Tuesday, November 22, 2011

{small tokens}





{place wicks in teacups, melt old wax candles, pour wax over wicks and let set}

xox
Just for today.....
Listen, really listen


49 comments:

Jacqueline said...

Dearest sweet koralee, your teacup is so beautiful! I really adore it. It's thanksgiving tomorrow and i bet you must be really busy with preparation! Have a beautiful mid-week and love to you!

jacqueline
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Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

KORALEE!

What a wonderful way to come up for AIR! Today was our last day with a long, long teacher meeting that put me to SLEEP at one point!!! What a gorgeous, wonderful tea cup with a candle...candles are all over my home these days, but (battery candles!!!!) but the ambiance is just perfect. But nothing beats a lovely creation like yours here. I AM OFF OF WORK FROM TOMORROW ON! How are you doing?????

BLESSINGS OF LOVE TO YOU, Anita

Sue said...

That is a great gift idea! My teacup currently holds a bit of spice tea!

Palomasea said...

Dear Koralee, this is a lovely idea..beautiful!
And isn't it a gift to know someone who truly listens..I am working on this skill. :)

xoxo,
- Irina

GardenOfDaisies said...

Your little teacup light is so pretty. What a beautiful gift.

Dagmar said...

your posts are a present in itself! .they are lovely gifts as well!
xo

malia said...

gorgeous! i want to make them myself!

Irma said...

so cute, IrmaXXX

tinajo said...

SO pretty, love this! :-)

It's me said...

I listen .........xxx..

Anna at the Doll House said...

I would be thrilled to receive a gorgeous transfer printed teacup candle. Such a pretty idea Koralee.

Anna

Alessandra said...

Good idea to use old teacups :-)

Ciao
Alessandra

sarah-jane down the lane said...

lemon ginger and honey cordial....am suffering with sniffles, candle would be prettier!

Sarah x

magie said...

Lovely teacup candle! I bought one at a Christmas market last year, but it was in a little rose bowl. The best thing about them, is after you have burned the candle, you still have a lovely piece of china. I will have to have a go at making some myself though..thanks for sharing how to make them :)
My teacup has green tea in it at the moment :)

Deborah said...

I love your teacup so pretty! and a great, simple idea :)

Bee happy x
Have a delicious day!

Helen Philipps said...

So very pretty, Koralee. I have a candle in one of my tea cups today too....but I have a cup of tea in another one right beside me as I type! Have a happy week.
Helen x

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

I just thought I would come and sneak in since I AM OFF NOW UNTIL MONDAY! I will then skip over to Rosie's for another cup of fine tea!

ENJOY YOUR DAY DEAREST! Anita

Apple Blossom Barn said...

Hi Koralee

What a pretty idea so sweet

Take care

Denise

harmony and rosie said...

A lovely idea, I really fancy making some up.
Kate x

Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) said...

Listening...and hearin' the wild~eyed cattle lowin' and the donkey's honkin'

The Ponderosa is not a quite place!!! heeehehee!

Sweetie I just wanted to wish you and your family a very beautifully blessed Thanksgiving. Enjoy tomorrow!!!

God bless!

BTW: Giveaway...my place...ya'll come! :o)

Woohoo!!!!

Susan said...

Your teacup lights are so sweet, Koralee. I'm off today preparing for family and dinner guests tomorrow. Counting you as a special blessing this Thanksgiving. ((HUGS)) xxoo
Susan

Unknown said...

Earl Grey ♥ but I do like the candle idea.

Enjoy the day!

Unknown said...

what a DARLING idea! and who wouldn't want to light a candle in a tea cup! hugs to you my friend!!! xoxo

Unknown said...

Normally there's herbal tea in mine but this is such a cute idea! I will look for some nice little cups on the next fleamarket :)

FrenchBlue said...

A little light that shines big is in your cup sweetest one! My cup runneth over with love and graditude today and tomorrow and yesterday too:)
XO

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

TIGHT HUGS TO YOU PRECIOUS! Anita

♥ Mary Janes TEAROOM said...

Ooh..I do love my teacups ...and this is so pretty Koralee!...I love this idea as I have lots of pretty old teacups and I am going to have a try...
Wishing you a lovely evening,
Susan x

Marilyn Miller said...

I would love the teacup just plain, but candles make it all the more special. In my teacup is a lovely oolong tea from Taiwan.

Monica said...

This is such a great idea!! I'm going to have to make some. Thank you for sharing it :)

Sara's Sweet Surprise said...

Hello Koralee~I'm b-a-c-k to makin' my visits (finally)! I just wanted to take a minute at this season of renewed hope and gratitude to personally thank you for your visits and kind words. You've been so generous to share a big part of your hearts inspiration through your colorful posts. I look forward to each and every visit. I've no doubt there's more fun in store for us on this blogging journey.
I hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving surrounded with family and friends in celebration of all life's blessings.

Sweet Wishes,
Sara

Teresa Kasner said...

I've made so many different kinds of candles over my lifetime.. sand candles, those like yours, rolled beeswax sheets.. dipped ones. I *love* candles!!
((hugs)), Teresa :-)

Celestial Charms said...

I adore teacups and candles. This is a match made in heaven!
Maureen

~*~ saskia ~*~ said...

Hi Koralee, this is another lovely idea, I like your black and white cup a lot.
Having tea lights in my egg cups, why not use our beautiful china in other ways ;)
Happy hugs for a warm and cozy Thursday dear one xoxoxo

Hoola Tallulah said...

I have always wanted to make teacup candles, but I always end up making tea instead :) You can't beat a god cup of tea <3

francis said...

Sweet Koralee .
Thank you for being you
and really listen ...
thank you for the beautiful little
light-in-the-teacup !
I have one too now , so you know !
Hugs for you !

Unknown said...

Well, I love your teacup so pretty and a great, simple idea. I think such teacup are perfect gift to be given some one.

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Martina said...

Awwwwww, i've been wanting to make these for ages! Yours looks especially cute though, and i love the color combo of your pictures here! Love and LIGHT for a happy day!

Unknown said...

these would make really sweet gift!! have a beautiful weekend!! xo susan

Madelief said...

This does look lovely Koralee!! Wish you a Happy day!

Madelief xox

Stephanie Suzanne Designs said...

Hi Koralee,

I wanted to come visit with you for a moment. I've been away from blogland off and on more than I'd like but I think I'm back now. :0)

Have a wonderful day,
Steph ♥

Sewn With Grace said...

Love, love, love this idea! So pretty!

Gabriela Delworth - Instructional Designer said...

Hello,

Love this post. Have a great weekend!

Gabriela

Palomasea said...

Dear Koralee..thank you so much for your kindness!

So thankful for the love of friends and family..
Blessings to you,
- Irina

scarlett clay said...

Love this idea, one of the best home-made gift ideas I've seen!! Your photos are so lovely, too!

~Scarlett

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

KORALEE!!!!!!!

I ATE SO MUCH TURKEY....and GARLIC FRENCH GREEN BEANS (haricot verts) and other things that I almost bust. But that is what we do, and we are thankful for the BOUNTY of LOVE that surrounds us...thank you for popping over yesterday! I AM LOVING FRIDAY OFF! Have a super day and enjoy THE ANTICIPATION OF CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE TO YOU, Anita

Ava said...

Oh I am going to copy this idea. A lovely gift idea xx

Libbie said...

And I do love making candles! So sweet in your cups!!!

Connys Cottage said...

very lovely...

Conny

Gloria said...

I think the only candles I have ever made were in Science Camp in the 6th grade. We dug a little hole in the dirt and filled it with wax. Fun memory! I love your idea here, perfect for gift giving!! Yours is very beautiful!

xoxo...Gloria