Fighting Cancer with Candles

Its the little things that 

make me 

happy.

Like knowing that these 

candles were sold to help

a man who is fighting cancer

pay a few bills.

This could be grocery money....

or gas money so he can get 

to his treatments.

Whatever the case

his family loved him enough to 

raise $700 by selling 

Good Neighbors Candles.

I am thrilled to make each one 

with love and care 

praying for his healing as I go.

His sister was the one to contact me.

I have a brother.

I would do anything for him.

This sister obviously feels the same way 

about her brother. 

Sharing of time and resources

to assist those in need.

It makes a routine activity

like making soy candles

have meaning.

Baby Shower Favors with a Giraffe Theme

It is so much fun to get special requests.

Some time ago a very nice young

lady contacted me and said that 

her sister was going to 

have a baby and the gender

was unknown so they 

are going with 

a giraffe theme.

She wondered if I might be

able to do yellow and orange tea light

shower favors.

But, of course!

It would be my pleasure.

They are complete!

Well, not exactly complete.

I have left them a bit sloppy looking

with extra ribbon so that 

my customer can add adorable tags.

She'll then finish them up and

make them 

totally perfect.

I'm Thinking Spring....and Mother's Day!

Oh I used to grumble

about the retailers who were always 

working to the next holiday.

But now that I am in the business

of preparing for holiday sales

I have to think ahead.

So...While others are wishing

for Spring flowers I am 

smelling them daily in my candle 

kitchen....daffodil and peony

are the latest delights.

Visit either my Etsy or Artfire shops

to see the latest developments.

I'll be delighted to see you.

At Artfire you will have the option

of using a coupon to get a 

free four ounce candle of my 

choosing with every 

$30 (before shipping)

that you spend.

If you see something you want at 

Etsy that is not yet available at Artfire

just ask....I am in the process of 

filling my Artfire Shop.

I'll get it listed there for you if I can.

Fun in a Mug!

Sometimes I just make things to see if I can.

These are so much fun!

This is my signature Hot Chocolate

with a twist.

Available in my Etsy shop.

I have a total of three available.

Two as a set
$30

and one on its own 

which is not listed.

Just ask if you want 

the single one.
$15

Fine Tuning....

Just when I think I have finished a new

candle product I test it and find ways 

to make it even better.

This is the case with these adorable 

tiny tea cups that I found this week.

I love the look of just one wick

centered in the candle....

and it would be acceptable that way.

However, 

in order to get the best burn

and fragrance throw 

I am going to redo these 

and add a second

and maybe third

wick.

Call me picky

or crazy if you like

but I want my candles to 

be the best performing

candles anyone has ever

used.

And so.....

I go against my usual

impatient tendencies 

to get them 

just right.

Are You Kidding Me?

How does time go by so quickly?

I can't believe I last posted on 

January 2nd.

Well, I have been a bit busy

and that is a very good thing.

I have to show you

my newest baby shower favor....

Just tooo cute!

I'm also busily filling orders for Etsy customers.

I've expanded my space at Cape Cod Crafters

at Rockvale Square

and 

now have candles at a local salon.

I've put together the 

Flyer for the Spring Fundraiser and have

now included greeting cards featuring my 

photography.

We'll see how that goes.

I'm seeking a soapmaker to make soaps

in my candle fragrances...

and I might have found one.

We're meeting this week.

Those will then be a part of the 

fundraiser offerings, as well.

So much for slowing down after the first 

of the year....

this busy just looks different.

I'm so thankful.

I hope you are having a wonderful day.

I'm very thankful that you stopped by!

I've been thinking about These....

I'm experimenting with different 

colors and fragrances 

in these glass hearts.

Nantucket Briar Rose with 

Rose and White Hearts.

Nantucket Briar Rose with 

all white hearts.

I think I'll do dark chocolate 

with pink hearts...

dark chocolate with 

burgundy hearts.

How about white cinnamon 

with red hearts?

Yep!

Lots of playing to do.

I'll be listing them on Artfire, eBay,

Etsy and placing them in 

Cape Cod Crafters at 

Rockvale Square Outlets.

Fun stuff!!