Monday, November 14, 2011

~ candles ~


I made these candles this morning - they're very quick and easy to do. 

All you need to create a nice gift for someone is the following:


The candle gel, candle scents, and wicks (if preferred) can be purchased from your local craft store.  I bought this candle gel from QVC years ago.  (For my Jewish friends - I mean no disrespect by using Chanukah candles).  Plus you'll need glass mugs and small heat resistent items - such as glass gems and small stones.  Those 3 items can be purchased from your local Dollar Tree.  (Sorry - I forgot to add those to the picture).

Fill your glass mug with the glass gems or the stones, insert one of the Chanukah candles (or a regular wick you bought from the craft store) in the middle, follow the directions for heating the candle gel, add the scent and then pour the liquid into the glass mug.  Let it cool and there you have it - a pretty candle. 

I have to warn you that making these candles is addicting.  My next purchase from the Dollar Tree will include more glass mugs.  :)     
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14 comments:

  1. Happy in redNovember 14, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    That's kinda brilliant! Sure turned out well.
    Esther.

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  2. CharlotteNovember 14, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    I've never tried making candles but it looks like fun.

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  3. AnonymousNovember 14, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Ooh I like these a lot! They look really, really effective! I am definitely going to have a go at making some of these :)

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  4. byhooks4uNovember 14, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    nice idea!!

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  5. Heather - The Good LifeNovember 14, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Pretty candles Debi. I really like the one with the stones in it, looks like rocks you've collected from the lake? Great idea and it sounds easy enough. Thanks! :-)

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  6. Susie MNovember 14, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Goodwill is a really good place to buy unique and different glasses and mugs, usually at a really good price. I make candles too and have found some really neat older mugs and glasses at Goodwill. Even one of a kind pretty tea cups make cute candles :)

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  7. K @ Aurora BlytheNovember 14, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Great idea, Debi! Thanks for sharing :-) I like the revamped banner, too.

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  8. Gramma RitaNovember 14, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    These are so pretty, Debi. And I see a doggy wanted in the picture too. :D

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  9. Sharon MarieNovember 15, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    Very pretty Debi. I love burning candles.

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  10. Mary Lou M.November 15, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Debi - You are so clever and talented!
    Thanks so much for sharing.

    Mary Lou

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  11. hooksandyarnsNovember 15, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Thanks ladies. :)

    Rita - that's my dog Tex - he was standing at the door looking at me the whole time but when I went to take the picture he decided to walk away.

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  12. AnonymousNovember 15, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Thanks for sharing! Lovely candles. :)

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  13. moreofhimNovember 16, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    What a CUTE idea!! Love it! Thanks for sharing this...definitely a great idea for Christmas gifts.

    Blessings - Julie

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  14. LiaNovember 17, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    very nice ones, thse candles!
    And congratulations, Debi, for your 500 followers! greetings, Lia

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