Candles and Soap

3 New Candle Crafts

July 15th, 2009 at 08:46am Under Candles and Soap

Our house is lacking the smell and comforting flicker of candles. A giant bag of plain tealights is all I have to create a romantic or cozy atmosphere. I’m going to have to change that. Luckily, we have some brand new candle craft projects from CandleWic. Homemade candles can be customized for your favorite colors [...]

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Product Review and Giveaway: Aromatherapy Votive Candlemaking Kit

April 2nd, 2009 at 05:56am Under Candles and Soap+ Product Reviews

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER
Linda Olsen from California
Here’s what Linda had to say: “How Cool! I haven’t made candles of any sort since I graduated from college. Now I can get back into it with the added bonus of aromatherapy!”
Candle-making Kit, Candle Wiz by Candlewic

Product Review by Maria Nerius
Everything you need to make 9 votive [...]

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How to Make Romantic Floating Candles

February 12th, 2009 at 03:31am Under Candles and Soap+ Tutorials+ Valentine's Day

For an instantly romantic centerpiece this Valentine’s Day, whip up some floating candles to float in a shallow glass bowl. Add a big flower bud to the bottom of the bowl for additional color. The key to a floating candle is a short shape with a slightly wider top than bottom. Wax naturally floats so [...]

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Beeswax Valentine Garland

January 20th, 2009 at 09:28am Under Candles and Soap+ Holiday

A few days ago, I posted a tutorial for making melted crayon heart valentines. One of my favorite blogs, Resurrection Fern posted a tutorial on making a beeswax heart garland today. I don’t know where she got those heart molds but they are absolutely perfect!  I hope she shares her source. The hearts are lovely [...]

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Homemade Soap

January 14th, 2009 at 07:52am Under Candles and Soap

Have you noticed this trend in making your own cleaning products at home? When my friend developed a skin condition, she too threw away every harsh-chemical-based cleaner and scrubber in her house. Her hands reaped the benefits. Containing fewer ingredients such as that miracle helper vinegar, homemade cleaning products are cheaper, often as effective and [...]

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