More soy candles

Now that I found a new craft obsession - soy candles - I just can't stop making them.

And why WOULD I stop?? They're so quick, easy, and fun to make!

So far, I have not bought any glass containers. These are just leftovers from jam jars and other candle jars that I had laying about my house.

It's been fun mixing an combining sets, and also making lovely little tags for them too. I should look for a craft fair to sell these at, or maybe update my etsy store. I have a nice little collection now, and would love to share them with others!

Soy Candles

I have a new craft obsession: Soy Candles!

I looked in my kitchen cupboard one day and realized I had a lot of glass mason jars. I also had a lot of essential oils. What to do, what to do...

So I hopped on Pinterest and looked up how to make soy candles.

It's very easy! Soy is great to work with, because it cleans up so well. I picked up a 4-lb bag of soy flakes from Michael's, using a 40% off coupon. And I had a pack of 10 candle wicks in a craft drawer, so I put them to use.

The first batch was Rosemary and Cinnamon.

I added some hand-written calligraphy labels, to incorporate that craft obsession.

And of course added a bit of yarn to tie it all together.

Done! I gave one to my mom, one to my father-in-law, will give one to Shawna, and kept a cinnamon one for myself. Here it is, in action!

They're very easy and fast to make. I will try and mix scents next time - and there WILL be a next time, so stay tuned...

Gift bags

I bought these pretzel bags from Michaels a few months ago and they are just the best.

I haven't made any chocolate dipped pretzels yet, but I used them to package up some Christmas goodies for the ladies at work.

They're the perfect size and shape, I think. I also re-used some of the candle jars I cleaned out for bigger treats. I love re-using candle jars, I have used this technique over and over.

Re-purposing candle jars

Here are two candles, well-used and past their prime.

I loved the jars they came in - with their perfect matching tops. I cleaned them out and now they're ready to be re-purposed.

I made a little package for a friend of mine. It contains a crocheted wash cloth in 100% cotton, some cotton pads, nail polish remover, lip gloss and red nail polish.

Just arrange and cram 'em all in there! I might try and decorate the outside of the glass but for now, it's good to go.