Raising 4 Godly Men

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  • Oct. 8, 2009

    ~ Show and Tell Friday ~ My Custom Casted Gord Candles ~

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     This week I would like to share one of my hobbies.  I started making candles about 3-4 years ago.  Each year I try to do something with candle making that I haven't done before.  This year I casted my own candle molds ! 

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     I have been learning and planning this for about 10 months now and I finally took the jump and did it.  So far I have casted 4 candle molds of some gords. I am very pleased how they turned out.  I have sold a few so far and want to put up a web site to sell my crafts.  This is something that I am also doing with my boys.  They helped me make the molds and have been helping me pour the candles.  This has been so much fun to do with them.  I just love finding things that involves TONS of learning for them, me, and if it can pay for itself and more...bonus !  I am hoping that this will also cover some of the needs and desires we have too.

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     I do have a Etsy account but haven't posted anything yet.  That may be the easiest way to sell to anyone who wants to buy any from me.  If you are intrested in these just email me and I will connect with you.  Otherwise.... I hope you like what you see. 

     

    .$8.00 (1/4 lb)     $10.00 (3/8th lb)       $8.00 (1/4th lb)

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    $12.00 ( weighs 1/2 lb)

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    Now, if you want to join us in the fun of Show and Tell Friday  just....

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    ~Make a Show and Tell Post and make sure it is wholesome.  It can be pretty much what ever you want to share.  It could be about you ...or your family ....or what is going on in your homeschooling.

    ~Some how link me ( Mary @ Raising 4 Godly Men or Canadagirl ) so others will know where to go to join S&T.

    p.f.~Come back to me and let me know you posted your S&T by clicking on the MckLinky and using your exact URL to your Show and Tell Post.   ( I need you  to tell me each week that you want to participate, okay ?  )

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    ~If you want the S&T button to put on your blog go
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    " please go visit other gals wonderful Show and Tells !  Oh,  don't forget to comment.  EVERYONE  loves comments."

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    "If mothers could learn to do for themselves what they do for their children when these are overdone, we should have happier households. Let the mother go out to play! If she would have the courage to let everything go when life becomes too tense, and just take a day, or half a day, out in the fields, or with a favourite book, or in a picture gallery looking long and well at just two or three pictures, or in bed, without the children, life would go on far more happily for both children and parents. The mother would then be able to hold herself in "wise passiveness’ and would not fret her children by continual interference even of hand or eye - she would let them be." ...Charlotte Mason


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    Oct. 9, 2009 - Untitled Comment

    Posted by solidrock
    Oh Mary they are wonderful!!!!! I would have never thought to creat my own cast with my gourds. I do love the gourds! I actually bought some last weekend. I cannot wait to show the kids and hubby what you have created, These are awesome. So how much are you selling them for?
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    Posted by 4sweetums
    They are so cool! You should to a show and tell on the process too...without giving away any of your trade secrets:)
    Blessings,
    Dawn
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    Oct. 9, 2009 - Wow!

    Posted by IllinoisLoriH
    Mary,

    Those are just gorgeous! You have such a gift of creativity :-)

    I can't do S&T today, we're packing and trying to get out of the house. It's supposed to snow tomorrow up where we're going in Wisconsin, so we're digging out the hats and mittens :-(

    Please keep praying when you get a chance about Bryan and an apprenticeship!

    Love in Him,
    Lori (aka Plans4You)


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    Oct. 9, 2009 - Untitled Comment

    Posted by psalms16vs2
    They look great. What a wonderful job. And just remember, if you do make a website, you can always put a paypal button on there. :)
    JoAnn
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    Oct. 9, 2009 - Untitled Comment

    Posted by ritzema5
    These are beautiful! I love them
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    Posted by sahmto4orMore
    Those look so cool! I love them.
    Bravo to you and the boys for trying something new.
    I am sure that those candles will sell well.
    If I come up with some extra money, I'll contact you about those.

    Have a wonderful weekend!
    Tracy
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    Oct. 11, 2009 - Untitled Comment

    Posted by AnnieKate
    Wow! You are SOOOOOO creative!
    Annie Kate
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    Oct. 12, 2009 - Untitled Comment

    Posted by Esther Goodnough
    WOW MOM I LOVE THESE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3 <3 That little pumpkin is SOOOOOOO ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Nov. 10, 2009 - Untitled Comment

    Posted by kimalita
    So COOL!! Mary, you are an amazing woman! I'm always impressed with the things you have going on in that head of yours. How awesome!!! I'll have to peek around ot see if you posted just how you did that. This was our very first try -- but we hope to do more.
    AWESOME job, friend!!!
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    First , I am a daughter of the King almighty and a a wife to my Handsome of 19 years. A mom of 4 on the go boys 17, 15, 11, and 9. I grew up in the states but married my Canadian sweetheart and moved up north. We live in the southern part of British Columbia , Canada on our homestead. We have homeschooled our four boys from birth and plan to go the distance till all four graduate from our homeschool. I teach with a Charlotte Mason style. I love to craft! I am a beader, knitter, x-stitcher, quilter. We have been on a journey of being apart of building "The House that God Built". I have been recording our journey on my blog. Go to my links on The House That God Built and you will find it. I know God has a lot more instore for us and we just need to follow where our Lord takes us. This blog is the home of Show and Tell Friday's and Tightwad Tuesdays. I hope you decide to join in on the fun ! Blessings and ((HUGS)) In Him<>< -Mary






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