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Romanza Gifts is a boutique offering tons of beautiful fragrances, wine, décor, and candles of course.
Romanza means romance in Italian. Owners John Sterlin and Vince Harris are both drawn to things that are Italian although they do offer romantic … Read More...
While browsing for art today, I came across Steven Cuthbert’s Artful Ways. In the functional art section, all the products featured happen to be candles.
Selections include strawberries drizzled in chocolate, peppers, pinecones and frogs. Some of the more … Read More...
There are all kinds of things you could use for creating a heart shaped candle such as candy and/or soap molds but these steel ones look sturdy that I found at OneStopCandle.com.
One Stop Candle has seven different molds to … Read More...
We previously made some personalized mugs for Christmas presents and I was thinking they would also make wonderful valentine candle gifts. Creating a candle in a mug is the same as using any other container.
Shown here is one my … Read More...
At Candle Wonder I found this cute musical barbie candle. There are lots of people mad over barbies. I remember playing with them myself but some grow up and still collect them. There are some real retro ones out there … Read More...
I’m into meditating and today I came across these fabulous affirmation Candles by Monteserrat.
I would choose the red. It says, “I am strong, full of power and courage.” I have actually been rather sick and weak lately … Read More...
Joanne submitted this simple mosaic candle holder craft to MyCraftBook.com.
All you need to duplicate it is a baby food jar, Chinese glass beads and dark grout. For full instructions see Mosaic Candle Holder project page. I have always … Read More...
The candles at Oriental Wicks are beautiful and unique. I’m not sure what this one is called but I love the intricate detail.
Apparently your order has to be $100 minimum, but that won’t be too hard considering many of … Read More...
Shown here is the Cupid Candle Jar, but there are many more to choose from in Luna’s candle gallery. There are three scents offered: Blueberry, Green Apple and Rose Petals.
Luna Candles have an LED chip at the base … Read More...
Hawaiian artist Charles Mattoch creates these beautiful candle holders out of metal. It’s a wonderful playful creation and idea. The shadow dances with the candle as it shimmers. Each piece is unique and made out of a 15 foot rod … Read More...
These smiley face candles would make a fun addition for your desk or table and they’re reasonably priced at a wholesale suppliers. The face wouldn’t be too hard to paint onto a plain candle either.
I previously made a … Read More...
I found this ice candle centerpiece at FamilyCorner.com. Supplies you will need:
For full instructions see FamilyCorner’s Ice Candle Centerpiece page.
Wishing everyone a happy healthy New Year!
Brighter Scents provides everything you need for creating gel candles including instructions and information on what gel to use and the steps used to create them. One of their handy tips on their How to Make Gel Candles page tells … Read More...
I found this beautiful new year pillar candle project at Michael’s Craft store website. Full instructions are there and you can download the candle painting pattern as well.
I have not painted anything more than spots, stripes and happy faces … Read More...
If you’re looking for a last minute idea to decorate with candles for the holidays try this candy cane candle holder from Craft Bits. It would also make a cute Christmas gift. Supplies needed:
My mom wanted some emergency candles. It’s sort of amusing since I have every color of the rainbow here, molds, scents etc. but she wants the plain ones. I guess there’s no sense getting fancy in an emergency.
Anyway, I … Read More...
It took me awhile but I found some festive Christmas gel candles at DMB Expressions. There are several candles to choose from but this one includes sand, santa, a tree and present. Something like this would be fun to … Read More...
The 2008 Annual meeting and trade show will be held April 14-18 at Radisson Ft. McDowell Resort and Casino in Scottsdale Ariz.
Online registration will be available at www.candles.org beginning February 2008. Exhibitors interested can obtain more information by calling … Read More...
Since I’m not feeling particularly festive today I thought there would be no harm in delving into the dark side of candle holders.
Spellow House sells Gothic and fantasy items but their newest dark angel candelabra is quite striking. It’s … Read More...
This chubby gingerbread cookie Christmas candle looks good enough to eat and even comes with the cookie sheet. I love the smell of gingerbread and this one is of course scented with a wonderful blend of spices so smells like … Read More...
