Jul 24, 2012

Gold Leaf Candle DIY

Ooookay, so this took me more like 10 minutes because I did while watching a TV show and I kept getting distracting by the captivating, genius plot line. What show was I watching? I really can't believe I'm typing this... It's called Drop Dead Diva. Plot: aspiring supermodel dies in a car crash and then wakes up in an overweight lawyer's body. Yes, it is that bad. Don't watch it.

Anyway, I bought a gold leaf pen a few weeks ago at Hobby Lobby without knowing exactly how I was going to use it. Then last weekend, at IKEA, I picked up a $1 candle. And then genius struck. Just kidding. This project is a combination of a few things I've seen around and it was so easy. No genius required.

 How the candle looked before.


And after.

Like I said, so easy. Just draw lines on the candle with a gold leaf pen. It's not perfect by any means, but it definitely added a nice hint of gold and pattern where there previously was none. Best kind of craft, because you can do it while watching great television shows :)

gold leaf candle
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6 comments:

  1. D.R.C + D.E.CJuly 24, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    Doug's mom likes Drop Dead Diva. I have seen one or two episodes.

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    1. Ashley @TheCreamToMyCoffeeJuly 24, 2012 at 3:55 PM

      Haha I'm so glad I have something in common Doug's mom :) It is seriously so bad, but for some odd reason I've seen all three seasons!

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  2. Holly @ Hello Audrey RuthJuly 24, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    I'm ashamed to admit it but I watch Drop Dead Diva too. What is even funnier is that Adam watches with me!! (Swear to me that you won't tell anyone that!) I saw your blog on facebook, hope you don't think I'm a crazy stalker.

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    1. Ashley @TheCreamToMyCoffeeJuly 25, 2012 at 10:07 AM

      Hahaha Holly that's awesome! I'm always shocked when anyone has ever even heard of the show much less watch it! Don't worry - I won't tell anyone that Adam watches it :) I am so glad you found my blog - I didn't know you had one too! I am always excited to have a new blogging buddy!

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  3. ErinJuly 27, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    Oh, what a great quickie project. Filing this away. Thanks for the idea.

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  4. Stephanie Gauthier-BujoldJune 18, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    I like it, simple, so I will not mess it up! :)

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