Thursday, October 11, 2012

Tea Cup Candle

I had never attempted to make a candle before, but I had seen a project pinned from Martha Stewart's site that looked adorable. The tutorial for the project is here: Martha Stewart Tea Cup Lights.  I picked up the supplies from both Michaels and Amazon to make the candle. Then I hit up the thrift store at our town hospital and found a tea cup and saucer for $3.00.  




The total cost for the project was approximately $4.50 or so because I have plenty of materials to make some additional candles. It was easy to do and will be headed to someone special very soon.  I am going to have to find some more tea cups.

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Posted by at 10/11/2012 01:44:00 PM

26 comments:

  1. Four Marrs and One VenusOctober 11, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    I see Christmas presents!!!! yes I Do! Thank you Megan!

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  2. Jennifer @ Delightfully NotedOctober 11, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    This would make such a pretty gift. I've always wanted to try to make my own candles:)

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  3. Amy of While Wearing HeelsOctober 11, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    Ok, this is brilliant. I've seen this done before but never by someone I know...and now I want to make one too! You did a great job. I love the teacup and saucer.

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  4. Sandra@Beneath this Roof, Within these WallsOctober 11, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    That is sooo pretty! I love cups and saucers, and candles are one of my most favorite things, so together, they are wonderful.

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  5. acasarellaOctober 11, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    Ooh! I think I might do this with some milk glass! Beautiful job!!

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  6. priscillaOctober 11, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    Really cute !Great gift idea !

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  7. pinabilityOctober 11, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    Awesome! I wish you would've done this sooner because one of my friends sold about 20 teacups at a yard sale this summer. They belonged to her husbands ex. :) The only thing I would wonder is if delicate glass like that would break from the heat. I broke a small Yankee Candle a few weeks ago when the match was dropped in because of the heat. It was probably just my luck though.

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  8. Liz @ Quirky VistasOctober 11, 2012 at 11:54 PM

    That is really adorable! I once saw one of these in a tea cup I adored, but it was trés expensive! How much better to make your own. That would really add some ambiance to a table setting!
    Liz

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  9. Sue@creativetryals.blogspot.comOctober 12, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    I am thinking my daughter could make these for Christmas gifts. Thanks for the inspiration!! Saw you on TT&J

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  10. CynthiaOctober 12, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    I was just thinking today about making one of these. I love the idea of using old teacups!

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  11. Cristina GarayOctober 13, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    I have never made them either! They are so cute!!

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  12. AnonymousOctober 13, 2012 at 11:24 PM

    What a great idea!

    Love the concept of your blog overall - - and I so appreciate your visit to my blog and comment on my felt flower wreath. So sweet.

    Just became your newest follower via bloglovin'. Glad to be in on all the action here at our pinteresting fam!

    -Lauren

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  13. Ana Love CraftOctober 14, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    So lovely!!!Great idea! Thanks so much for sharing the great tutorial! I'd love for you to visit my blog.
    Happy weekend!

    Hugs from Portugal,

    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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  14. UnknownOctober 14, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    This is very cute. I think it would make a lovely hostess gift. Thanks for sharing.
    Donna @onceuponasewingmachine.com

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  15. Janice Kay SchaubOctober 15, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    I would love to do this for Christmas gifts. I have plenty of pretty cups and saucers. Great idea. I must look into getting the wax and stuff to make them. I am following you
    Janice

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  16. Sam | Away She WentOctober 16, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    Love it - great gift idea! I've had something similar pinned for awhile now...I should probably get to it now that I see how easy of a project it is!

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  17. GretchenOctober 17, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    Super cute! I've seen these a couple of places the past few days, and now I'm waffling between these and DIY coasters for the kids to make for presents this year.

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  18. Inspired By JuneOctober 17, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    Great gift idea, Megan! Just in time for the holidays!

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  19. Diana of Diana RamblesOctober 18, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    This is a great project that my daughter would love to do! Must pin it! I appreciate you stopping by Diana Rambles. I have a Friday Linky Party that I'd love you to join. I'm following you now.

    Diana
    Diana Rambles
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  20. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinOctober 18, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    What a great project. You're like a little pioneer woman! Thanks for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  21. How2homeOctober 19, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    Such a cute idea! I did something similar except i found vintage tea tins and filled it up with soy wax! Great tutorial. If you're interested in hosting a cozy garden party and feature your tea cup candles, here is a great article on how to achieve a cozy garden party (eieihome.com/blog/how-to-decorate-for-a-stylish-garden-party.html) hope the article is interesting for ya! Have a great weekend.

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  22. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.October 20, 2012 at 4:56 AM

    Really pretty Megan! I've wanted to do this for the longest time!

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  23. UnknownOctober 21, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    I have always wanted to make a tea cup candle, they look lovely and would make great Christmas gifts

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  24. Marti @ SewLicious Home DecorOctober 21, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    Sooo cute! Thank you for sharing! I have a weekend craft party going on if you would like to be part of.......http://sewliciousdecor.wordpress.com/2012/10/21/show-licious-sunday-craft-showcase-2.

    xoxo,Marti

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  25. Betsy PoolOctober 22, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    I absolutely LOVE this - so elegant!! Thanks for visiting and linking up at Romance on a dime. Pinning this.

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