I love the little “Christmas Doggy” from My Creative Time and the sweet poodle from the Penny Black “Mimi in Paris”
I colored up the poodle with the following Copic colors:Ā E51, E21, E11, and E93,Ā and theĀ fluffy spotted dogĀ in:Ā W1, W3, E33, E23 and E25
Then I scanned in both images into my computer and tapedĀ some tissue paper onto card stock to run through my printer. Ā I printed out several images of each pup onto the tissue paper and then loosely cutĀ them out.
I adhered the tissue paper images of the pups onto fragrant white candles from the Dollar Tree by covering them with wax paper to hold them in place as I slightly melted the wax of the candles with my heat tool. Ā This light melting embeds the tissue paper into the surface of the candle wax, and voila! Custom candle!
Then I created sturdy chip board candle bases and had fun decorating the bases and the lower part of the candles with loads of paper flowers. Ā I used hot glue to adhere all the roses and then added a finishing touch of small pearl heart stickers, also from the Dollar Tree. This was a new-to-me technique, and I’m so pleased with the results.Ā I’m madeĀ a set of poodle ones for my sister (she has 2 poodles) so she can have them by her soaking tub. Ā She and I are kindred spirits when it comes to our pups, and I know she’ll love the ones I made for her.
The following is a process video of making these custom candles:
These candles are being entered into the following challenges:
MarkerPOP Valentines Challenge
Simon Says Stamp Monday Something New Challenge
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Something New Challenge
Penny Black and More One for the Girls
Not Just Cards Anything Goes Challenge
Crafts Galore Encore Anything Goes Challenge
Fab ‘n’ Funky Something New Challenge
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Anything Goes Challenge
Thanks for stopping by, and have a fabulous crafty day! WOOF
What a super awesome idea for making these great candles. I just wanted to let you know about our Anything Goes challenges at Word Art Wednesday. Our sponsor this week is Simon Says Stamp $25. I hope you will stop by to play along with us!
Blessings,
Karen Letchworth, Owner
Word Art Wednesday
http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com
Thank you so much Karen! I often don’t use sentiments on my projects, but I will definitely be joining in when I do. Hugs and blessings, Kristina
these are both so sweet and will make great gifts! thank you so much for playing along with us at penny black and more!
linda
Thank you so much Linda! I just love that little poodle from Mimi in Paris–her attitude reflected in the angles of her legs and positioning of her head makes her look like she is strutting her stuff just like my Biscuit. š TF stopping by! Big hugs, Kristina
Great candles. Thank you for joining in with the Anything Goes challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.
Thanks so much Suze! I had so much fun making them. I will definitely be trying this technique again. š tf stopping by! Big hugs, Kristina
Such a fun gift idea, and the images are so cute! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Penny Black and More!
Thanks so much for your kind comment and stopping by! I love that Penny Black little poodle. I have used her in soooo many projects! š
Wow they are stunning. Thank-you for joining us at the Crafts Galore Encore Challenge 25 theme Anything Goes. Hugs Jackie DT
Awww thanks so much Jackie! Anything with images that represent my pups are winners in my book. LOL TF stopping by! Hugs, Kristina
Two really lovely candles Kristina, they will make wonderful gifts.
Many thanks for joining us at Penny Black and More challenge.
B x
Thank you so much Brenda! I really enjoyed making these little candles and I made 2 more for my sister and she loved them! š TF stopping by! Hugs, Kristina
I beautiful project and so nice to see something different from the usual cards. You have certainly inspired me!
Thanks for sharing at Fab n Funky.
Sharon x
Awww thanks so much Sharon! It was really fun making these candles and now they are great room fresheners–the white linen scent is amazing! š TF stopping by! Hugs, Kristina
Adorable images and adorable candles. So pretty with the touches of flowers around the bottom! Thanks for playing along in the “Something New” challenge at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!
Thanks so much! Yes, I don’t think we’ll be burning these candles down with all the flammable things I added to them, but they make nice little home decor items and the scent from the candles is lovely! š TF stopping by! Hugs, Kristina
OMG! your candles are so adorable. Love all the dog images on them. Thanks for the tutorial as well. Love it. Thanks for playing along Simon Says Stamp Something New challenge.
Gayatri xxx
Thank you so much Gayatri! This was so much fun making these candles that represent our pups. Well, I like anything that has dogs on them. LOL TF stopping by! Hugs, Kristina
Wow..gorgeous candles. Love the sweet images and great tutorial. Thank you for playing along with us at Fab’n’Funky Challenge. hugs, Pat K xx
Thanks so much for your sweet comment Pat! Glad you liked the candle tutorial too. š
What a great idea and a beautiful gift too!
Thanks for joining us at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Helen
(DT)
Thanks bunches Helen!