Valentine's Day, 2016
Who do you love?
The labor and delivery of Elle Bell Cafe's
first Limited Edition candle, Love Spell
Being my first, I wanted to share the excitement with my friends! Snapshots of the process were shared on Instagram.
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Available for only a limited time, this Limited Edition candle is only available for the 6 weeks
beginning January and ending Valentine's Day.
I remember the first time I smelled this fragrance. I was amazed at how the scent permeated my senses like a graceful ballet, arousing a feeling of beautiful, pure femininity. I had never experienced anything like it before. Once in a while I was lucky enough to have a bottle of the lotion or body splash, I would make that bottle last forever because it was such a precious commodity to me. Being a single parent, I didn't have a lot extra money floating around. Even if I did, I imagine taking my children through the mall, horrifyingly embarrassed they have to be seen with me - yet alone go into Victoria's Secret with me! Love Spell was a rare treat for me, but one I lovingly cherished any time I had that chance.
I began making this type of candle for myself only recently when I noticed a fragrance oil type available at my favorite candle supply company. It has a very close resemblance to the smell I remember, and I love burning it in my house.
I noticed some hard-working, single-mom co-worker friends had the lotion on one day at work. The next time I made myself a candle, I made each of them a small candle, too. They were in love! That is the premise of sharing this scent for Valentines Day. It's sharing a gift that means something, for someone you love. It doesn't matter if you are single on Valentine's Day, if you love someone - you can participate! All you have to do is let them know how much you care!
~Getting ready to make candles, I have a very lovely order
for some friends shopping for Valentines Day!
Six and eight ounce jars are removed from their boxes, washed and dried.
I like the jars smiling clean before I begin!
~Weighing a small batch of natural soy wax for #valentines #candles
These candles start out as high quality, natural soy wax flakes. Each small batch is weighed for consistent quality every time. Soy wax is a clean burning, renewable ingredient.
Many of the fragrance oils I use are infused with natural and essential oils.
~I added a small amount natural bees wax to my soy wax. #valentines #candles
If I did the math correctly, there is approximately 1 part beeswax, to more than 30 parts soy in my candles. I like the quality beeswax adds to the candle, helping it to burn smoother and a smidge longer.
~My candle pouring apron is on! I'm ready to pour delectable #valentines #candles #valentine #gifts
I decided to use an apron after so many of my shirts ended up with accidental wax spots on them. On the bright side, I have a pretty great wardrobe of "around the house" clothes now!
~Fresh poured #valentine #candles, LoveSpell 💕
The smell leaves the cafe, and wafts through the
whole neighborhood. This candle smells heavenly!
~Beginning to label, moving right along! #valentinesgift #candles #love #valentines
I sit at my computer for days, tweaking the labels before printing, cutting and pasting to each jar.
I try to line each label up straight, to evenly space and level the wrap around each jar.
Sometimes I am wildly successful, other times,
please note these candles are 100% hand made in small batches :)
I love the dressiness of a black bow. It looks so snazzy!
#feelingthelove tonight!!! check out my store for an awesome #limitededition #valentines day #candle, makes a great #gift! www.etsy.com/shop/ElleBellCafe
A labor of love is completed, all I am making for 2016, have been made. There are still a few left, get them before they are gone!
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Thanks for stopping into the Cafe today!