Another decorated Candle Holder
Rick’s boss’s wife was sick. I wanted to give her some German chocolate…German chocolate makes everything better. 
So I bought another candle holder and filled it in different kind of German chocolates. I love that I can some German chocolates in the commisary. To dress it up I added Olive Silk Ribbon from May Arts and a layered tag.
For the tag I cut three different size leaves out of a Manila file folder with the Maple Leaf dies from Spellbinders. Those are only available until the end of the month. I am glad I got them. They look so pretty. For the biggest leaf, I folded some of the manila folder in half and cut the leaf so it wasn’t cut at the stem and create a card. Each leaf was sponged with Fired Brick, Scattered Straw and a touch of Peeled Paint Distress ink. I stamped Floral Edge over the leaf in Scattered Straw. The sentiment is from Verve’s stamp set Wishing You in Walnut Stain ink. For a finishing touch I added Crackle Accent over the leaves.
The inside was sponged the same way. The rest of the sentiment was stamped inside. And here is the finished candle holder. I know it’s not the best shot. I tried to shoot it out of my front door.
And yes, I know….Ghiradelli isn’t German chocolate….but I thought it would fit good with the colors of the other chocolates I chose.
Have a great day! Hugs and smiles
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Comments
Beautiful!
Posted by: Ann | November 10th, 2009 09:42
That is so beautiful - it would make anyone feel better to receive such a lovely gift - never mind the medicinal values of chocolate ;-).
Posted by: Sabrina | November 10th, 2009 10:20
Absolutely GORGEOUS, Beate!!! Love that candle holder and YEP, being German myself, German chocolate is better than any medicine out there ;D;D. Hugs, Sabrina
Posted by: Sabrina aka okimom2girlz | November 10th, 2009 10:36
OOOOOH! LOVE this Beate!! This is SO warm and gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Jodi | November 10th, 2009 10:53
Very prety!
Posted by: Carol | November 10th, 2009 11:12
Wunder…wunderschön Beate.
Liebe Grüße
von Anke
Posted by: Anke | November 10th, 2009 11:22
What a great idea
I just love those rich fall colors.
Posted by: Christy | November 10th, 2009 11:25
Recession proof!!! This is such a wonderful idea!! Love the leaf but I think you can pull it off with pointsetta for Xmas too… I have to give it a try, thank you for the inspiration!!
Posted by: Yolanda B | November 10th, 2009 11:59
Another gorgeoud decorated candle holder! LOVE these Beate, so very creative!
Posted by: cathy tidwell | November 10th, 2009 12:00
Simply amazing Beate!
Posted by: Nancy Grant | November 10th, 2009 15:09
Beautiful!!
Posted by: Wanda | November 10th, 2009 21:08
It’s beautiful Beate. I love the colors and the fact that it’s so unique.
Posted by: Jacqui D | November 11th, 2009 02:59
Can we pretend I am sick and that I too am your husband’s boss! LOL! That is so pretty and who wouldn’t feel better after getting that! I know it would bring a smile to my face! Not just because of the chocolate but the masterpiece as well!!
Posted by: Missy Smith | November 11th, 2009 07:01
Wonderful gift idea, Beate! I’m sure she will enjoy it and chocolate will help her on the road to recovery
Posted by: Dawn Easton | November 11th, 2009 07:53
wow. This is simply awesome. I have heard it said that gift giving is an art - and you certainly have mastered that art!
Posted by: Donna Lee Williams | November 11th, 2009 10:09
This is a wonderful and thoughtful gift! I could use some chocolate today, too! I love the tag/card you created…so beautiful!
~lacey
Posted by: lacey | November 11th, 2009 10:27
LOL on the ‘not’ german chocolates…this is a beautiful gift. You have very much inspired me with your sponging Beate…and in a few I will be posting my firsts in sponging. TFS!!
Posted by: Velta | November 11th, 2009 10:29
absolutely love these leaves and what you did with them and the container is just stunning. That would make anyone feel better.
Posted by: sandi maciver | November 11th, 2009 11:57
Ooohhhh… so beautiful. I wish to try this myself. What ink brand did you use? Thank you for your wonderful creation.
Judy
Posted by: Judy Dunaven | November 11th, 2009 14:10
Lovely presentation, great color on the leaves!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | November 14th, 2009 17:58