Creating a Vintage Candle Glow + Video for TPD Stamps

As an avid card maker, each project that I create is, "my new favorite".  So, of course, today's project is,,,,,, my new favorite!  Seriously though, this was super fun to create and I adore how it turned out.  I'm using the "Holiday Greetings" stamp set from Two Paper Divas Stamps and have done some no-line watercoloring, along with creating a super cool vintage glow around my candle.

Here's a close-up of my glowing candle.  If you've never done no-line watercoloring, basically, you're just using a very light colored ink such as a beige or light gray, to stamp your image so there's no dark outline.  I used Mama Elephant Moonlight pigment ink then watercolored with my Tombow dual brush markers.  I would recommend that you color in your candle wreath first, then color your candle, being especially careful not to let your colors bleed.  My papers are from Anna Griffin and I even added a little splatter of DecoArt Multi-satin Cotton Ball paint to my candle, to give it an artsy touch.  

To me, the most satisfying part of creating art, is having a vision and being able to translate that vision.  I imagined an old time, glowing vintage candle, the kind found in old story books or old children's Bibles..... I think I successfully captured that image that was dancing in my head.  It looks just like a photograph.  At least, I think so.

If you'd like to see a short video on how to create that candle glow, click the link below to view my YouTube video.  I'd love it if you'd leave a comment and a thumbs up while you're there.  It's a super easy technique and will be worth your time to take a peek.  I'll also be sharing my project on Instagram for #thedailymarker30day coloring challenge.   You can find me @wavingmywand on Instagram. 

https://youtu.be/cMIDnf96yOM

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Beach Candle for So Suzy Stamps SAMClub

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TGIF!  So happy that Friday is here.  We've got family coming to visit and are planning on a movie this weekend so we'll be busy, but good busy, you know what I mean?  And since it's Friday, I've got another fun project for the So Suzy Stamps Stamp of the Month Club.  Have you ever done this technique before?  Stick with me for a couple minutes and I'll show you how.  It's super easy!  All you need is:

3x3 pillar candle or larger

wax paper

coloring pens/markers (I'm using Kuretake Zig Clean Colors)

white tissue paper

heat embossing gun (found in scrapbook section of hobby stores)

tape

Stamps from So Suzy Stamps!

The first thing you want to do is tape the ends of a section of white tissue paper to your craft mat.  Stamp your image onto the tissue paper.  I chose to ink my stamp directly by swiping the desired colors of my markers onto the stamp. 

Next, color in your image.  If the tissue gets too wet with ink, it can tear so be careful.  I've also used a fine tipped black 0.5 mm pen and white gel pen to embellish my images.

Next, tear off a strip of wax paper, large enough to completely cover your image.  It's best to have this wrap around to the back of your candle, and you'll see why.

Heat with your heat gun while holding the wax paper tightly.   Be careful not to burn your fingers as the heat gun gets extremely hot and your image will completely melt into the candle quickly, less than a minute.  You'll be able to tell it's melting the tissue as it will start to "sweat".  When completely melted, slowly peel off wax paper.  You don't have to wait on it to cool.  Use your heat tool to melt any bumpy spots along top and bottom edge of your candle, if necessary.

Lastly, here's my little mermaid tail that I hand drew and added to my scene.  When I was finished with melting my scene onto the candle, I added a touch of Stickles Firefly glitter glue to my mermaid.  Also, the sentiment can be found in Suzy's online store.  It's called "Cherish the Moment".  I love how this turned out!

Have fun giving this technique a try.  It's so easy, you'll want to give these as gifts! 

 

 I hope you enjoyed my project and handy tips.  Check out Suzy's website and maybe do some shopping while you're at it.   Then take a look at the SAM club.  Exclusive membership gets you special stamps each month, plus membership into a private Facebook group, fun giveaways and more! 

The next quarter starts this month so there's still time for you to sign up.  You can choose a 3 month membership or longer if you'd like.  Membership packages are available to USA, Canada and drum roll..... International!  I've already had a sneak peek at future releases and they are soooo fun!  You won't be disappointed!  If you love coastal, beachy, nautical fun..... sign up!  Membership can sell out quick so don't wait.

http://www.sosuzystamps.com/stamp-of-the-month-club/?aff=8

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Fall Candle Sleeves for The Ribbon Resource and Spellbinders

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(This is the 3rd of 3 projects posted today.  Go here for Skittles New Release and here for May Arts Ribbon Coffee Lover's Set.)

I'm thrilled to be participating in The Ribbon Resource and Spellbinders co-sponsored Whimsical Woodland Blog Fest which is celebrating World Cardmaking Day.  Hop on over to the Ribbon Resource Blog and check out my Fall Candle Sleeves with a full tutorial, then visit the fun over at Spellbinders!

My project features these dies from Spellbinders:

S3-229 Woodland Deer from the new Woodland Collection

S6-004 5x7 Detailed Scallops

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Ribbons used:

BY-36 Brown Leaves ribbon trim (1 yard)

C-1-30 1" Gold Sheer Ribbon (1 yard)

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ADORNit Feature - Art Play Paintables "Love" Candle

On Monday, the design team at Mountain Plains Crafters participated in a joint blog hop with ADORNit; creator of all things, fabric, paper crafts and the all new Art Play Paintables, designed by artist Lindsay Ostrom.  We created sooooo many lovely things that I'm breaking it down in a more detailed format this week, featuring each of my creations in detail with tutorials. 

To see all the projects from the ADORNit blog hop, go here:

 http://www.adornit.com/blog/art-play-blog-hop/

*I'm so happy to say, that this candle has been chosen to be on display at the ADORNit booth next week at the CHA (Craft and Hobby Association) Winter Mega show in Anaheim, CA.*

Today's creation is a watercolor painted candle.  This is so easy to do, you won't believe it.  You will need these tools:  a pillar candle, tissue paper (the kind used in gift bags), a heat tool, and wax paper, along with your coloring tools

I started by tracing over the Art Play Paintable design from the "Happy" collection, with tissue paper using first a black Marvy fine point Le Pen, then coloring with my Tombow dual brush pens.  I even used my Tombow blender pen to give some highlights here and there on the wording.

  

Next, cut out your colored tissue design leaving about 1/4" border.  Place it where desired on your candle.  Take a large piece of wax paper, wax side down, and hold it tightly over your design and around candle.  (I was so into my project, forgot to take a picture of this step!) Take your heating tool, (I use an embossing heat tool found in craft stores) and slowly heat your design. These heat tools get very hot, so be sure not to burn your fingers.  You will visibly see the melting or beading of wax occur after a few seconds.  The entire heat process only takes about a minute.  When finished, slowly peel off the wax paper and you are left with a stunning candle!  These make wonderful gifts for any occasion.  You will be amazed at the color and clarity.  Every bit of it transferred to this candle.  Have fun with this technique!

Check back tomorrow for details on my next project.

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