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How to Upcycle Old Candles Into New Ones

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I recently shared a mini tutorial on my Instagram showing how I upcycle old candles into new ones. I received almost 30 DMs asking various questions about which products I use and how. Besides sharing on IG, I decided the best way to show my process is through a blog post, so here it is!

I’ve been doing this for years and it’s the easiest and cheapest thing ever. Scroll to see how I turn my old candles into new ones!

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It’s My Birthday!! (+ A No-Bake Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake Recipe)

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It’s my birthday!!!

As of today, I’m 28 years old. Inching closer to 30 is scary, but I really can’t complain about life. Sometimes I can’t believe how fast my 20’s have gone by, but I’m thankful for every single year.  I wanted a totally chill Birthday this year, so I’m not doing a whole lot today. This past weekend my husband gave me an early birthday gift (Jeffree Star’s Blood Sugar palette ahh!!) and I took some time to bake my ideal birthday cake – a no-bake fruity pebbles cheesecake.

You know how they say “If you want something done right, do it yourself”? I had a specific vision of my cake, and I made it happen. It was also a lot cheaper than buying a cake. Check out the recipe below!

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Our Wedding: A Simple Gold Glitter Detailed Wedding Cake

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When we began to assemble our wedding budget, it hit me that there was no way I would spend $300+ for a cake. I knew that it would be an extra wedding day stress, but making cakes is something I’m fairly good at, so I decided to make our wedding cake myself.

I kept the design simple with a few pops of glitter to coordinate with our wedding decor. Here’s what I chose to do:Read More

Holly’s Ballet Themed 3rd Birthday- Part Four (Cake Stand and Ballerina Cupcakes)

 

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For Holly’s third birthday, we chose to do a cute pink ballet theme. With that, came fun invitations, decorations, and of course, cupcakes. I knew right away that with my plans to make ballerina cupcakes, I couldn’t have them simply displayed. I decided to build a cake stand!Read More

Marble Candy Drip Cake

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If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve already seen the super fun pastel marble candy drip cake that I created for Holly’s 9th birthday this past weekend. I got so much love on this cake, so I’m sharing it here!

This cake was surprisingly easy to make, and here’s how I did it:Read More

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