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Friday 16 December 2011

The Gingers are Waxing !!

Hi, this weeks challenge over at Gingersnap Creations is to use wax whichever way you like.  As I still haven't unpacked my Melt Pot, its been a year now.........hanging my head in shame.........I decided to alter a candle.

I went for the really easy option and used Papermania's Candle Transfers, I've had these about a year also.....

I used our sponsors Penny Wise Arts iridescent beads which I popped in a plastic bag and dripped Gold Alcohol ink onto them, gave them a good shake, let them dry and glued them on the candle.


The time it took to turn a plain white candle into what you see was about 15 minutes........told you it was easy peasy.  The other Gingers have created some stunning pieces which are far more elaborate, so if you would love some more inspiration for this great challenge pop over to the Gingersnaps Blog.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend.  Wendy and I are taking my Mother for lunch on Saturday, I just hope she wears both her deaf aids this time..........sigh sigh...........because it can be quite disturbing for the other diners..........lol  Take care of yourselves, Hugs Annette x

43 comments:

Chris said...

It's beautiful Netty and a lovely addition to you Christmas decorations. Hugs, Chris x

Paula Whittaker said...

elegant candle decoration

Anonymous said...

Hi Annette. Love your candle. Stunning! Have a lovely weekend and enjoy your lunch out.
Regards Florence x

Valerie-Jael said...

Lovely candle, have a great weekend! Hugs, Valerie

Sharon said...

This is a really classy looking candle Netty!! Great for the table at Xmas!

Femmy said...

your candle is just beautiful!!

Kathy Eddy said...

This is just beautiful nettie. I wouldn't want to burn it so not to ruin it. Look great on a shelf amongst a few other pretties! aren't you glad you got the melt pot out.

Doreen said...

It is a gorgeous candle Annette.xxx

Candy C said...

BEAUTIFUL Christmas candle, Netty!!! I love it! <3 Candy

Von said...

The gems just give it that extra touch of luxury :)
Hope your weekend goes well
Von xxx

Astrid Maclean said...

You may have used an "easy option" Nettie, but the effect is stunning!!! The red on white is so effective and the beads just finish it off perfectly! Far too beautiful to light though I would say...:o)

Have a great weekend!

Junibears said...

This looks really beautiful nettie.
I wouldn't know what to do with a melt pot, even if I had one.
Keep well and warm and Christmas greetings to you. hugs June xxx

Sandy said...

Wow what a wonderful candle.
Stunning work.

Have a lovely weekend my dear.

Crafting Queen said...

Beautiful altered candle. :)

Carol Q said...

cor 0 that's stunningly gorgeous Netty - you wouldn't want to light that would you?

Annette said...

Now that is a fancy smancy candle. Merry Christmas in case I don't get to tell you later.xoxo

MarleneMAZ said...

Gorgeous candle Netty! too beautiful to use :)

Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate said...

This is absolutely stunning Netty! You did such a wonderful job with this. So pretty!

Anonymous said...

Stunning candle! How smart to dye the beads with alcohol ink! Great tip!

G Peplow said...

Hi Annette, Wonderful candle, I love the elegant panels running around and the beads are glistening beautifully. I hope you have a great lunch, hearing aids permitting, LOL Gay xxx

Daniele said...

what a stunning candle Annette too good to burn, never done one myself
hugs

McCrafty's Cards said...

It looks really beautiful Annette.
Kevin xx

Brenda Brown said...

This is just gorgeous Annette, so glad to be catching up with you and enjoy your trip out with your Mum.
luv and hugs {brenda} xoxoxox

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Lovely decorated candle Netty, very elegant. Tracy x

Meggymay said...

A real classy alteration, it would be very expensive in the shops to buy one as lovely.
Yvonne x

Kim B said...

Very pretty! You have been doing some wonderful work (I had to take a look :0) ) Hope you have a wonderful holiday and thanks for dropping by my blog. Merry Christmas, Hugs, Kim

Christine said...

Beautiful job on the candle, I like that it took only 15 minutes. Happy Holidays!

Anonymous said...

Wow, what a transformation, Netty! I am so impressed by the golding of the beads. I'll have to try that technique. Faye

Marjie Kemper said...

I'm so excited about the new wax challenge at GSC! I also feel very deeply for you about the problems with your mom. Your candle is lovely and elegant. Good luck this weekend!

Electra said...

OH my I LOVE those beads! And the way you use them, of couse!

Crystal said...

Your candle is just lovely! :-)

Terry said...

Girl, hanging that head in shame won't open that package! I am one step ahead of you as I opened mine after a year. It is open, but still un touched!!! Loving this elegant candle! Have a fun weekend!

The Sparkly Fairy said...

Such a beautiful candle Netty and I love your blog graphics!Thanks for commenting on m tag. Have a lovely weekend x

Silvia(Barnie) said...

Your candle looks wonderful.

Anonymous said...

A beautiful creation! I would never burn it. Enjoy your lunching and have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Hugs xoxoxoxo See you next year. :-)

Maggie said...

Gorgeous candle so elegant! Have my candle ready just need time to alter it!!

coops said...

stunning candle netty.i love the stylish design :D

xx coops xx

Andrea C said...

Gorgeous work Netty x

Lisa Somerville said...

Beautiful - love the added bling!

Unknown said...

Pretty, Pretty my friend. I hope you enjoy your weekend..

Hugs, Linda

Kristin said...

Miss. Netty! This is absolutely Stunning! SO elegant and sparkly (I bet ;) I hope you have a brilliant Christmas, xoxo

Victoria said...

Wow..so super gorgeous and decadent..what an elegant look..and such charm...thanks for sharing this beauty!
yay!
Victoria

Jan Hennings said...

Beautiful, Netty!