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Wednesday, 10 September 2014

James is Candle-tastic!

Hello there, hope you're having a good week, hasn't the weather been a lovely treat over the last few days, so nice to enjoy a little autumn sunshine!
 
A couple of weeks ago, I spotted some very reasonably priced pillar candles, and it occurred to me that I've not indulged in any candle decorating for absolutely ages, so I purchased said candles and went home to dig out the heat gun.
If you've not had a go at this before, I highly recommend you try.......so basically we have an image stamped onto tissue paper, which I've coloured with promarkers (best to stick with quite bold shades, I find), the images is cut out and placed onto candle. You will need baking paper wrapped around the candle and image and then warm up your heat gun and watch the image "melt" into the candle - a little bit of magic, methinks - there is a much more informative tutorial here. In case you were wondering, this super cute bear is James from LOTV.

Hope you likey......I am planning on making more Christmassy themed ones, so watch this space and let me know if you have a go!

my time to craft - teddy bears picnic
dragons lair designs - anything but a card


 
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18 comments:

  1. Carol10 September 2014 at 20:27

    I haven't done this for ages either Lisa. James looks so cute. Carol x

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  2. susiestacey10 September 2014 at 21:26

    Lovely candle Lisa, love this James stamp it is adorable. x Susan x

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  3. MagsB10 September 2014 at 21:54

    I love James the Bear! Your candle is fab! Thanks for joining in at My Time to Craft!

    love Mags B x

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  4. Sue Nicholson10 September 2014 at 21:54

    Never tried this, looks wonderful thanks for sharing cheers Sue N x

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  5. Sue10 September 2014 at 22:06

    This is gorgeous Lisa, adorable image and fabulous colouring.
    I am planning on decorating a few candles for Christmas this year, mind you, I said that last year too and never got round to it!
    Yes, the weather has been wonderful here too, let's hope it stays nice for a while.
    Sue xx

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  6. As.I.Do.Rodos.10 September 2014 at 22:12

    What a cute bear fabulous candle xx

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  7. cotnob10 September 2014 at 23:06

    This is beautiful Lisa, I love James and he looks adorable on your candle - I would never be able to light it though!
    Pauline
    x

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  8. Jackie11 September 2014 at 07:25

    Gorgeous candle Lisa, I have never tried doing them, not too sure yet if I want to :o)
    Jackie xx

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  9. Anonymous11 September 2014 at 07:45

    Fabulous, I have never tried this and really must as it looks fab!
    Helen x

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  10. Sarah11 September 2014 at 08:17

    Ooh you clever girl!! I've never, ever tried this Lisa and it looks brilliant!! Looks like it's going to be another nice day here and long may it continue!! xx

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  11. Jane Savage11 September 2014 at 08:31

    This looks fab, Lisa! It’s a technique I’ve never tried but always meant too! I half expect to set the tissue paper alight and ultimately the house so that’s probably why I’ve never done it!!! :) xx

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  12. Alison5911 September 2014 at 10:28

    Wow this is beautiful. I tried this once..............lol never again :-)

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  13. rosie11 September 2014 at 17:54

    fantastic. must have a go at this but doubt mine will be as good as yours x

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  14. Shona Hamill12 September 2014 at 15:10

    Hi Lisa, I love your James candle! I've always fancied having a go at this but I wasn't sure how to go about it. Thanks for sharing how it's done xx

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  15. coops13 September 2014 at 17:28

    stunning candle lisa.i love the adorable bear ;D

    xx coops xx

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  16. kay14 September 2014 at 19:59

    Yours is fab Lisa, my first attempt using a deer looked like it had been run over lol

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  17. Denise Goeldner15 September 2014 at 12:45

    Adorable candle, lovely cute image used. Just letting you know that there's a new challenge going to starting 4 Jan 2015 over at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge. Love you to become a follower, there's a DT Call happening too, grab our badge while your there if you like to, really hope to see you join us, many thanks xx
    ~ Denise ~
    Owner {Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge}

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  18. Dortesjs17 September 2014 at 07:32

    aww this is so cute love love love

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thank you for stopping by, and taking time to leave a comment, always very much appreciated, Lisa xx