Falling For Candles

You know I love crafts just about as much as I love organization. So, when a preassembled craft kit that gets delivered to my door comes along, I need to give it a try. Labor Of Love is the newest craft delivery service and I wanted to try as soon as I heard about it.

Please note I received a sample of this kit to try out. My opinions are my own and I only bring you items I love and think you’ll love too.

I tried out their DIY SoyCandle Kit in Apple Harvest. After all, fall is right around the corner! Tehe kit arrived in my mailbox in a nice while box. I opened it right away and the smell of the supplies included was amazing. Everything was packed neatly and there was no breakage in transit.

Here’s what’s inside:

Instructions

Soy wax flakes

2 pre-tabbed wicks

Fragrance oil

Wooden stick

Two 8 ounce mason jars with lids

2 clothespins

2 handmade gift tags

Candle Making

I’ve never made a candle. However, it’s also been interesting to me so I was excited to give it a shot.

Here’s what you’ll need on hand:

Pot holder

Small pot

Pot holder

The Process

The whole process took me about 30 minutes. It was super easy too. There are no complicated steps and directions you’ll have to read twice to understand.

1. Melt soy wax chips in the pan. You could use a double boiler for this is you wanted. I made sure to stir constantly to avoid burning.
2. I made sure the mason jars were ready to go and the wicks were inserted in them.
3. Use the clothes pins to hold the wicks in place.
4. Add the scent to the wax and stir.
5. Using the pot holder, remove the melted wax from the stove and pour it into the mason jars.
6. Let cool
7. Add twine and or gift tags as desired.

This is a seriously easy craft and for $25 you’ll receive all of the supplies for two scented candles delivered to your door. These make great gifts completed or gift the kit to a craft lover.

You need to let the candles cool completely and then you can burn them. They smell amazing and I THOUGHT I might give one away, but after I lit one, I decided they were both all mine 🙂