The pattern for the box is basically a nugget box that I altered the dimensions on slightly to accommodate the candles. I made the box using Papertrey's Aqua Mist cardstock and some Sticky Strip to hold it well. I have a template if anyone's interested in it--let me know.I used the Rustic Snowflakes set to decorate the top of the box. I used Encore Silver ink for really shimmery flakes and mounted the stamped panel on an Aqua Mist panel, then a panel of Papertrey's new shimmery silver cardstock. I wrapped some coordinating ribbon around the box and attached a stamped and embellished tag.
The candles are also stamped. I used the larger version of the snowflake stamp that I used for the box top. One trick I discovered as I heated the tops of the candles with the stamped image--Encore inks will run a little when heated, so place the tissue paper with the stamped image facing down (touching the candle's surface) to minimize bleeding. Once the candles had cooled, I wrapped a piece of matching Aqua Mist twill around each one. What a pretty little gift set!This was such a great idea for a challenge with the holidays coming up! For more great gift giving ideas, you can visit the other challenge participants. Links to their blogs are in the sidebar on the right.
Materials Used:
Rustic Snowflakes stamp set, Aqua Mist Palette ink, Encore Silver ink, Aqua Mist, white, and shimmery silver cardstock, silver edged ribbon, Aqua Mist twill (Papertrey Ink); Sticky Strip, large and small tag punches, 1 3/8" circle punch, silver eyelet (Stampin' Up!); self-adhesive rhinestone (Michaels); tea lights, white tissue paper
How cool, to make the nugget box into a candle gift gox - great idea!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is soooo lovely, Lori! Great colors too. TFS!
ReplyDeleteOh Lori these are adorable...and so very creative. I've never thought of stamping on votive candles. Fabulous idea and an equally fabulous gift.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful gift Lori - thanks for the tip about the encore inks when stamping on the candles.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful gift idea Lori!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to change the nugget box to a tea light box! Great job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project and lovely gift!!! Thanks for the tips and I'll be emailing you to get the nugget pattern!!!
ReplyDeletethis is a great idea!! i love your gift!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cool -or should I say "warm" -gift. Very creative!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I am always looking for a few gift ideas for secretaries and other non-teaching staff at school. Prepare to be cased!
ReplyDeleteThis is sooo cool! Love the idea and what a wonderful presentation! {SMILES}
ReplyDeleteYou are so smart!!! Altering the nugget box and stamping on tealights!!! Awesome job!!
ReplyDeleteCool idea, might have to pinch this one for Chrissy presents. Love the colours you chose.
ReplyDelete:) Marcia
Lori! This gift is just gorgeous! The candles are beautiful; love the soft colors too! Thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea. I love the snowflakes on the candles (clever).
ReplyDeleteThat is so adorable! I've never tried stamping on candles before...it adds so much to those little votives! Great gift! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great gift idea. TFS!
ReplyDeleteOK Lori, for the challenged, you need to do a class.!
ReplyDeleteAwesome trinket box. I love how you used the candles. Fab job.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great alternative for the nugget boxes! Love how you stamped the candles too.
ReplyDeleteGreat gift idea Lori! What lovely colors! You did a wonderful job with this! :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea to use candles. Love it.
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