Monday, December 5, 2011

Most wonderful time

Just a quick post to share something "other than a card"--a stamped candle! My creative friend and Penny Black designer, Elizabeth Allan, inspired me to try this after seeing her samples and following her great tutorial on her blog.


I stamped and trimmed out  Mademoiselle Noel but she was a tad too tall for my candle, so I performed some minor surgery. I trimmed off less than 1/4" off from her legs, and she became a perfect fit! Can you tell? Probably not, because this technique is very forgiving.


I was equally surprised that when I heated the white tissue paper with my heat gun, it magically "dissolved" into the green candle and there wasn't a hint of any paper. It's truly magical!

I added some gemstones and was quite pleased with how the candle turned out. I was even commissioned (by my daughter) to make some for her friends for Christmas. Stamped candles make for a quick, festive, "last minute" gift, with endless possibilities using all your holiday and non holiday stamps.

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you're all off to a great week!

Stamps: All Penny Black
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Other: tissue paper, candle, waxed paper, gemstones, heat tool
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20 comments:

  1. Joan VDecember 5, 2011 at 2:44:00 AM HST

    Oh, how chic. Just love it.

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  2. Elizabeth AllanDecember 5, 2011 at 2:51:00 AM HST

    Very stylish Donna! Thanks for sharing how well this works on a colored candle as I have only ever worked on white. Love the added gems too!

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  3. LinDecember 5, 2011 at 4:13:00 AM HST

    Gorgeous, Donna - I've been wanting to try this after seeing Elizabeth's technique, too. Really makes a lovely and unique presentation - love your added gems!

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  4. BiancaDecember 5, 2011 at 5:29:00 AM HST

    She turned out beautiful, even with shorter legs....hihih....and no, you can't tell that you've made them shorter....
    Hugs Bianca xx

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  5. Annette AllenDecember 5, 2011 at 5:43:00 AM HST

    wow these are just so cool...love it

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  6. CinnamonSallyDecember 5, 2011 at 6:30:00 AM HST

    fabulous candles Donna, I have tried this technique myself, great idea for presents!

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  7. BarbDecember 5, 2011 at 9:36:00 AM HST

    Oh, these are so pretty, Donna! My favorite shade of green too! :)

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  8. AmyDecember 5, 2011 at 11:35:00 AM HST

    Very cool, Donna! I'm going to have to check out that tutorial, these will make awesome gifts!

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  9. Stamping CafeDecember 5, 2011 at 2:35:00 PM HST

    This is awesome, Donna! I have to go check out the tutorial, they will be wonderful gifts! Lots of hugs!!

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  10. AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 9:04:00 PM HST

    Wow this is awesome Donna! Such a great gift idea!

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  11. Dawn TDecember 5, 2011 at 9:47:00 PM HST

    wow Donna. I love the pretty image on your candle. And your "surgery" looks perfect.

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  12. LindsayDecember 6, 2011 at 5:34:00 AM HST

    This is super fabulous Donna! LOVE it!

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  13. PiaDecember 6, 2011 at 10:26:00 AM HST

    Truly wonderful candles! They look perfect!

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  14. Kathy (krolski)December 6, 2011 at 11:12:00 AM HST

    How cool is this! Great gift idea Donna! Love the gems too.

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  15. Kelly BoothDecember 6, 2011 at 4:54:00 PM HST

    Sooooo Cute D!! Love this...it has been a long time since I have done this but makes for such a great gift!! xoxo!!

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  16. ivyDecember 6, 2011 at 10:37:00 PM HST

    this is a great gift idea! will have to try this! doesn't it feel good when someone asks you to help them make something? even better when it comes from your daughter!!

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  17. LeanneDecember 7, 2011 at 3:50:00 AM HST

    this is beautiful and a wonderful gift for any occassion! Thanks for the link to the tutorial donna! BTW, I can't tell you chopped her legs, it's seemless!
    ;)

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  18. Judy1223December 7, 2011 at 3:52:00 PM HST

    Wow, Donna... What a cool idea! I''ll have to try this!

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  19. Tiffany ErvinDecember 7, 2011 at 8:06:00 PM HST

    So, so pretty, Donna! I really need to try this again! I had stamped on candles before and it was a total mess and did not turn out very well, maybe this tut will be better.

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  20. Savannah O'GwynnDecember 11, 2011 at 7:30:00 PM HST

    OHHHHHH! What a fabulous candle--I LOOOOOOOOOVE that image and I LOVE those gems! BEAUTIFULLY done!! You are amazing!!

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