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			<title><![CDATA["Icing" Candles]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[PLEASE READ ALL OF THE DIRECTIONS BEFORE YOU START!!!!!<br />
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Cover work area of ironing board with foil.<br />
Quickly run hot iron, no steam, over one plank<br />
and place another plank on top.<br />
Do this to two more pieces.  You will have two groups<br />
of two planks.<br />
Run iron over one group and quickly center the wick on <br />
top.  Wick is longer than the planks.<br />
Run iron over the wick and plank and quickly place<br />
the other two planks group on top.<br />
You will have four planks with the wick in the center.<br />
Wick will keep planks from touching each other.<br />
This is okay.<br />
In metal can place the fifth plank of wax and put can<br />
in boiler and melt the wax.<br />
BE CAREFUL THIS IS HOT!!!!<br />
When the wax is clear using the rotary beater, beat the wax in the can until it turns white again, but not hard.<br />
Apply the &quot;icing&quot; to one side of the candle.  Do not make it solid like you would icing on a cake.  (The candle light will show through.)<br />
Quickly sprinkle glitter on that side while wax is still hot.<br />
Apply melted wax to another side and sprinkle glitter.<br />
Do this to the other two sides.<br />
Apply melted wax to top last and apply the glitter.<br />
Let the candle cool before touching.<br />
Place candle where you want it on the styrofoam sheet.<br />
Poke greenery into the styrofoam sheet around candle covering the styrofoam.<br />
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Can add small string of small colored or white lights to the greenery.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:21:04</pubDate>
			<category>Candle Making Recipes</category>
			<dc:subject>Candle Making Recipes</dc:subject>
			<dc:creator>Pat Girsh</dc:creator>
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			<title>Bath Salts Recipe</title>
			<link>http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/soap-making-crafts-9/bath-salts-recipe-19/</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://crafterscommunity.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=29" target="_blank">Attachment 29</a><br />
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In a tight sealing jar, combine all dry ingredients - epsom salts, salt and baking soda. It's important that the lid seals tightly, because you'll be shaking this a few times. Mason jars are ideal for this craft recipe. Shake the dry ingredients together until well combined. Add about three drops of scented oil to the mix, and shake again. Different scented oils can have different concentrations, so test the scent of the bath salts after adding only three drops. If the salts aren't 'strong' enough smelling, add more of the scented oil, one scant drop at a time. The oils are concentrated, so don't add too much all at once or you might have bath salts that are too strongly scented. <br />
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Seal tightly and label with beautiful hand-written labels. Mason jars usually come with labels, but if you don't have labels, you can buy them at any good craft store, or even at office supply stores. (Then you can print out colorful labels on your computer!) <br />
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To use -- simply add a few tablespoons of the bath salts to running water. Shake each time, before use. <br />
Hints, Tips and Other Ideas:<br />
Try different food coloring solutions for different scented bath salts. Try a small amount of red, to create pink, for rose bath salts. Or, try pale green if you make mint bath salts. This is optional - you don't need to add any food coloring at all. If you do, add it in scant drops, one drop at a time so the end result is a delicately colored bath salt, not anything too intense. And, shake very well after each addition, so the color is properly dispersed among the bath salts. <br />
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Be creative when experimenting with scents for your homemade bath salts. You can use any aromatherapy oil. I just chose rose for the recipe above, but you can use any oils you can find. Find these oils at good craft stores anywhere or soap and candle making shops. Buy the best ones you can - you only use a few drops for each project, so one bottle will last a long time. Try combining different scents together to create your own 'custom scent'. Ask the salespeople at the shops which of the oils would be most appropriate for your project - they can be very helpful! <br />
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To decorate these jars: Try putting a small square of fabric between the sealing ring and the lid to make a decorative effect. I like taking hand-crafted paper, poking a hole in the upper corner with a hole-punch, and stringing through some twine, and tying that on to the jar, with instructions for use, or as a gift card. Or, try gluing on a single dried flower on the gift card - a tiny dried rose for rose bath salts, a tiny dried lilac for lilac scent, etc. It gives the jar an elegant, very beautiful look. For extra special gifts -- add some dried, pressed flowers to the bath salt mix. Dried rose petals are really lovely when added to this mix - then you'll have a really special bath with rose petals floating in the water! It makes a person feel very pampered. <br />
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Making gift baskets - Gift baskets are expensive to buy but very inexpensive to create when you use recipes such as this bath salts recipe. Fill any interesting container (baskets, collanders, wooden boxes, terra cotta pots, hand-painted terra cotta pots) with your choice of the following: <ul><li>Hand crafted bath soaps</li>
<li>Jars of bath crystals or bubble baths</li>
<li>Loofah sponges</li>
<li>Wooden massage rollers</li>
<li>Massage oils</li>
<li>Hand and face lotions or creams</li>
<li>Small, rolled-up hand towels and face cloths</li>
<li>Bath and shower gels</li>
<li>Tiny jars of assorted pot pourri mixes</li>
<li>Great books to enjoy while they're indulging in their bath</li>
</ul>And so many others! This type of bath and beauty gift basket would easily sell for $50.00 or more in bath shops, but by making it yourself you can create one for only a few dollars! They make beautiful gifts for any time of year - but are especially useful during the holidays when you may be trying to save some money! <br />
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Make some extra money by creating jars of different scented bath salts and then sell these at flea markets, or at craft sales. Recruit a few friends to help you out and make some extra money for this holiday season! <br />
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<b>About Author</b> <br />
Please join Christina's FREE weekly newsletter filled with recipes like these! Join at: <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KitchenCraftsnMore" target="_blank">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KitchenCraftsnMore</a> Or, to subscribe, send an email with &quot;Subscribe to Newsletter&quot; as the subject to <a href="mailto:christinam@nucleus.com">christinam@nucleus.com</a>]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:42:15</pubDate>
			<category>Soap Making Crafts</category>
			<dc:subject>Soap Making Crafts</dc:subject>
			<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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			<title>Candy Cane Soaps and More</title>
			<link>http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/soap-making-crafts-9/candy-cane-soaps-and-more-18/</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[<b>CANDY CANE SWIRL SOAP</b><ul><li>1/2 lb. opaque melt &amp; pour soap base</li>
<li>1 tsp. Stearic acid</li>
<li>Red food coloring</li>
<li>Candy Cane fragrance oil</li>
<li>Candy cane cookie cutters**</li>
<li>Wax paper lined pan or tray</li>
</ul><b>Suggestion:</b> You could also use the Wilton mini <br />
cake pan candy cane mold. <br />
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Melt the soap base and Stearic acid seperately. Combine them when they are both liquefied. Whisk well. Add the fragrance oil and pour into a wax paper lined pan or tray. Take a bit of red coloring (just a bit on the tip of the toothpick) and swirl into the soap until it is marblized. When it is firm enough, take cookie cutter and cut out candy cane shapes. These are great for Christmas!!! <br />
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<b>SOAPSICLES (for kids)</b><ul><li>8 oz. Unscented, Clear Glycerine Soap</li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon each Cherry, Lime, Grape and Orange Fragrance Oil</li>
<li>Red, Orange, Green and Blue Food Coloring</li>
<li>Popsicle molds (available in grocery stores, drug stores and places like Target, K-Mart and Wal-Mart)</li>
<li>Popsicle sticks (available at most craft stores - called craft sticks)</li>
<li>Piece of cardboard (the kind they use in shirts is fine)</li>
<li>Paper clips</li>
</ul>Cut pieces of the cardboard a bit larger but the same shape as the Popsicle mold (round or oblong) and cut a slit in the middle (for the stick). Now divide soap into 4 equal parts (2 oz each), melt one at a time in a small pan over low heat or in a glass cup in the microwave. Add cherry fragrance oil and 2 drops of red food coloring. Stir gently and pour into Popsicle molds. Take one of the cardboard pieces you cut and put a stick thru it, using the paper clip so that the stick stops at the cardboard and doesn't fall all the way thru. Make the rest of the soapsicles in Orange, Lime and Grape (using 1 drop of red and 1 drop of blue food coloring) or make all the same 'Flavor', using 1 teaspoon of your favorite fragrance oil 'flavor' and 8-10 drops of coordinating food coloring. Put molds in freezer, when frozen remove from molds. Store in cellophane candy bags with a ribbon or a twist tie. Be sure these are marked NOT EDIBLE !!<br />
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<b>SOAP CRAYONS (for kids)</b><ul><li>1 cup soap flakes</li>
<li>1/4 cup boiling water</li>
<li>Food coloring</li>
<li>Ice cube tray</li>
</ul>Drop the water into the flakes, one teaspoon at a time, stirring constantly. It will be thick and hard to stir. Spoon some of the soap into different bowls and color each with the food coloring until it has the consistency of thick paste. Press spoonfuls into the ice cube trays and microwave on lowfor 15 minutes to dry the crayons out. Let them dry at room temperature for several days and give it another day after unmolding. The kids will love these!!<br />
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<b>SPARKLING SNOWBALL SOAP</b><ul><li>6 oz. unscented white soap, grated</li>
<li>1/4 tsp. Candy Cane Fragrance Oil</li>
<li>1/2 tsp. Ultra Fine Fabric Glitter</li>
<li>1/2 cup Water or Milk</li>
</ul>Bring water to a boil and add soap and reduce heat. Mash and stir soap until water disappears and mixture becomes a sticky mass (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat. Stir in fragrance oil and glitter until well blended. Reserve a little glitter for later. When soap is cool enough to handle, divide in half and form into balls with your hands. Sprinkle reserved glitter on the surface of the balls and continue to shape into snowball like soaps. Allow to air dry at least 12 hours. Wrap individually in cellophane and tie with ribbon and a bow. <br />
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Project submitted by Cake Works Central. For more fun projects visit <a href="http://www.cakeworkscentral.com/" target="_blank"><font color="#e42000">http://www.cakeworkscentral.com/ </font></a>]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:37:46</pubDate>
			<category>Soap Making Crafts</category>
			<dc:subject>Soap Making Crafts</dc:subject>
			<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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			<title>Bath Bombs 2</title>
			<link>http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/soap-making-crafts-9/bath-bombs-2-17/</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Sieve dry ingredients till you get a nice smooth blend. (Optional;add 1/3 cup Epson salts or coarse sea salt after sieving) <br />
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Combine wet ingredients and borax in a jar. Cover tightly and shake vigorously. Drizzle onto dry ingredients and blend thoroughly. <br />
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Pack tightly into molds and slide out. They should release easily. Allow to dry overnight. (this mixture is very crumbly till dry)]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:35:38</pubDate>
			<category>Soap Making Crafts</category>
			<dc:subject>Soap Making Crafts</dc:subject>
			<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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			<title>Bath Bombs</title>
			<link>http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/soap-making-crafts-9/bath-bombs-16/</link>
			<guid>http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/soap-making-crafts-9/bath-bombs-16/</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[Place all of the dry ingredients (first 3) into a bowl and mix well. <br />
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Add fragrance and colorant. <br />
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In a small glass bowl combine oil then add fragrance <br />
and colorant. <br />
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Slowly add oil mixture into dry ingredients and blend well. <br />
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Take truffle sized scoops of the mixture and shape into balls. Balls should be about 1&quot; in diameter. <br />
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Let balls rest on a sheet of waxed paper for 2 - 3 hours. Let the bombs dry and harden for 24 - 48 hours. <br />
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Pack each bomb into its own candy cup. Store bombs in a closed container. <br />
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To use drop, 1 -3 into warm bath water.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:33:00</pubDate>
			<category>Soap Making Crafts</category>
			<dc:subject>Soap Making Crafts</dc:subject>
			<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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			<title>Making Molded Candles</title>
			<link>http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/candle-making-recipes-8/making-molded-candles-15/</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[To prepare the mold ensure that it is clean and dry. Spray a bit of silicon spray inside the mold to make it easier to unmold the candle. Thread the wick through the hole in the bottom of the mold and pull it up to the top. Tie the top of the wick to a wicking needle and rest it on top of the mold. This forms a &quot;tie rod&quot;. Turn the mold over, center the wick, pull it taut, and secure it with plenty of mold seal. Seal up any cracks in the mold with mold seal. <br />
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In the top of a double boiler over medium heat, melt the bees wax and bring it to a temperature of 160° F. If you are using paraffin wax add the stearin first and bring to a temperature of 190° F. Remember that different mold materials call for different wax temperatures. If a different temperature is called for on the mold you are using go by that temperature. When the wax has become heated to the correct temperature, transfer it to a pouring pot. Be sure to have your mold at room temperature or warmer before pouring the wax into the mold. If the mold is cool it will cause the wax to harden unevenly. <br />
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To pour the wax hold the mold at an angle (this helps to prevent the formation of air bubbles) and as it fills gradually tip the mold back up. Fill to about a 1/2 inch from the top of the mold. Gently stir the wax in the mold with a narrow stick or wicking needle, scraping the sides of the mold. This will help to release any trapped air bubbles and ensures that the wax hardens more uniformly. Cool the candle for about an hour. <br />
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While the wax is cooling it may shrink causing a slight indent to form around the wick. To fix this take a wicking needle and make several pricks in the indent. Heat the wax to the temperature you used previously and refill the indent. This is called &quot;topping off&quot; Continue to let the candle cool for another 30 minutes to an hour. If needed top off the candle again until you achieve a level surface. <br />
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After the candle has cooled for 6 to 8 hours and has begun to pull away from the sides of the mold you can unmold it. Place the candle in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes to shrink the wax. Remove the mold seal from the bottom of the mold, then using the tie rod pull the candle out of the mold. Remove the tie rod and turn the candle over. Cut the wick off just below the surface of the bottom of the candle. To level the bottom of the candle, heat a pan lined with foil until it is very hot. Place the candle on the hot foil and rotate for a few seconds until the base is even. Finally trim the wick to 1/4 inch and you are ready to light it. <br />
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NOTE: If you are making a container candle use a wire core wick and wick holder. Anchor it to the bottom of the container by pouring in enough wax to fill the first 1/2 inch of the container. When the wax has cooled wrap the end of the wick around a tie rod and rest the rod on the top of the container. Take up any slack in the wick and center it. Fill with wax and top off as directed above.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:31:15</pubDate>
			<category>Candle Making Recipes</category>
			<dc:subject>Candle Making Recipes</dc:subject>
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			<title>Making Dipped Candles</title>
			<link>http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/candle-making-recipes-8/making-dipped-candles-14/</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Place a 12-inch dipping can in the bottom of a double boiler over medium heat. Heat the wax to 160° F. <br />
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To start dipping your candle pairs drape a wick over 3 fingers so the sides hang separately and evenly. Dip the lower 10 1/2 inches of wick into the wax and hold for 10 seconds. Remove the wick and hang it on a drying rack to dry. This primes the wick and adds the first layer to the candle. Dip the other two lengths of wick the same as the first. Be sure to check the temperature of the wax often to maintain a constant temperature of 160° F. Start with the first pair again and dip only the lower 10 inches of wick to create a 10 inch candle. Repeat again with the other two pairs hanging the pairs on the drying rack each time. <br />
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The optimum drying time between dips depends on your work room temperature. The cooler the room, the shorter the drying time. For the best results dip the candles while the previous layer is still tacky. Continue dipping the candles until they measure 3/4 of and inch in diameter (about 30 dips) then dip once more. <br />
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To give the candle a smooth, clean finish, bring the wax temperature up to 180° F. Dip each pair for 3 seconds. Allow the candles to cool for 4 minutes. Hold the candle with a sheet of waxed paper to keep from leaving imprints. Trim the base of the finished candles with a sharp knife. Return the candles to the drying rack and allow to cool for several hours or over night. Trim the wicks to 1/4 inch and the candles are ready to light.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:29:28</pubDate>
			<category>Candle Making Recipes</category>
			<dc:subject>Candle Making Recipes</dc:subject>
			<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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			<title>Making Rolled Candles</title>
			<link>http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/candle-making-recipes-8/making-rolled-candles-13/</link>
			<guid>http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/candle-making-recipes-8/making-rolled-candles-13/</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[Using a ruler as a guide and a craft knife, cut the bees wax sheet into two 8 inch squares. Use a hairdryer to slightly soften the wax. Be careful not to over soften the wax. <br />
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Press the wick into one of the edges of a wax square, leaving 1 inch of wick extending beyond each side. Using a sheet of waxed paper between the bees wax and your fingers, tightly roll up the wax moving the waxed paper along so it does not get caught up in the roll. <br />
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When the candle is completely rolled, press the edge of the wax into the candle to seal it. You may need to soften it with the hairdryer. Repeat the process with the second square of wax. Trim the wicks to 1/4 inch and the candles are ready to light.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:27:56</pubDate>
			<category>Candle Making Recipes</category>
			<dc:subject>Candle Making Recipes</dc:subject>
			<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
			<language>en</language>
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			<title>Grubby Candles</title>
			<link>http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/candle-making-recipes-8/grubby-candles-12/</link>
			<guid>http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/candle-making-recipes-8/grubby-candles-12/</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[1)Line cookie sheet with aluminum foil; spread an even layer of crushed rose petals over foil. <br />
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2)Melt candle wax in the slow cooker or double boiler. <br />
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3)Carefully and quickly dip candle into melted wax, then roll into crushed rose petals before wax cools repeat after you have achieved desired look and size, then carefully dip the candle one more time in the wax to seal the candle. Let cool. <br />
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4)Tie strands of raffia and fabric strips around individual candles or in bundles of 2 or 3. <br />
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Karen Armacost <br />
Lombard, IL]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:15:06</pubDate>
			<category>Candle Making Recipes</category>
			<dc:subject>Candle Making Recipes</dc:subject>
			<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
			<language>en</language>
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			<title>Baby Food Jar Candles</title>
			<link>http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/candle-making-craft-projects-7/baby-food-jar-candles-11/</link>
			<guid>http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/candle-making-craft-projects-7/baby-food-jar-candles-11/</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://crafterscommunity.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=28" target="_blank">Attachment 28</a><br />
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I sanded the baby jar lids slightly and then spray-painted them gold. I got bags of woodsies (pre-cut Christmas shapes of Balsa) at Hobby Lobby and painted these; stockings, cottages, santas, angels, etc. Then I hot glued one to the top of each lid, glued the ribbon and bow around the edge of the lid and filled the jar with a scented candle. I poured my own but you could just pop in a votive. They turned out so cute! <br />
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The woodsies also make great fridge magnets - just paint and glue on a piece of magnet tape. These can also be for anytime, not just Christmas, as you can buy circles, triangles, hearts, stars, etc. <br />
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Have fun and God bless!!!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:47:25</pubDate>
			<category>Candle Making Craft Projects</category>
			<dc:subject>Candle Making Craft Projects</dc:subject>
			<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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			<title>Butterfly Candle Holders</title>
			<link>http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/candle-making-craft-projects-7/butterfly-candle-holders-10/</link>
			<guid>http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/candle-making-craft-projects-7/butterfly-candle-holders-10/</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://crafterscommunity.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=27" target="_blank">Attachment 27</a><br />
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You can buy whatever glass candle holders you like (or use some you already have laying around). I bought mine at Walmart for about $0.59. You could also find them at thrift stores or yard sales. <br />
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I chose butterflies for my design, but you could choose whatever design you'd like--maybe keeping in mind the tastes of the person you're making them for. You can cut out pictures from anywhere, including calendars, greeting cards, magazines. Thin paper decoupages best. <br />
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After you have some pictures in mind, use cuticle scissors (the kind you cut your fingernails with) to cut out the pictures. These scissors work best on small pictures and cut rounder corners than regular scissors. If you're not going to use the pictures right away, store them in ziploc bags. <br />
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You can buy decoupage at any craft store. It is normally found with the glue. It allows you to permanently affix a picture to another object, giving the object an overall glossy effect. Make sure the glass you're working with is clean. Tear a piece of tissue paper into small (approx. 1 inch) pieces. Using the paint brush, brush some decoupage on to the back of one of the pieces of tissue paper. Position the tissue paper on the glass and then brush some more decoupage on top of it. Continue gluing on pieces of tissue paper, overlapping at the edges, until the entire candle holder is covered (including the bottom--set the candle holder on its top to dry). Brush one last coat of decoupage over the entire candle holder. Use damp paper towel to wipe off any excess decoupage. <br />
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After the decoupage has dried for about an hour (or more), position the butterflies (or other pictures) on top of the tissue paper. First brush some decoupage on the backs of the pictures and place them on the glass. Brush another coat of decoupage over the entire glass and set the candle holder on its top to dry again. After the decoupage has dried, add 2 or 3 more coats of decoupage after each coat has dried. <br />
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That's it! These candle holders are only limited by your imagination. Use different colors of tissue paper and a variety of pictures for different themes. You could make these with holiday themes, like for Christmas or Easter. They also make great birthday presents, hostess gifts, or party favors. They are very easy to make and you can make several of them at one time. <br />
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<b>About Author</b><br />
Rachel Paxton is a freelance writer and mom who is the author of What's for Dinner?, an e-cookbook containing more than 250 quick easy dinner ideas. For recipes, tips to organize your home, home decorating, crafts, and frugal family fun, visit Creative Homemaking at <a href="http://www.creativehomemaking.com" target="_blank">http://www.creativehomemaking.com</a>. To subscribe to their monthly newsletter send a blank e-mail message to <a href="mailto:FreeRecipes-subscribe@egroups.com">FreeRecipes-subscribe@egroups.com</a>.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:45:24</pubDate>
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			<title>Decorative Candle Bowl</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://crafterscommunity.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=26" target="_blank">Attachment 26</a><br />
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Cut tissue paper into small triangles or squares, or just tear them into small pieces. <br />
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Make a mixture of 25% glue and 75% water. Use this mixture and a paint brush to glue the pieces of tissue paper to the OUTSIDE of your glass bowl overlapping your colors. If desired, do a second layer of tissue paper. <br />
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Let dry. <br />
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Cut off the heads of the flowers. Hot glue the backs of the flowers onto the OUTSIDE of the bowl. <br />
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When dry, fill bowl halfway with warm water and set the floating candle inside. Light and enjoy! <br />
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<b>About Author</b><br />
Rachael Czyzewicz is 12 years old and lives in Wisconsin. She enjoys crafting very much and loves to watch Alleene's Creative Living everyday. Rachael enjoys making crafts for birthday or Christmas presents that she gives to her family. She also like to make them for special holiday decorations. Rachael says her favorite store is Ben Franklin because they have so many craft supplies.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:42:10</pubDate>
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			<title>Easy Apple Centerpiece</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://crafterscommunity.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=25" target="_blank">Attachment 25</a><br />
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All you have to do is use a paring knife to cut a circle out of the top of the apple (removing the stem). Then use a spoon to scoop out enough apple to allow enough room for a votive candle. If you want to use a larger candle, you could scoop out more of the apple. The top of the candle should be flush with the top of the apple. <br />
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Stand the apple on the counter and see if it's standing straight. If it's a little lopsided, just slice a little off the bottom of the apple so it will sit nicely. There's lots of ways you can decorate with your apple candle holders. <br />
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If you want to decorate your table, you can take a pretty bowl and fill it with apples. Place 2-3 apple candle holders in with the other apples and light the candles for an attractive centerpiece. You can also set several of the candle holders on the table and decorate with greenery from your yard, such as evergreen branches, leaves, berry sprigs, pine cones, etc. Use your imagination. At Thanksgiving we had several card tables set up and I set one apple candle holder and a few pieces of evergreen on each table since there wasn't room for more decoration. You can also set the candle holders around a room, like in a bookcase, on the piano, on the china hutch. Just make sure to set something under it in case the wax spills over. <br />
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Some people think these candle holders look a little weird at first, because they're not used to seeing apples used as candle holders, but they look really great and cost next to nothing if you have some apples and votive candles laying around. They will last 2-3 days until starting to spoil. They give a warm, natural feeling to a home and are very attractive and easy to make. <br />
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<b>About Author</b><br />
Rachel Paxton is a freelance writer and mom who publishes the Creative Homemaking Recipe of the Week Club, a weekly newsletter that contains quick, easy dinner ideas and money-saving household hints. To subscribe send a blank e-mail message to <a href="mailto:FreeRecipes-subscribe@egroups.com">FreeRecipes-subscribe@egroups.com</a>. Visit Creative Homemaking at <a href="http://www.creativehomemaking.com/" target="_blank"><font color="#e42000">http://www.creativehomemaking.com</font></a> and Suite 101 - <a href="http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/creative_homemaking&#39;" target="_blank"><font color="#e42000">http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/creative_homemaking</font></a>.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:37:21</pubDate>
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			<title>Muffin Candle</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<div align="left"><a href="http://crafterscommunity.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24" target="_blank">Attachment 24</a></div> <br />
1.Place 2-3 paper cups into each other for strength. Now, place them into individual muffin molds or a muffin tray for a string base. Grease them lightly if you wish, but it is not necessary. <br />
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2. Melt Wax, mix a dark or earthy colored dye for the muffin base. I used brown, but you can experiment. They are not real muffins after all! <br />
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3. Pour melted wax into the prepared 'molds'. Allow to cool and set. You can use a wick at this point. I have not used one because I made these 'muffins' just as a show-piece. <br />
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4. Meanwhile, prepare the 'frosting'. Melt wax and dye it a soft, creamy color. I used a pale, earthy brown again, but pinks, creams, blues, greens, yellows, peaches etc. look great for the icing. Be creative with your color combinations. <br />
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5. Cool the melted wax till you see a thin skin forming on it. Whip it with a whisk till it gets frothy. Quickly, spoon the froth over the muffin. If the wax solidifies before you are able to spoon enough froth, repeat the melting, cooling and whipping process. <br />
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6. While the frosting is still warm, sprinkle pieces of old crayons.<br />
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<b>About the Author</b><br />
Lata Tokhi is the Founder and Editor of Dot Com Women <a href="http://www.dotcomwomen.com/" target="_blank"><font color="#e42000">http://www.dotcomwomen.com/</font></a> , a premier women's website and fast-growing online community, and Celebrating Christmas <a href="http://www.celebrating-christmas.com/" target="_blank"><font color="#e42000">http://www.celebrating-christmas.com/</font></a> , a resource for celebrating Christmas in style. Visit her websites for lots of homemaking and business ideas, free downloads, free Ezines and message boards for women to network and share.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:34:57</pubDate>
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			<title>Making a Chunk Candle</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://crafterscommunity.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=23" target="_blank">Attachment 23</a><br />
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** It is assumed that the reader has a basic knowledge of preparing the candle mold by spraying oil and wicking it and also for setting and removing the finished candles from the mold. Anyone who has made a pillar candle before will find this project very easy to follow.<br />
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<b>Directions:</b><br />
1. First you will need to prepare chunks. You can use leftover chunks from other candle projects. Or you make new ones by melting wax, adding color and allowing to set in a shallow pan. You can use either single-colored or multi-colored chunks. <br />
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2. Prepare the mold by spraying oil and wicking it. Then fill the mold with chunks. <br />
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3. Melt (un-dyed) wax and add to the mold. Allow to set completely. <br />
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Note: You can make different types of candles by altering the number of colors and chunks used. You can choose all your chunks to be of the same color or different colors. The color of the 'filler wax' can also be white or any other color that you choose to have. <br />
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You can also cut out all your chunks in similar shapes or keep mismatched ones. <br />
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			<pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:31:54</pubDate>
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