DIY custom couture candles - We R Memory Keepers Wick and Silhouette Cameo

I have been noticing candles making a huge comeback in home decor. Gorgeous scents, gorgeous designs, and well, it makes me, not a candle girl, want to have allll the candles! As I thought about it, I thought, wait, I have the We R Memory Keepers Wick Candle Maker AND a Silhouette Cameo...I can make my own custom candles!

I began by making my own candles. The We R Memory Keepers Wick is easy to use. The candle-making machine comes with wax and colored wax to customize your candles to match anything. Instead of using the cotton wicking that comes with the machine, I purchased these beautiful glass candle jars, with lids, and a pre-fastened wick, at Michael's. They had that couture and spa-like feel I was looking for too. 

Don't forget you can take your customization a step farther by adding your own scents! There are candle oils, or you can use essential oils to create the scent you want. I find that I need to use many more drops that I expect. For a full pot of wax I use 15 or more drops. 

Once the candles were finished and cooled, I could decorate the outsides. I used gold vinyl, because, gold! :) I found so many wonderful designs in the Silhouette Design Store! You can add just about anything you can imagine!

For a complete tutorial on how to decorate the candles, visit the Silhouette 101 Blog!

Who wants to make all the candles now? 

Sincerely Yours,

handmade Christmas gifts - candles with the We R Memory Keepers Wick

There is nothing better than making a special Christmas gift for someone. Choosing the colors, styles, and whatever that mean something to the recipient is just so darn cool! The gift becomes more heartfelt and personal. Certainly better than a gift card!

Each of these candles was created with the We R Memory Keepers Wick Candle Machine and the new silicone mold designs. As I have told you before, I was really not sure about this machine. I mean, I am a card-maker, and paper-crafter, not a crafter...Until I tried using it and became instantly hooked. Not only was it easy, but it was E.A.S.Y.! I could add color, scent, and create candles in shapes, or even in basic jars. I made candles for my deck to keep away mosquitos and my mom made candles for her new bathroom. So, I guess you could say we are all addicted!

When the new silicone molds arrived, I was in love with the modern and geometric look of these candles. They screamed my sister's name, so I got to work. My color palette is modern, yet Christmas. For all the details on how to make candles, including my tips for coloring and adding scent, visit the We R Memory Keepers blog. 

After the candles cooled, these special objects needed special packaging! I wrapped them up in boxes I created with the We R Memory Keepers 123 Punch Board. I measured the candles to get a size that would work for all three. These beauties are going to look lovely under the tree and be so loved when they are opened. And that is the best part!

Sincerely Yours,

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Wick Candle Machine - DIY candles

So, my wheelhouse, and my first love, is paper when it comes to crafting. But, my assignment for We R Memory Keepers was to use the Wick Candle Machine. I was leery, at best. Twelve candles later, I am hooked! The Wick is a wonderful machine! So easy to use and the creative possibilities are endless!

You can create pillar candles using the molds that come with the machine. You can also create candles in any heat-safe container, like these jars. There is color that you can mix to design custom candles as well. 

Want to know the coolest part about these pineapple candles I made? THEY SMELL LIKE PINEAPPLE! Yep, you can add essential oils to the wax as it melts and have custom scented candles! Anyone else seeing a lot of candles being made for Mother's Day?! Head to the We R Memory Keepers blog for more details. And also, visit me on Instagram. If you are curious about how the Wick works and to learn a few tips and tricks, I have a detailed story saved there! 

Sincerely Yours,