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Fresh Paint by Ali Kay Studio: Paint Week 2025 Online

(I am an affiliate for Fresh Paint: Paint week 2025, all opinions are my own.) Fresh Paint by Ali Kay Studio: Paint Week 2025 Online Fresh Paint by Ali Kay Studio is an online painting membership program that I have been part of for the last year. I joined Fresh Paint's VIP membership after completing Paint Week 2024 and now it's time for Paint Week 2025. Paintings this year a Black Eyed Susan and Pumpkin Stack! If you have always wanted to learn how to paint, how to paint colorfully and how to paint fast and loose, this is the class for you! SIGN UP FOR $10 FRESH PAINT: PAINT WEEK 2025 TODAY! (all paintings shown in this post are part of Fresh Paint membership) WHAT IS FRESH PAINT? Looking for a new hobby? Have you always wanted to paint? This is your sign! Are you curious about Fresh Paint by Ali Kay Studio ? Let me answer all your questions. Fresh Paint is an online membership portal with nearly 200 vibrant and colorful acrylic painting lessons and lots of technical/techniqu...

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...