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Manly Man Candles New Scents

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have some new scents out now, which I found out about through their blog Manly Man Candle Company Presents: Manly Thoughts. Here are the newest additions so far. Sports Injury, Dad’s gum, Manilla and Bob’s Eucalyptus.

I also received an email with a request for some ideas for new manly scents. The man didn’t leave his name but told me how he and his boss were having fun coming up with new ideas such as spaghetti, turkey, the morning after, and locker room.

Maybe he’ll come by with new names but in the meantime, does anyone have more ideas for manly-smelling candles? How about ballgame hotdogs, old spice or roast beef? I bet most men wouldn’t mind the smell of baking either. They already have a candle dubbed Grandma’s Cooking and it smells like a fresh baked apple pie.

Here are 5 essential oil blends that have a masculine scent:

  1. Cedarwood and Bergamot Blend: Mix 2 drops of cedarwood oil with 2 drops of bergamot oil. This blend has a woody and slightly citrusy aroma that is both grounding and uplifting.
  2. Sandalwood and Patchouli Blend: Combine 3 drops of sandalwood oil with 1 drop of patchouli oil. This blend has a warm and earthy scent that is perfect for men who prefer a more musky aroma.
  3. Vetiver and Lemon Blend: Mix 2 drops of vetiver oil with 2 drops of lemon oil. This blend has a fresh and clean scent that is perfect for men who prefer a more citrusy aroma.
  4. Frankincense and Myrrh Blend: Combine 2 drops of frankincense oil with 2 drops of myrrh oil. This blend has a rich and resinous aroma that is both exotic and masculine.
  5. Cypress and Juniper Blend: Mix 2 drops of cypress oil with 2 drops of juniper oil. This blend has a fresh and woody scent that is perfect for men who prefer a more natural and outdoorsy aroma.

 

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New Year’s Resolutions for Cross Stitchers

As the year comes to a close, you might be thinking about things you want to do, or do differently, in your life in the next year, and your crafting life should definitely be part of whatever resolutions or goals you set.

I feel like one of the most common goals for crafters of all varieties, not just cross stitchers, is to be more organized. Earlier this year I shared a post about organizing cross stitch supplies, and in the vault you’ll find ideas for storing embroidery floss in particular, as well as this post about how one cross stitcher uses a Caboodles box to keep her projects contained.

You might also want to finish projects that you’ve started but abandoned in the past, or to let go of some things that you know you’ll never finish (if you need help decluttering your craft supplies, I’ve got an ebook to help!).

Making more time for your crafts is another good goal, and may be especially important if you’re trying to avoid the news or social media. Start small, with scheduling in an extra 10 or 15 minutes a day, or declare that after supper is craft time, or whatever you need to do to hold that time for yourself. Doing something like a 100 day project is an easy way to commit to working on a craft regularly.

Another resolution you might consider is learning new skills or trying more difficult projects. I’m guilty of staying in the beginner zone when it comes to cross stitch for a really long time, but writing about it here has inspired me to try bigger, more colorful and more difficult projects, which is the challenging kind of fun. If there’s a project you’ve always wanted to do but were afraid to try, make this coming year the time you do it.

And if you are still learning the basics of cross stitch, check out my learn to cross stitch guide over at Our Daily Craft.

Do you have a cross stitch related resolution or something you want to learn this year? I’d love to hear about it!