11/2/09

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Even if you didn't catch Halloween in Half an Hour in time, you can still use the same methods to gussy up for Thanksgiving. Simply print the words (try it on scrapbook paper, too!) and trim down slim strips to wrap around the candle. Secure them on the back with some invisible tape and you're good to go in less than two minutes.

As for those candles, have you seen these at Big Lots? I found a pack of four for $6, making them the cheapest around (other than the Dollar Tree). I prefer the smooth cut tops of these versus their Dollar Tree cousins. They don't have much scent, but that's fine with me. The glow is amazing through the cotton white wax. Until I found these, my favorite was the clean linen ones from Dollar General, still not bad at only $2 each.

Want my insight on making guests to your home feel like they are family? Make sure to catch part one of my very first series "Creating Coziness."

{Posted at Kimba's DIY Day}

17 sweet little love notes:

Nancy said...

Those are so cool!!! Great idea...thanks for shraring!

Nancy

CozyCoops Corner said...

What a great idea ! Just want you to know that I'm new to your blog and I'm loving it! Have a wonderful evening!
Janae/CozyCoop

Denise @ Life on Stepping Stone Lane said...

Love this! Simple and cheap...perfect!

CINNIBONBON said...

Love it!!

Shorely Chic said...

What a great idea!! I could see all sorts of words printed on them...Thanks for sharing :)

Shelia said...

I love this. The candles look so pretty.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

~ RM said...

I really like this idea! I had some trouble getting the Halloween font to work, but I was able to just make my own. This is a great idea, though~ Thanks for sharing it with all of us!

Delightful Dwelling said...

So pretty, I love this!

flyingheartfield said...

I love this, this is my kind of diy craft!!!!

tales from an oc cottage said...

How pretty!

m ^..^

Tracy Suzanne said...

This is so simple and so cute! I'm definately trying it for Thanksgiving.

Thanks...Tracy :)

P.S. In case I haven't alrady told you already, I'm hosting a fall giveaway. I hope you'll stop by and enter.

Jenni @ nest to keep said...

I love this idea, and am definitely going to try this! Yours look so pretty and so did the ones you made for Halloween! :) And thank you for the tip on the candles at Big Lots. I was at Ikea and even their candles seem too expensive for me! :)

Have a good night! :)

Embellished Bayou said...

Simply beautiful, what a unique touch!

pk said...

I love this idea. Very simple, but adds a special, unique touch! Have a good day...

pk @ Room Remix

Cherry Tree Lane said...

Perfect idea! Love it (and am going to steal it)!!!

Amanda @ Serenity Now said...

This is a great gift idea! :) Thanks for the visit, Gina. :)

Toronto furniture said...

Hello,
Yes, it's true that every natural element in household makes it more cozy or I would say also well-balanced.
So not only burning candles...through which a big warmth come to us...but also small waterfalls with flowing water are great tips how to feel more comfortable in our homes

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