Wednesday, 30 July 2014

Whats on your workdesk Wednesday? 269

Yay! I did some making this week so I can share my desk with work / chaos in progress.....

 
 
Here I am decorating a whole batch of candles using tissue paper and napkins. Messy but fun!
 
 
Still a work in progress, the ones at the back need heating but I think they are looking pretty.
 
So this is the action on my desk this week, for more desk activity pop over to Stamping Ground where you will be able to see lots more.
 

19 comments:

  1. Wow Karen I love these candles. How do you cover them? I would love to make some of these for our Christmas fayre at school.
    Thanks for sharing
    Lynda B 17

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    1. Cut tissue paper, you can stamp this or one thin layer of napkin to size. Wrap the candle, I secure with a couple of dots of glue. Then use a heat tool to gently melt the wax and it will seep through the paper. There are lots of how to's on you tube.

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  2. Those are fab, you clever thing! Very elegant indeed :-)
    Hugs, LLJ 2 xx

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  3. I agree - very elegant. Still struggling to wrap my head around Xmas stuff in JULY, but I can't deny they are looking fab. :)

    Happy WOYWW!
    Mary Anne (5)

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  4. Gorgeous, Karen. But can they be lit? What happens when the wick gets down a bit?
    Take care. God bless.
    Margaret #1

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    1. Yes the wax soaks through the paper making it part of the candle, like a transfer. It will probably burn down inside the shell anyway as these type of candles tend to burn that way.

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  5. Fabulous candles Karen, happy WOYWW and have a wonderful week RobynO#29

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  6. great shot - and lots of candles. Rather inevitably I find myself drawn to the balck and white ones, and the nutcracker...makes one look at napkins in a whole new light!

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  7. Amazing! What a great idea..I might have to give this a go. I love the fat square candles at the front. Cx #66

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  8. now this does look interesting..... details please ?
    do you just melt the tissue into the candle? I like th eblack and white ones too ... something about partial images I think.
    have fun
    janet #14

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  9. wow theyr lovely, you have been busy!!

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  10. Gosh you have been busy, love the candles.
    Hope you have a great week and happy crafting, Angela x #38

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  11. Lovely candles! Love all the different designs! I spy your pretty teacup on your desk with "things" in it. :) Thank you for stopping by earlier. #28

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  12. Wow those look awesome, I've never tried to make one before very inspiring hugs Nikki 8

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  13. Fabulous idea on melting the candle with the heat gun and they look wonderful.
    Sandra de @52

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  14. Candles look absolutely stunning but what caught my eye are those gorgeous buckets you have. I want some
    Bridget #48

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  15. ooh what fabulous gifts these will make :) I am so glad you shared this one. ~Stacy #70

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  16. Beautiful candles! At first I thought you were showing candles you bought somewhere. #37

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  17. Your candles are beautiful! Thanks for stopping by my blog for WOYWW! ~ Sandy in Texas #67

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