twine wrapped candles || create

 

twine. candle. jar.

is there any better combination?

and would’t these look lovely on your christmas table?

so, it’s easy.

i have a supplier for candle wax because i buy huge quantities at a time but you can get it in smaller quantities at your local craft store.

i use soy wax. there are hidden nasties in your normal candle wax – go check it out here.

pour your candle wax into a clean old jar. soy wax melts in the microwave which is super convenient and easy.

i then melt the wax to liquid and if i feel adventurous i might add some eucalyptus or festive scents.

i then add my wick and prop it up with a proper wick holder but you could use pop sticks like i do when im making tons.

leave these to cool in a safe place away from little hands. i put mine in the fridge if im in a hurry for an event or to gift.

after they have cooled, take your brown twine and wrap, wrap, wrap and tuck. i don’t use glue but i suppose you could, i don’t find it necessary though.

stationery box || create

whilst it may seem like quite a simple and silly idea, something you should know about my daughters and i is that we are obsessed, infatuated and in love with stationery.

we love pens, notebooks and writing in general.

we like pretty tapes and twine.

it’s fun, it’s expensive and it’s beautiful all in one.

so todays little diy is a stationery box.

i’ve half packed them with bits and bobs with plenty more still to come.

their names are stamped on their boxes and they will be handed to them in the first few days of advent.

the festive season is a very diy and craft consumed time for this family and these little boxes will set us on our way.

my box was from a local craft shop and all the bits were gathered over time from here and there and everywhere!