfying raised part once the wax cools. 

We’re covering everything from parchment paper and silicone mat setups to ice pack tricks for the roundest seal, plus tips for adding metallic pigment, super fine sparkly powder, color copper accents, wax shine, and a little shimmer—or a bit of shimmer—using lots of different colors, combo of colors, patterned double pours, transparent beeswax, and even a little bit of leftover wax.

Basic Supplies Needed for Wax Sealing:

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• Wax seal stamps (20 pieces in this kit)
• Gold wax pellets
• Wax warmer spoon
• Arteza Bright gold acrylic paint marker
• Premade or faux wax seals
• Hot glue gun
• Hot glue sticks (standard glue sticks work great)
• Wax seal double sided tape sticker (for envelopes)
• Craft tweezers (optional but helpful)

50 Creative ways to USE your wax seals:

1. Seal envelopes for letters or cards
2. Add to a wine bottle
3. Add to wedding invitations
4. Finish thank-you notes
5. Embellish holiday cards
6. Seal handwritten calligraphy pieces
7. Add to pen-pal letters
8. Decorate postcards
9. Seal folded parchment-style notes
10. Add to bookmarks
11. Create custom stationery sets
12. Seal gift wrap folds
13. Add to gift tags
14. Decorate kraft paper packages
15. Seal tissue paper around gifts
16. Add to handmade product packaging
17. Seal ribbon knots
18. Finish party favor bags
19. Decorate wax-paper-wrapped gifts
20. Add to advent calendar envelopes
21. Frame wax seals as wall art
22. Add to ornament hooks
23. Create wax seal garlands
24. Decorate wax candles 
25. Make wax seal magnets
26. Display in shadow boxes
27. Add to wreaths
28. Decorate place cards
29. Accent napkin rings
30. Embellish journal pages
31. Seal diary entries
32. Add to scrapbooks
33. Create custom planner tabs
34. Decorate bookplates
35. Add to vision boards
36. Mark special dates
37. Finish folded zines
38. Create layered collage art
39. Add to artist trading cards
40. Wedding escort cards
41. Baby shower favors
42. Bridal shower invitations
43. Holiday party place settings
44. Birthday party favors
45. Graduation announcements
46. Anniversary notes
47. Memorial keepsakes
48. Quinceañera invitations
49. Themed dinner parties
50. Embellishments for Junk Journals

If you want to go even further, wax seals also pair beautifully with:

• dried flowers
• vellum
• lace
• leather tags
• acrylic blanks
• laser-cut bases

CHECK OUT THESE FUN WAX SEAL CRAFTS TO INSPIRE:

How to Make Wax Seals (DIY Seal for Letter/gifts)

Wax seals are one of those classic details that instantly make any paper project feel thoughtful and special, and the good news is they’re much easier to make than they look. 

Whether you love the tradition of wax sealing or want a modern shortcut, there are several simple ways to create beautiful seals with just a little practice. 

This basic tutorial covers the most common methods for heating wax, how to use a wax seal stamp, and a few easy ideas for putting your finished seals to use.

How to Make Crushed Glass Glitter Wax Seals DIY

Wax seals have made a huge comeback, and it’s easy to see why!

They instantly elevate envelopes, cards, and décor with texture, shine, and a sense of old-world charm. 

How to Make Wax Seals: Heart Envelope Garland DIY

Learn to make a colorful paper envelope garland; folded right onto twine, Cricut-cut heart shapes, faux wax seals accented in gold, and a romantic “sealed with a kiss” feel, this Valentine love letter garland is a charming handmade decoration that blends vintage wax-stamp style with modern crafting techniques.

How to Make Wax Seal Frame Stamps with Hot Glue DIY

Wax seals are already timeless, but when you turn them into custom photo wax seals, they become deeply personal, nostalgic, and completely irresistible. 

This project transforms printed photos into miniature framed wax seals that look like tiny heirlooms—perfect for greeting cards, creative stationery, and keepsake crafts.

How to Make Miniature Wax Seal with Mini Envelopes

There is something undeniably magical about mini things. 

When everyday objects are recreated at a tiny scale, they instantly feel more whimsical, more precious, and honestly… more fun.

Chinese New Year: Horse (Craft Ideas for Lunar 2026)

Make a Red Letter garland using red envelopes and wax seals for the perfect finishing touch--almost like Chinese coins!

Chinese New Year has always felt like the perfect blend of tradition, color, and creativity, and it’s one of my favorite occasions to celebrate with simple handmade decor at home. 

How to Make Wax Seals with Pressed Flowers DIY!

Transform a boring envelope into a message adorned for a king by adding a wax seal with pressed flowers.

Wax seals are elegant and so much fun to use...melting the wax, pressing the stamp...it's incredibly cool.

Add a pressed flower or four leaf clover from your yard for even more snail-mail-letter specialness!

Maps and Wax Seals

Seal the perfect gift with a map wrapping paper and a wax seal attaching a name tag.

This fun craft is a great finishing touch to a thoughtful gift.

 

Edible Hogwarts Chocolate Seal Cookies--Harry Potter Week!

Make the perfect Hogwarts approved cookies with the official Hogwarts seal, imprinted in chocolate!

These cookies are perfection.

 How to Make Edible Rose Gold Wax Seals!

These chocolate dipped strawberries with a little rose gold fleur de lis are perfection and great for Mother's Day!

Wax Sealed Easter Eggs!

Make the perfect sealed Easter eggs using a wax seal and some colorful twine.

Our favorite wax seal craft is to decorate holiday gifts with a little something extra special.

Add that element of thoughtfulness and WOW using wax seals on all your correspondence.

That's it!

Whether you love working with an open flame and candle wax or prefer melted wax from a sealing wax stick or wax melts at the top of the furnace, these ideas are meant to be a fun way to experiment, play, and get inspired alongside your crafty friends. 

You’ll find simple steps, favorite technique breakdowns, and even a full process video or two showing how melted wax transforms into little dots, bold wax seal design moments, and polished stationary details with that extra wax shine. 

From using a paper towel for quick cleanup to testing how a wax seal design sets on parchment paper, these projects prove wax sealing is an excellent way to elevate cards, decor, and packaging with lots of fun and personality. 

Some supplies linked may include affiliate links (helping support doodlecraftblog.com), and we’ve included resources for uploading & non-users, plus trusted favorites like honey bee stamps wax seal products. 

No matter if you’re crafting at home, prepping wedding invitations, or dreaming up ideas inspired by places like St. Kitts & Nevis, these 50 ideas show how wax seals—done with different designs, different techniques, and a little bit of creativity—can turn everyday projects into something truly special.

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