
Showing posts with label candles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label candles. Show all posts
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
CELEBRATIONS: Thread Wrapped Candles

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Thursday, January 2, 2014
ETCETERAS: a winter centerpiece

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Thursday, December 13, 2012
Etceteras: cameo holiday candles
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
Celebrations: cupcake candle flags

Cupcake and cake flags are so popular right now and the sky is the limit when it comes to decorating sweet treats with flags. I love using these tall super skinny birthday candles for celebrations so I thought it would be fun to incorporate the candle and the flag.

I made a few different types of flags. Leaf green striped flags with a tiny piece of matching velvet ribbon for Easter treats.

Pretty in pink birthday flags with tiny crepe paper streamers.

All occasion “I {heart} U” flags.


This “Take One” flag would be fun for a buffet table or cupcake stand.

Just remember to leave enough room at the top for the candle to burn.


Have a happy day and thanks for visiting.
Carolyn
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Thursday, March 8, 2012
Celebrations: embellished spring candles

I was trying out some different techniques to embellish candles and came up with three different looks.

{left} Mod Podge Doily Candle
{middle} Cork Pad Candle
{right} Tissue Paper Confetti Candle

The doily candle is very simple to make. I used a 1 inch circle cutter to cut doily circles and simply Mod Podged them onto the candle.

I love how this candle looks but the drawback is that I can’t burn it since it’s covered in Mod Podge. Oh well, it’s still pretty to look at.

This candle is also easy to make and instantly changes the look of a plain candle.


I painted little cork pads with silver craft paint and then just peeled them and stuck them to the candle.

Pretty and elegant but I won’t be burning this one either.

I’ve been wanting to try this process for a long time and was pleasantly surprised that it really works.

Here’s how to embellish a candle with tissue paper.
- Cut out pieces of tissue paper.
- Position the paper on the candle and then wrap the candle in wax paper.
- Hold the wax paper tightly and then using a blow dryer, apply hot air to the wax paper.
- The wax begins to melt and the tissue paper absorbs the wax.
- Gently remove the wax paper and let cool.

I love how these turned out and I think that I can burn these candles since the tissue paper should just melt and slide down the candle…. hopefully.
Thanks for visiting!
Carolyn
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Monday, February 28, 2011
Etceteras: emergency kit gift box
With all the bad weather we’ve had this winter, I thought it might be a good idea to have some emergency supplies on hand. I found some emergency candles and match boxes at the dollar store.
I covered the match boxes in kraft paper and added vintage match book graphics.
I wrapped the candles in vintage-looking lace and tied them together with a piece of twine.

I think this would make a nice housewarming gift or party favor. For an extra special gift box or gift basket, you could add additional items, such as; batteries, a flashlight, water bottles, candy, mittens, a deck of cards or anything else that might come in handy if the power went out.
The supplies fit perfectly in a kraft box I had on hand. I finished up the kit by adding a label to the top of the box. (Vintage label courtesy of the Graphics Fairy).
Emergency supplies – check. Hopefully, we won’t need to use them.
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