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…in the Barclay-Nichols’s household. (Don’t hit me!) It’s might seem like Christmas is a huge 61 days away, but when you’re a crafter, you have to start early! I don’t think it’s helpful for me to start posting recipes on December 1st because you need time to try out these products, see how the fragrances...
I’ve been suffering from an ongoing headache since August, and it’s flaring up this week. So instead of information on an oil today, I give you a short tutorial on sushi candles!I know I’ve written about making sushi candles in the past, but they were so cute and I made so many for Christmas, I...
I hope you enjoyed the candle making class today. You can get supplies for these projects from Michael’s in Abbotsford, Voyageur Soap & Candle in Surrey, or Suds & Scents in Abbotsford. You can get sheets of beeswax at Chilliwack Honey, Michael’s (although, honestly, it’s not very good and tends to be quite old and...