How to make a Clementine Votive Candle

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I'm up late, getting this post together for tomorrow. I was pretty excited when I saw this picture of a candle made from a clementine. You can see the post HERE. 


Finally something I KNEW I could make, super easy, already had a bunch of clementines, yummy, and how rad if it actually worked, right?


Ready to see how it went? Alright then, check it out.
STEP 1- Slice the clementine in half, all the way around.
STEP 2- Carefully start to remove the peel.
STEP 3- When you get to the end, stick your thumb in to gently pry the middle section of the clementine loose, trying not to break it.
STEP 4- Remove the other side, again be gentle.
STEP 5- Cut out a star, circle, or any other shape from the side of the clementine that will be the cover.
**I know I cut mine wrong for the pics, he he**
**Yes, you need to have the middle section OPEN, so the flame doesn't get put out, duh, Bella**
STEP 6- Shorten your wick if it's a tad too long, you want it just about 1/8 above the oil line.
STEP 7- Fill your candle with olive oil.
STEP 8- Light and enjoy!

 So basically after my first failed attempt, because my hole wasn't cut properly, I redid all the tops.


My new candles stayed lit for a good hour or more, until one of them caught fire (the lid), and that kind of sucked, lol.


Note that I had peeled them yesterday, and maybe that's why it caught fire, had it been fresh, it might have had more moisture.


Also wanted to note that contrary to what I thought, there was absolutely NO smell, nothing enjoyable coming from this candle. No biggie just thought I'd mention that.


Ok, so now that you see it DOES work, why don't you go give it a try. It's super easy, super fun, and actually really pretty to look at, even in the morning light. I can only imagine it at night. I just had no patience, and HAD to try it this morning, he he. 


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Our Valentine Treats, Heart pockets!!!

Here is what we decided to do for the princess this year. At first I was thinking I wanted to make some kind of box, to put the heart in, with a small key, and something cheesy, like, "You hold the key to my heart". As usual though, I waited until last night to make them, and I just couldn't figure out a fast way to do all that, so after much folding, and manipulating that blue square, I came up with this. 


I also cut our grass strips, which didn't end up getting used like I had thought, but I did use it after all. 


I love how simple, and cute they turned out. Almost like a basket full of strawberries. She just signed the back, and that's it. No need for words. This little valentine, says it all!!!

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Corona Rosette Bottle, VERY PRETTY!!

Kids wanted to make something for Bunica (grandmas bday). We hardly ever buy her flowers on her birthday, because hello, it's the day before Valentines Day, and well, those prices are killer. 
Sometimes we get her a houseplant, or tulips or something, that she can plant outside when the flowers fade. 

This year, we made something pretty different. We took a corona bottle, and made a bunch of rosettes. My princess helped out, while older brother was busy drawing up a beautiful card.


Here is the picture tutorial, on how we made this. Not to many pictures, since basically I just made a bunch of rosettes, and hot glued them to the bottle. It was very easy, and I love how it turned out. Thank you Princess, you were a great help!!

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