How to Make Soy Candles with Essential Oils DIY

How to Make Soy Candles with Essential Oils DIY Learn how to make soy wax candles in a thrifted mug using essential oils. This was my first time making candles and it's super easy! This easy DIY craft makes the perfect handmade holiday gift, house warming gift, birthday, wedding, Mother's day, Christmas gift or just a lovely homemade gift for any occasion. Find a big mug you love and let's get started making candles! Homemade soy candles are easy to make--and they make wonderful gifts! Making candles using a thrifted mug does use a lot of melted soy wax, but the candle will burn warm and cozy all Winter long. Essential oil candles are the easiest way for first time DIY candles, and can be made in old mason jars, glass container or other heat-proof jar options. SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR DIY CANDLES: affiliate links SOY WAX PELLETS  (you can use paraffin wax, but it creates more soot) THRIFTED MUG WOOD WICK  (or waxed candle wick) WAX MELTING POT  (could also use a double bo...

Anthropologie Inspired Monogram Mug DIY with Cricut

Anthropologie Inspired Monogram Mug DIY with Cricut Infusible Ink Learn how to make an Anthro inspired monogram mug with Cricut Infusible Ink and Cricut Mug Press. This DIY is a little complex, using 4 colors of infusible ink, but it's finish is well worth the effort! Plus, the mug is dishwasher and microwave safe! Be sure to watch the video tutorial in this post! Anthropologie Knock Offs: Anthropologie is such a fun store to walk through and explore. They have kitschy type unique items, and limited quantity eclectic goods sourced by local artists. I absolutely love walking around, getting ideas from their fun products and awesome decor. I love the mugs, I have a thing for mugs...I have way too many, just in case I need some hot chocolate with 54 of my best friends. Mostly I keep an eye out at the local thrift store for any anthro mugs I find there...and snatch them up. The thrift shop is definitely one of my most favorite stores ever! I've been eyeing these ones for a long tim...