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30

Sculpture Candles and Oils at Treasure Caravan

March 30, 2008 | 1 Comment

If you are looking for a unique candle gift idea, check out Treasure Caravan’s section on sculpture candles.
This candle is called the Chinese Silver Sea Serpent and its design includes the head of a dragon and the body of a snake.
If you prefer something a little more subdued, there’s also a whole selection of inspirational [...]

Mar

28

Make a Candle Holder Out of Anything

March 28, 2008 | 3 Comments

Here are some fun wacky ideas for items to make into candle holders. There are demonstrations of creations made out of an apple, pear and a gourd. I especially like the pineapple with three drilled holes for tea lights. It would make a very festive centerpiece for a summer or Hawaiian themed party.
Besides drilling [...]

Mar

24

Paper Flowers for a Candle

March 24, 2008 | 1 Comment

I know paper and candles don’t sound like they should go together but if you keep them far enough away from each other, it’s a pretty effect.
I thought this would make a good spring candle craft project and like how they use a rock for the base. You could glue all sorts of other things [...]

Mar

21

Easter Egg Candles

March 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

You can find these colored Easter egg candles at Discount Candles. They also have plain white and some with a yellow yolk. I would love receiving something like this instead of candy but not so sure the kids would feel the same.
Want to make your own Easter egg candle with molds? One Stop Candle [...]

Mar

19

Candle Wrap Project Ideas

March 19, 2008 | 2 Comments

I don’t know why I never thought of combining cross-stitching with candles before because I love both.
At Twisted Oak Designs they have all kinds of patterns and examples of finished projects.
This pattern is called Under the Sea and the shells on the lid help top it off. Mill Hill beads and charms were also stitched [...]

Mar

16

Thrift Store Candle Finds

March 16, 2008 | 1 Comment

Hey, since I have my new camera I thought I would share my finds. I intended to go to a used book sale but must have had my days mixed up because it was locked up.
I hiked on towards a thrift store and found a tea pot oil burner/wax melter thingy and a pretty candle [...]

Mar

13

Fruit Salad Candle

March 13, 2008 | 2 Comments

We’re all getting a little antsy here and looking forward to spring but I found a project to brighten things up a little.
This is such a colorful fruit salad candle and you can get everything you need in a kit at CandlesAndSupplies.com. It comes with the melon halves, wicks, gel, scent, wax fruit salad and [...]

Mar

10

Award Winning Multi Flame Candle

March 10, 2008 | 2 Comments

Thanks to CribFashion.com (Interior Design) I came across this unique Bravit multi flame candle designed by Christoph van Bommel.
He started out training as a cabinetmaker but continued on to study industrial design in the Netherlands at the Design Academy Eindhoven and university in Germany. You can find more information at Van Bommel’s Studio.
The Bravit candle [...]

Mar

7

Irish Candles

March 7, 2008 | 5 Comments

Looking for inspiration on candle making ideas for St. Patrick’s day or just want to check out some Irish candles? I have been having fun scoping the net and found all kinds of Celtic sorts of candles.
At Keara’s Irish Gifts you’ll find good luck candles, Irish blessing candles, shamrocks, Celtic knot holders and even a [...]

Mar

5

Make a Snow Lantern

March 5, 2008 | 3 Comments

We still have a ton of snow here and March break is coming up so this snow lantern project will be fun for our family. It snowed so much today that all the school buses were canceled but the afternoon turned warm so it was a great day to play in the snow. I mostly [...]

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