No, they don't have candles. I really like the idea of snowmen or santa and his wife. My sister suggested nutcrackers or christmas soldiers. Not sure how to go about doing any of these as I can not do faces that look right. Thanks for all the suggestions. I really like them and never thought of them myself.
Could you print out faces from embroidery design you have or embroider one on fabric and glue it on. I can't draw either but would look at some way around the problem.
I have seen similar ones in high end shops, intended for using instead of a gift bag when you give a bottle of wine to someone.
They do make pretty good knitting needle holders or for a gift other than wine how about some nice long tapered candles as a hostess gift?
Could you make it look like a snowman or maybe Mr and Mrs Clause and fill with Christmas candy?
How about a mini bulletin board for business cards or telephone numbers at your desk? Or a recipe holder (with a map tack) on the kitchen counter? Very attractive. Could run a little rick rack around the top and bottom if you just need it to look crafty.