Now for something completely different (for me anyway)!!
I was out shopping last week and came across some battery operated candles. My Mother In Law would never have a lit candle but I thought she would like one of these because they are completely safe and she adores the Forever Friends bears. It has a little flashing LED and it flickers like a real candle. I have taken a picture both lit and unlit so you can see how different it looks with the soft glow. I think it is amazing as it feels like it has a thin wax coating and smells like vanilla too.
I cut a piece of card with the lacy heart Martha Stewart border punch and stuck it on with some extra strong tape. The organza ribbon is green with slight gold trim. I only had a tiny bit left so use it to make a mock bow and added a red satin one for the tails. I took the legs off the Dovecraft brad and stuck it on with a large glue dot.
The Forever Friends image is a clear sticker. I had intended to use a textures embossed transfer but it didn't like the wax coating so thought better of it.
It was nice to do something a bit different and I am really pleased with the result.
I would like to enter it into the following challenges:-
- Scrappy Frogs Challenge - Holiday Decoration
- The Pink Elephant #90 - Winter Wonderland
- Scrap Creations - Gift
- Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes
- Design Dollies - Candles
- Top Tip Tuesday #13 - Use a Ribbon
- ABC Christmas Challenge - Y is for Yuletide (Candles)
- Crafty Creations #97 - Include a bear on your project
- Paper Pretties - Use a Punch
- Penny's Paper Crafty # 44 - Christmas theme
- Really Reasonable Ribbon #13 - Winter theme anything but a card
- Digi Doodle Shop #37 - Animals
- Sarah Hurley Challenge #21 - Christmas Decoration
- Stamp n Doodle - Christmas but not a card
- Fussy & Fancy #25 - Anything but a card
- Allsorts # 82 - Last minute Christmas
- Challenge Up Your Life #33 - Christmas
- Craft Your Days Away # 10 - Use a punch
- Creative Inspirations #49 - Anything Goes Christmas
- Just Cute Bears & Friends #41 - Anything but a card
- One Stitch At a Time #43 - Anything Goes
- Frosted Designs - Use a Ribbon
- Mami Doodles #16 - Anything Goes
- Bizzy Becs Store - Christmas
- Easy Craft Projects #27 - Christmas
- One Crazy Stamper - Christmas/Winter
Its beautiful Mandy - i love decorated candles
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Lisa ;)
This is gorgeous, I love how it looks both ways and the image is darling.
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning project. Wow, wow, wow. I simply LOVE this candle. Great job
ReplyDeleteTYSVM for joining us at Stamp-n-doodle challenges......no cards, and be sure to come back and join us again.
Laralee DT
Wow, this is such a beautiful candle, I'm sure you mother in law is going to love it. Thanks for sharing with us at Fussy and Fancy.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful and that image is just adorable. I am sure she will love this thoughtful gift.
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mandy this is really cute. ive seen these candles but never thought to alter them :) thanks for the inspiration :) great gift idea :)
ReplyDeleteps.. thanks for sharing this with us at crafty creations :)
ReplyDeleteLovely gift idea and I'm sure your MiL will love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing it with us at Allsorts this week.
Good luck.
Debs xx
Gorgeous hun, I'm sure you MIL will love it! My girls made candles like this for presents last year! Everyone just loved them!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us this week at OSAAT, good luck!
Hugs shell xx
Really lovely! I love candles! Great present, Thanks for joining us on the ABC Christmas Challenge, Samantha :0)
ReplyDeleteAdorable. Thank you for joining us at Digi Doodle Shop's Best.
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Cathy
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lovely candle.Thanks for joining us at Sarah Hurley this week
ReplyDeleteWhat a great decorated candle and such a terrific gift idea! Thanks so much for joining our Really Reasonable Ribbon challenge.
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable Mandy! Thanks for joining us at Penny's. Good Luck and Merry Christmas!!
ReplyDeleteCourtney~
Such a beautiful gift.I'm sure your MIL will love it.Thanks for joining us at Digi Doodle Shop's Best :D
ReplyDeleteLisa x
This came out wonderfully! Such a sweet gift for your nother-in-law. Thanks so much for joining us this week at Digi Doodle Shop's Best!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful. Thanks for joining us at Just Cute Bears and Friends Challenge.
ReplyDeletewow, this is so cute! Thank you so much for entering the Allsorts challenge this week and good luck!
ReplyDeleteDarling candle! I love the way you added your own touches to it to make it personal. Thanks for taking on our ribbon challenge at Frosted Designs this week!
ReplyDeletebarb :)
This is really pretty! I really like all the little touches on here. Thanks for playing along with us this week at Frosted Designs.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful gift and a great idea, I too love the forever friends bears.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Sarah Hurley this week.
Patsi
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such a fabulous gift idea! Hugs Juls
ReplyDeleteSuper candle Mandy!
ReplyDeleteSomeone is going to be delighted to receive this!
Thanks so much for joining in with our challenge at the CCC this week!
Chrissie
Gorgeous candle! How thoughtful of you to find a way for your MIL to enjoy the glow of a beautiful candle. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking the challenge at Frosted Designs!
Lovely! Thank you for joining us at Sarah Hurley Challenges :o)
ReplyDeleteSarah x
gorgeous candle with such lovely colors, thanks for sharing at OSAAT and wishes for a Happy Holiday Season
ReplyDeleteDeborah
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Wow fantastic candle. Thanks for playing along at OSAAT this time.
ReplyDeleteCarol Ann xx
This is a great candle, the image is lovely and I like the way you've added the punched border. Thanks for joining in with our challenge at Craft Your Days Away and OSAAT.
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Amanda
Wow, your candle is stunning!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at OSAAT this time and good luck.
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Agnieszka
O my your candle is gorgeous...what an awesome gift. i have never tried this technique and must one day as it always looks spectacular!! Thanks for joining in with us at Bizzy Bec's for our December challenge (sorry I'm running awfully late with comments! )
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