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09/25/2012

Painted Candle

One of the things I love about fall is the scents.  I recently bought a really yummy candle, but the label on it was less than lovely. ;) So I decided to see what I could do about decorating it myself.

I found it at Wal-Mart – the Better Homes and Gardens line has some really great scents.  This one was Candied Caramel Pecan, and it was just $5.  And I was really pleased to discover – the label peeled right off cleanly.

To match our living room, I used a frosty blue, and a glitter bronze color with a doily screen stencil.  These are part of the Martha Stewart Glass paint line.

There are a few ways you can use the silkscreens, but the one I like best is the little spatula.  It spreads really easily over the stencil – just smooth it out and make sure all the areas are covered.  (I smoothed it out better than this after the photograph, this is just to show you how to use it.)

Then, peel the silkscreen off right away while the paint is still wet.

Between each use, I did rinse off the stencil with warm water, and as soon as it dried, I moved onto the next area to paint.  Because I wasn’t overlapping any same-colored designs, I did all the blue stencils in about 10 minutes, then let it dry for another 30 minutes.

Then, I went over it with the bronze glitter paint using the same technique, overlapping anywhere I thought it would look good.

I couldn’t wait to light it up – it smelled so yummy, and the price was SO much better than the big brands.

I’m really digging this Caramel Candied Pecan scent – it smells like I’ve been baking (without the work OR the calories, LOL).  What’s your favorite fall scent?

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Comments

  1. Barbara Hiatt says

    10/02/2012 at 5:25 am

    So cute Adrianne! What a clever idea!
    Barbara at Chase the Star

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  2. Jessi says

    10/02/2012 at 3:43 am

    Wow, gorgeous! I love the painted little doilies. Thanks for sharing this at The Fun In Functional!

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  3. Kelly says

    10/02/2012 at 1:08 am

    So pretty! You did a great job (as always). Thanks for sharing at Fabulous Friday.

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  4. Full Circle Creations says

    09/29/2012 at 3:17 pm

    Adorable! Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party!

    Holly

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  5. Shannon Conner says

    09/28/2012 at 6:56 pm

    I haven't seen these screen print stencils before – I know, I don't get out much, lol. Now I WANT them!! Thanks for bringing these to light.

    Shannon
    http://fixingforfriday.blogspot.com/

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  6. WTFab says

    09/26/2012 at 7:25 pm

    So beautiful and what a cute idea! We should definitely follow each other. Feel free to check out my blog at: http://www.w-t-fab.com

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  7. Jennifer says

    09/26/2012 at 2:00 pm

    Super pretty! I've been wanting to give MS's glass line a go!

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  8. Kelley says

    09/26/2012 at 1:59 am

    So cute Adrianne! I love how it makes a plain candle so pretty! :)

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  9. Earning-My-Cape says

    09/26/2012 at 12:48 am

    What a cool idea! I love it!
    Hi! I'm stopping by from I've been Booed!
    I'd like to invite you to come check out A Crafter's Dream Christmas Giveaway, and join in our giveaway group. :-)
    I'd also like to invite you to link up to my Super Link Party on Wednesdays!
    I hope to see you there! :-)
    ~Susie~

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  10. stlavonlady says

    09/25/2012 at 7:13 pm

    This is a fun, simple idea! I love the fall scents!! Which reminds me…I need to get my fall decorations out. : /

    Already following from the Welcome Wednesday Hop. Thanks for hosting! : ) Julie from Stlavonlady – Scatterbrained In St. Louis

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  11. Terry says

    09/25/2012 at 6:46 pm

    Oh, very pretty. I can practically smell it from here. Mmmmmm. Love the no calories too, ha ha.

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  12. Paula Parrish says

    09/25/2012 at 12:02 pm

    This is such a clever idea, to remove the label and decorate the jar. It is lovely, nice work. ;o)

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  13. Gee Singh Newbanks says

    09/25/2012 at 11:48 am

    Beautiful! Now I have to go check.. spiced apple or pumpkin maybe?!
    I am so curious about the line of paints. Have to get me some.
    Cheers, Gee
    come visit me over at my place.. and follow so we can stay in touch.
    http://www.simplymedesignsbygee.blogspot.com

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  14. Danni Baird says

    09/25/2012 at 10:38 am

    Adrianne,I love this! The design is so cute and the blue and bronze look great together. I have never used the glass paint, but it looks easy. The scent sounds marvelous! I'm all for pumpkin spice myself! Thanks for sharing this great project!

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