Valentines Project #1

Well, I have been busy making gifts for Valentines since  I have so much time on my hands.  So I thought I would share a little how to  on making easy Valentine Candles -

  like these

1. Start with a scented candle and take off the label if it has one.

Collect some supplies - go to a scrapbook store and select some cool papers in pink, red, etc, some lovely ribbons, embellishments, a punch , some ink and I love these very cool labels from Cavellini from Barnes and Noble.

Cut a strip of paper with pinking shears and adhere it to the jar.

Add  second smaller width of paper to add dimension.

Use a large punch and punch out a circle of paper and glue to the top of the jar ( if your candle has one)

Add ribbon to the lid using glue dots.

Adhere a label to the front of the jar.

Use some distress ink and rub along the edges to give a vintage feel.

Add some buttons with glue dots or hot glue

create a tag using a punch, stickers, brads, embellishments

 

Use a wax seal on top of the lid

Comments

[Nancy]

Lovely my Dear.You are really making a lot of art. The boxes for the boys are so nice looking. My goodness are you sleeping.
Best to you.

[Kim]

Very cute! Glad to see your creative side again! I hope your leg isn't giving you too much grief.

[Kim]

Very cute! Glad to see your creative side again! I hope your leg isn't giving you too much grief.

[steff]

I am so in love with these! For some reason I haven't ever thought of transforming a jar candle. I am sorry about your knee...but grateful for the art thats coming out of all this!

[Maija Lepore]

Wow! Way cool candles and a great idea!!
I love the boxes you made for your boys!

[Ginny]

Lovely AND very clear instructions! It's good to see you just chugging along making art and gleaning some positives from this whole laid up experience! XXXX Ginny

[ginny]

These are adorable!
Your directions and photos are great, Gina.
Glad to see the injury is not keeping you down.