For as long as I can remember I have wanted to make my own candles. I love the idea of adding this to my repertoire of basic skills I can do on a regular basis. I love candles and we always have them burning in our home. Whether is a lovely lavender one during the summer months or a cinnamon space at Christmas, we have them in constant rotation here in our home.
Coupled with clay terracotta pots, another thing I love, I decided to try my hand at making some festive candles for Halloween. I will admit, I don’t really decorate our home for Halloween but rather I love to add bits and pieces that bring in the presence of these new cooler moths of fall. But, I figured why not and put together these fun candles as a way to add a little spookiness to this fun (and busy) month ahead.
These candles were really fun to make and pretty easy as well. I started out first by buying a container of soy wax, four small terracotta pots, some small wicks, and an essential oil that smelled of cinnamon.
I added the adhesive vinyl letters to each pot and pressed them down firmly to make sure there were no pockets where the paint would seep under.
Then I painted the pots white. Once dry I removed the vinyl letters and with a fine sand paper, roughed up the paint a bit to give it a rustic feel.
I cut and attached a different festive ribbon to the rim of each pot.
And glued a wick in the bottom of each candle.
Using the soy wax, I followed the directions on the box and poured an equal amount into each pot.
I love these little guys. Every time I walk by them put a smile on my face.
Do you love to decorate for Halloween or are you like me and add subtle touches around the house?
I love how it turned out and it’s a nice and colorful way to to the fall equinox next week!
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They put a smile on my face too! Who doesn’t like the word “boo” … it’s right up there with “eek” …
They turned out fabulous!
Linda
You are so sweet! Thanks for commenting.
These are adorable! Love your blog name!
I am in love with your candles! What a clever idea. I’m definitely going to have to try this. Thank you so much for sharing!
Katie
http://www.funhomethings.com
I am in love with your candles! What a clever idea. I’m definitely going to have to try this. Thank you so much for sharing!
Katie
www.funhomethings.com
This is beautiful! What a great {and cute} Halloween idea that is SO useful:)
XOXO
Kelly at Smart! School {House}
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Thank you so much for stopping by
It was a quick and easy project as well. So much fun to make something that is really useful like candles.
These are so cute! I’d like to invite you to share them at my party, Twirl & Take a Bow at www.houseontheway.com. I hope you can join in on the fun!
Leslie