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Sand Castle Candles From Beach Buckets

June 13, 2015 by Shellie Wilson

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Candles are a beautiful way to add ambiance to any occasion, and what better way to make them more special than by creating them yourself? If you’re looking for a unique way to create candles for a beach-themed event or just want to add a touch of seaside charm to your home décor, this tutorial is perfect for you.

Using a kiddy beach bucket as a mold is an innovative and cost-effective way to make candles in a fun and whimsical shape. Plus, the finished product is sure to impress your guests, whether you’re using them as centerpieces at a beach wedding or as decorations in your home.

But making a mold from a beach bucket requires a bit of know-how, and this tutorial will guide you through the process step by step. From choosing the right type of wax to melting it down and pouring it into the mold, you’ll learn everything you need to know to create a beautiful and functional candle.

One of the best things about this tutorial is that it’s highly customizable. You can use any type of wax you like, and you can add fragrance oils, colorants, and other embellishments to make your candles truly unique. You can also experiment with different bucket sizes and shapes to create candles that fit your specific needs.

The finished product is not only a beautiful candle, but also a lovely decorative piece. You can wrap the candle in a ribbon, add a tag or label, and give it as a gift to someone special. Or, you can display it in your own home as a reminder of your beach vacation or to add a touch of whimsy to your décor.

Overall, this tutorial is a fun and creative way to make candles that are sure to impress. With just a few simple steps, you can create candles that are both functional and beautiful, making them a great addition to any beach-themed event or home décor project.

This candlemaking tutorial not only shows you how to make the candle, but how to make the mold too.

 

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Even if you don’t like bugs you can deny how adorable these shaped cards from Carly are! She used dies to create each one of these easy card designs and will show you how to take these simple designs up a notch by adding shaker elements and how to make fun eyes for each one. Her set of three cards includes a Snail, Beehive with a Bee and an Apple with a Worm poking out. She die cut each section from pretty colored cardstocks which is one simple way to customize and change up the design of each one. For the snail and beehive she layered the dies and used the open spaces to create shakers with clear acetate, filled with shimmery confetti, for an even more exciting touch. And don’t each of these little bugs have super cute eyes? Well, she created those herself using liquid Nuvo enamel drops in white and black, how cool is that?

Visit the Pretty Pink Posh blog to watch her video tutorial.

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