Decorative Candle Ideas

Take old jewelry and garage sale finds and glue them onto votive holders for glitz.

Embellish glass candleholders with leftover paper. Using shaped paper punches, punch desired patterns in different colors of paper. Use spray adhesive to secure the punched paper to glass candleholders of various sizes and shapes.

Printing on tissue paper makes these candles possible. Tape tissue paper to card stock to run it through the printer. Remove the printed tissue paper from card stock and secure it on a candle with straight pins. Warm the candle with a heat tool until the candle wax permeates the tissue paper. Remove the pins and let cool.

Give a regular pillar candle icy appeal. Place the candle in the center of a dish and wrap a bead strand around it. Knot the strand and use pins to hold it in place. Add more beads as desired.

Stick adhesive scrapbooking letters to small candles. Line up the candles to spell a message.

Copy a sentimental photo onto vellum for a personalized candleholder.

What ways have you decorated with candles?

The Creativity Bugs ~ Sandy and Sue

Avon Calling

My best friend Heather called me today to say that she is now an Avon representative. Heather is a SAHM with two beautiful children Joey and Em. She has been wanting to contribute financially to her family, but did not want to give up on being a SAHM, teacher's aid, PTA mom, and Brownie troop leader. I have to give her credit for wanting to be involved in her children's lives and also be a bread winner. I want Heather's new venture to be a huge success, so I decided to feature her this week on the Creativity Bug blog. 

Are you looking for great cosmetics and beauty products at even great prices? Then you must check out what Avon has to offer. Campaign 4 is now underway with some great specials.

FREE Beauty Bonus 5-Piece Collection (a $50 value) with purchase of ANEW CLINICAL Lift & Firm Pro Serum!

FREE Cleanser (a $9 value) with select purchase of Solutions Ageless Results Skincare!

Clearskin® Skincare Sale: 2 for $6.99 on select items! Mix or match. SAVE up to 46%!

Also included is free direct delivery with a $30 order. Enter FS30REP at checkout.

Don't forget to check out Heather's blog Avon for You to see all the latest Avon products, reviews, beauty tips, and product specials. While you are there, sign up for her newsletter!

Creativity Bug ~ Sue

How Sweet It Is ~ treasury on Etsy

The Creativity Bugs have been featured on inspiredmama75's Etsy treasury called How Sweet It Is. Come check out all the great items that she has listed including our Butterfly Thank You card.

While on Etsy, take a few moments to check out the Inspired Mama Design & Gifts shop for some beautiful artwork, jewelry, and crafty gifts.

The Creativity Bugs ~ Sandy and Sue

Bo Bunny Collection Giveaway

Bo Bunny is giving away each collection from their new CHA release to facebook fans!!! To be entered into the drawing, simply invite your friends and leave a post on the Bo Bunny Facebook wall letting them know what you did to invite your friends. They will announce the winners when the site hits 10,000 "likes" so keep inviting.

You can also check out the Bo Bunny website to see all the new products avaiable and the Bo Bunny blog for great crafting ideas.

The Creativity Bugs ~ Sandy and Sue

CAPS Team treasury - Uniquely Gifted - One and All

One of our items from the Creativity Bugs Etsy shop is being featured as part of the CAPS (Christian Artists Promoting Shops) Team Treasury.

This is a fabulous dynamic treasury with half of the items swapping out every Monday keeping the selection fresh and exciting. Be sure to check back weekly, and if you really like something, snatch it up or heart it so you can find it later.

A special thank you to Suzanne at Discovered Treasures for including our shop in her treasury.

The Creativity Bugs ~ Sandy & Sue

Featured on Beansprouts Childrens Wear

Oh what a nice surprise! Cinda at Beansprouts Childrens Wear did a feature on her blog about the Creativity Bugs blog and Etsy shop at this post.

We feel truly blessed to have made such a nice friend via the Etsian Newbies group on Etsy. As a thank you for featuring our blog, we decided to feature Cinda's Etsy shop.

Beansprouts Childrens Wear by BSCW are fashionable, fun, whimsical, and comfortable garments for that special baby, toddler, or little girl in your life. Beansprouts hand-made outfits are affordable and stylish without sacrificing quality. The owner Cinda is a SAHG (stay at home grandma) who had a desire to own her own business and share her love for little girls' clothing. 

 
Stop by Cinda's Etsy shop and blog!
 
The Creativity Bugs ~ Sandy & Sue

Say "thank you" to the ones you love

Because you bring such joy to me,

And a love that is so deep.

A smile that brings me happiness,

And a love I want to keep.

I thank God for You!

Because when I'm down and almost out,

Your love guides me through.

And if I get too depressed,

It seems you know just what to do.

I thank God for You!

Because my problems sometimes overhelm me,

Your gentle touch and warm embrace

Give me the strength to carry on,

When I see the sunshine in your face.

I thank God for You!

Because you mean all the world to me,

And we share a special bond.

To love each other every day

And never let each other down.

I thank God for you!

Thank you! Two little words that can brighten someones day and make them feel special. Now that Christmas is over and the New Year has begun, it is time for reflection and to be thankful for what you have in life. Why don’t you take a moment, make a list of all the people in your life that have made a difference, and send them a message of thanks.

If you enjoy the above cards and would like to purchase one to send to someone you love, checkout our Etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/creativitybugs.

Creativity Bugs ~ Sandy and Sue