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Silly Love Candles
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Cynthia Zamaria
(IC: blogger)
10 Materials
I’ve never been a Valentine-needer. I’m happy knowing I’m surrounded by love 24/7, 365 – not just on one day. But, I do love pink and flowers and champagne and I’ll welcome anything coming my way on the 14th. I also love a good occasion to decorate and get in the spirit, especially in a lighter way (you go Galentine girlfriends).
Take these fun candles and matches for instance. Super cute. Really easy. And, hey let’s not take this Valentine’s Day stuff too seriously either. I’m sure someone has said laughter is an aphrodisiac.
Love and giggles to you all then.
Take these fun candles and matches for instance. Super cute. Really easy. And, hey let’s not take this Valentine’s Day stuff too seriously either. I’m sure someone has said laughter is an aphrodisiac.
Love and giggles to you all then.
Gather your supplies.
Trace the bottom of your soup can on the wrong side of sandpaper and cut out the circle. Glue the circle to the bottom of the soup can with the scratchy side out.
Measure your paper to fit the can. Fold the cut side down so you have a nice clean edge.
Circle the double-sided tape on the top edge of the can and the bottom edge of the can. Place a few pieces of one-inch-long double-sided tape horizontally in the middle of the can for good measure. Carefully line up the paper and stick it on.
Measure the matches so they will poke out above the can. Cut to size and place in the can.
On your computer, download a sticker template that fits your candles. I used Avery – Glossy Clear Get creative and lay out your word sayings of choice. Print them out. Trim if necessary to fit your candle.
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Suggested materials:
- Soup can, opened on one end and washed ​
- Pretty paper​
- Long matches
- Fine sandpaper
- Spray paint (optional)​
- Craft glue
- Double-sided tape
- Computer printer labels (and computer)
- Scissors
- Candles in clear glass jars
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
Published February 5th, 2017 10:51 PM
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Dolly Pittman on Feb 13, 2017O
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Cynthia Zamaria on Feb 14, 2017Thanks Glenna - it's amazing all the things you can make with an old soup can!
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