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So, I was filling up the car at the local Mobil, trying think positive thoughts about the 1/4 inch of ice covering my car...
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When I remembered a craft that I wanted to try. I saw this at
Remodeling This Life where Emily said they were "easy peasy." She made pretty pumpkin colored frosted candles.
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And, recently I saw that Karla at
It's the Little Things That Make a House a Home did them, too.
And, she she agreed. Easy peasy. She made these pretty white ones.
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So, I thought...I should try these, too. (Once I drive home, considering I was still standing next to my car at the Mobil station.) I stopped at the local Hobby Lobby - where candles are 50% off this week - LOVE THE LOB!
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Let's play a game of "Which one of these is not like the other." The two pretty red ones are for a hostess gift for Christmas. (Shh, don't tell!) And, the tall purply one is for me. (Aw, I shouldn't have. *Smooch*)
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Poof! It's done!
Well, THAT was fast.
Shall we back up?
Okay, you take your brush - I used a 1 inch crafting soft bristeled brush that we use for salt dough ornaments. You brush on Modge Podge. And, roll in Epsom Salts. Kinda like this...
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Oooh, an "action" shot.
Roll.
Roll again.
Sit back and admire your work.
This is soooo easy. The gals were right.
In 5 minutes, using a 50% off candle, I have a finished product that stores sell for $12.
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Hope my hostess likes her 2 red ones.
Me? I already love my purply one.
(Sitting on my 50 cent Hobby Lobby charger.)
So, what color would YOU make? Show us YOURS!
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7 comments:
They look great! I keep laughing that so many people thought I was kidding about how easy they are. SERIOUSLY easy :) Glad you tried it and I am sure they were a hit gift.
Thanks Emily. We'll find out tomorrow :)
Mod Podge and epsom salts? That's IT?!?! I've got some crafting to do!
I am so making these for my New Year's Dinner centerpiece. I have already have everything I need. Thanks!
they look beautiful and festive! what a great gift!
brilliant!
So clever!
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