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An array of everyday items are your simple key to creating elegant statement pieces out of your ordinary candles. From tealights to candlesticks, here are five simple ways to help you take any candle from dull to delightful! 1. Spices that you may find in your kitchen pantry are an ideal way to decorate a plain candle, as well as adding an extra scent to create a diverse and layered smell. Carefully glue cinnamon sticks around the outside of a wide vanilla candle for a rich depth of flavour that may just catch some guests by surprise. This could also be a perfect gift, and the combinations are endless, meaning you can mix and match different scents for a varied trio of candles. Citrus fan? Glue dried orange slices around the outside of a candle! 2. Do you have a set of teacups that are out of use? Make use of your old china by creating kitsch candles that would look great in any home. Melt down wax chips and add an essential oil of your choice if you want to fully commit, or yo...

Mother's Day is just around the corner, taking place on 6th March. Not thought of a present yet? Why not make your own! Imagination Crafts are here to inspire you with this gorgeous gift box step-by-step. Your Mum will love it!  1 – Before you begin, remove the hinges and clasp using a small screw driver. Then apply a thin base to the box using the Imagination White Chalk MDF paint. Paint the box using either a brush or a brayer roller and apply 2 coats of paint allowing the paint to dry between coats. You can speed up the drying process by using a hair dryer or a heat gun.         2 - To give the box its soft vintage feel you need to 'dry brush', the soft rose coloured paint onto areas of the box. To mix the paint colour put a little of the Pebble Shore on to your non-stick Craft Mat and mix with some of the Dried Rose Starlight paint to achieve a soft chalky pink colour. Using a dry paint brush randomly brush the paint over the box as shown in the ...