While at the craft show I did something I never do... Buy something! I couldnt resist so I bought three of these babies.
They are oil candles. Lovin' the fruit in them.
I figured I could make some of these for gifts and thought you would want to join me.
Here are a few pictures of some that they had for sale. I stuck with the cheaper ones like these two.
Im thinking I want to make mine with no candle. They use an oil that doesnt smell so whats the use I say. I just like the way they look.
Look at these... We could get some mason jars and age the lids...Are ya getting me?
You can buy the wicks at Walmart and the oil too. Maybe we could drill a hole in the mason jar lid for the wick... "wheels turning now"!
I would like to make a few with just the fruit and oil. You should see these in person. Beautiful! The oil just makes the fruit pop.
You know we are all going to be waiting for Hobby Lobby's fruit to go on sale now. Watch out Miss Kitty (blog friend) here we come. I will be working on mine and if you want to join I hope you share your finished masterpiece. Wonder what different looks we can all come up with. Im making my list....
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Good Morning Miz Susie,
Oh those are so beautiful, no wonder you couldn't resist them. I would have bought one too. I've never seen those before, now I'm intrigued by how they are made. You'll have to share a tutorial with us when you make yours. You're right about the oil making the fruit pop, they are very striking. Hope you have a wonderfully blessed day! (you're so silly ~ smiles)
Those are really nice - I can see why you bought one (or three) LOL.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
I'd love to make one as well. What do you think will happen to the faux fruit in the oil...will it peel off or have the color run off? I am curious. Let me know when you make yours and what happens.
Those are REALLY beautiful....gorgeous colors! Yep, you do one first and then tell us exactly what to do OK?
I love it! I think a tutorial on this would be awesome! I can't wait to see yours. Have a blessed day.
Juanita
How fun! I want to make some for gifts! How do we make them smell? Can we put whatever in them? To customize the gifts... I love it! Thanks for sharing...You should do a step by step! :) Love ya,sista~ Meme
Oh man, something else to add to my To Make List.
Great find.
Susie, they're beautiful! I'll have to make one this weekend! I have some mason jars, hmmm need to age the lids...What great hostess gifts for the holiday!
Thanks for the inspiration! You're the best!
Another project that I want to do. Those look beautiful.
CUte idea!
oh susie this is a great idea! I have a lot of old mason jars. What kind of oil is in them?
julie
Those are so pretty Susie and I have never seen them before. Thanks for sharing.
You could also make some flavored oils that you could use. I've made them with cranberries and they look beautiful as well as being useful.
Beautiful candles!! You make one first so we can all copy you. :o)
WOW...GOSH..I AM LUCKY...Is that what I am getting for Christmas???
HOPE SO !!! Much Love Your Sister
Very pretty!
Very beautiful...great ideas!
Oh no..don't tell me this now. I just passed up a beautiful one at a yard sale for $1. She didn't have fruit in it but when she said it was filled with oil, I envisioned it spilling everywhere. I am sad....these are gorgeous and I could have changed them out.
So cute!!
Those are pretty! You will do a mahvelous job no matter what you come up with!
Those are gorgeous in apothecary jars! What a fabulous gift idea.
p.s. I found you through Joy...I will so be back to visit you. Your creations are amazing...what talent!
Those are pretty, Mz. Susie...so I guess these are just faux fruit in some sort of candle oil?? I've done cranberries before, but I think the fruit is a first for me. You'll have to show us later what you end up with.
Beautiful Susie...
One full of cranberries would be wonderful for Thanksgiving~♥
What type of oil is this.
Love the look.
blossom
They look good enough to eat!
Hi Susie, what a fantastic idea. Are you going to show us how you did yours? And what kind of oil do you use?
Those are stunning! I'll be waiting on your tutorial class...
Miss Janice
Those are awesome! Beautiful! What kind of oil is that??!!!
Target had 6 green apples on sale for $4 today in the clearance section.
Oh, those are so bright and colorful. Love them. :)
Hi Susie! I for SURE want to make one of those - I need more detailed instructions..I'm not a girl use to using drills and such! :)
How fun! What kind of oil do you use? I want to make some too! Thanks for the idea
LOVE 'em
Beautiful! Can't wait to see yours!
wow! love this idea. i haven't seen these anywhere around here. keep us posted when you make yours...
~nicole
Hmmm... Yes, wheels turning. Thanks for a great idea!
Good evening, Susie! You never cease to amaze me. These candles are just gorgeous! Now, it'll take more than just pretty pictures and subtle hints for me to know how to make these! hint hint
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Oh So Pretty. So glad I came by for a look-see! : ) Loved it all!
M.L.
What beautiful candles! Great job!!!
Hi Suzie,
I just found your blog through Jills ( at home in the country ) and Im so glad I did, what a pretty blog! and I loved reading your posts! those jars of fruit are gorgeous and I love the tassels too! Im in the love with the one with the snow bunny on it! is he still for sale?
Stop by and say HI , Im having my very first Give-away, so stop in when you can and let me know if that little bunny is still around :)
Thanks and nice to "meet" you, I added you to my blog roll so I can visit often!
~ hugs ~ Cynthia
I definatly want one of these! I will be watching the Hobby Lobby ad for sure!! :)
These are beautiful!!! I can see one made with marbles or those marble stones. I think I am going to hae to try this...and hopefully not burn my house down!!
-Heather:)
They are beautiful. I see why you bough 3 of them! My Mom made some similar ones years ago but with real fruit and cheap vodka.After a few months it got mushy.
Love the candle idea. I'm so in. Will any kind of oil work? I can't wait,I'm off to find cheap fruit! They would make great teacher gifts. too.
This is a beautiful, updated, versions of the the ones I've seen in the past. Soy or natural based oil is important if your going to burn a flame. To avoid black smoke or black soot residue. If you don't want to burn the oil, you can add back lighting which adds a great effect. Thanks for sharing.
Sweet Wishes,
Sara
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