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Monday, September 24, 2012

Guest Post from Ricki Jill


Hello, I am Ricki Jill from Art @ Home writing a guest post for Nicki!

When Nicki asked me to write a guest post (after I volunteered, of course  ;P  ), I was thinking: What would be a fun idea for a post?  I so admire Nicki for her ability to make her home look stunning with very little money.  Soon I was inspired by an article in Country Living UK September 2012.  Here is my inspiration:



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This is from Country Living's Simple Pleasures column.  I love the colorful teacup candles!


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I bought this Spode teacup and saucer from a flea market.  I thought the colors would be perfect for an autumn candle.  I melted down some small orange, pumpkin-scented candles in a saucepan.  I carefully removed the wicks, placed one wick in the teacup, and poured the wax.


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Viola!
Now that I know how to make them, I wish I had a couple more teacups!  I like the grouping in Country Living.


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Until next time...

Blessings!
Ricki Jill
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15 comments:

  1. Country Wings in PhoenixSeptember 24, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    Hi Ricki Jilll Sweetie...
    Your talents SO amaze me. You just keep finding the best things to share. Love the tea cup and the color is perfect for the china ware. Love, LOVE, LOVE it.

    Thank you so much for sharing today. I enjoyed that I stopped by to say hi to Nicki and found you. Many hugs and much love, Sherry

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  2. Linda September 24, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    What a great idea!! Thanks Ricki

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  3. JoleneSeptember 24, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    What a great idea! It turned out just as good as the on in Country Living.

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  4. ~Lavender Dreamer~September 24, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    Oh, I love this! I want to make one, too! Great post, Ricki! Hugs!

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  5. Susan FreemanSeptember 24, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    I love it! Now I am going to be on the hunt for tea cups!!

    Big Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  6. Sweet Posy DreamsSeptember 24, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    How cute! A creative use for "odd" teacups.

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  7. JunkchiccottageSeptember 24, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    How cute and pretty. Great ideas thanks for sharing.
    Kris

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  8. Pura VidaSeptember 24, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    cute cups if I ever saw one!

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  9. Grace @ Sense and SimplicitySeptember 24, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    That's so cute and I agree the cup is perfect for fall. I bet it smells great too.

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    Ricki Jill is so sweet and so creative..love this...fire that baby up and let's get a whiff of FALL!

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  11. Sunny Simple LifeSeptember 24, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    Beautiful! What a wonderful gift they would be. Hit the thrift stores for more cups and saucers.

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  12. Leena Milligan LanteigneSeptember 24, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Great idea! I have a lot of cups and saucers - I may have to give this a try! Great guest post! Hugs, Leena

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  13. GinaSeptember 24, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    That is such a beautiful teacup, Ricki! It was a super idea to use it for a Fall candle.

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  14. DeborahSeptember 25, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    You did a wonderful job!
    I have this in the works already too! My sister is pouring me one with one of my garage-sale find tea-cups.
    She is also going to teach me to make candles for myself. Can't wait!
    They are perfect in these tea-cups!
    Enjoy!

    Deborah xo

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  15. Ricki TreleavenSeptember 25, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    Thanks, Nicki, for letting me guest post, and I appreciate everyone's kind comments!

    xo,
    Ricki Jill

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