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This DIY Candle really takes the cake!
Now you can have your cake… and light it too! Some time ago, we wanted to make a unique candle: a mouthwatering candle in the shape of a cupcake with a whipped wax frosting. Yes, you read that correctly! Our Cupcake Candle recipe features a “frosted” topping made of wax that looks good enough to eat (though we do NOT recommend biting into it!). You’ll see, this DIY Cupcake Candle is a piece of cake! Or… almost. The whipped wax is temperature-sensitive, but once you’ve mastered that, this recipe is a cakewalk! Soon enough, the hardest part will be keeping yourself from tasting it. But if you’ve made any of…
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Dip It Yourself: Your own DIY dipped candles!
Light up your life with homemade dipped candles “I don’t like making homemade candles”… said no one, ever! Candle-making is such a fun afternoon activity, and enjoying your own homemade waxy creations afterward is even nicer. Who doesn’t love gazing at a dancing flame on a cozy night in? We have recipes for container candles and pillar candles on our blog, but none for classic taper (dipped) candles. So, we decided to correct that with Dip It Yourself, our first dipped candle recipe! You’ll need to use beeswax to make this candle. Beeswax has the perfect hardness for DIY dipped candles! It’s the one and only ingredient you need for…
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This homemade candle is kaleidoscopic!
The beauty of this DIY candle is truly mesmerizing! This Candleidoscope candle recipe is so eye-catching. With its subtle gradient of shades and its spiral stairwell shape, we just can’t take our eyes off it. We’re so proud of this superb creation that we almost don’t want to light it so that we can keep enjoying its beauty. But once we’ve used it all up, we’ll have the perfect excuse to make another one! To make this homemade candle, it’s best if you already have some candle-making experience. It takes a lot of care and attention, and it helps to be familiar and comfortable with the process. If you’re less…
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Badabing… Badaboom! You’ve got a new DIY lipstick!
A recipe to make your smile go miles! Watch out, this recipe will supercharge your smile. Barely will your lips have begun to curl upwards and badabing… Badaboom! Hearts are conquered, birds sing, children laugh, and the sun is shining. How? With just a homemade lipstick! It took a lot of attempts to get this project perfect! We wanted a lovely and long-lasting matte finish that wouldn’t dry out your lips. After many hours of research, we finally found THE perfect formula! We’re very proud of our results. Make hearts go Badaboom with just your grin! How to make homemade lipstick Before you begin. We strongly advise against using ultramarines…
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Learn how to make geode bath bombs!
What’s this? A Bath-o-lith in the tub? Have you heard of Bath-o-liths? These beautifully hued rocks are made of salts and powders. When you place them in water, they bubble up—and some even make a lovely foam! Geologists, never fear: No, we haven’t discovered a new, strange, and wonderful mineral… we’ve created a new recipe for geode bath bombs! Easy enough to make, these DIY bath bombs look like beautiful crystals and are also a great gift idea (you can give them to yourself, of course!). What’s more, this bath bomb recipe is highly adaptable: you can choose whichever colour(s) you please or add a touch of mica for an…