Christmas Coupon Code--20% off!

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Christmas is fast approaching, and as a special thank you for shopping at Candles By Nature, I'm offering 20% off ALL items in my shop! All you need to do is enter the coupon code CANDYCANE when you check out and the discount will be applied automatically.

And don't forget that the last day to ship in time for Christmas will be Monday, December 19th! As always, let me know if you're ordering as a gift and I'll be happy to include ribbon and a gift tag so that it's ready to give!


Happy Holidays!

Still Shipping in Time for Christmas!

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My boyfriend works at our local post office, so he was able to give me the skinny on shipping things out in time for the holidays. According to USPS, we should be able to continue shipping US orders in time for Christmas until Monday, December 19th.

Lucky you, this means you still have about 5 days to pick up some gifts at Candles By Nature! ;)

My only disclaimer: My current shipping estimates on Etsy are based on Parcel Post shipping to offer you the best rates. For some locations in the US, Priority shipping may be required in order for your package to arrive in time for Christmas. Once your order is placed, I can get a more exact shipping estimate based on your zip code and will let you know.

Christmas on Etsy

Wow, it feel like it's been forever since I've posted! I've been insanely busy at work, trying to get 2 weeks worth of work done in a few days before I go away on vacation. Not to mention the annual Christmas prep craziness...and we're not even decorating our apartment this year since we'll be away! *cries*

Now that I finally have a moment to breathe, I wanted share with you guys some of the awesome gifts I've found on Etsy thus far:

This first one isn't actually a gift, but every year we send out cards and I wanted to go handmade this time. I think these cards are freakin' adorable! If you look closely, you may also notice that the background is made to resemble wood grain!

Woodland Forest Fawn Friends Card Set of 8 by InkDropDesign

I found this sweet little pillbox for my sister, who is always forgetting to take her medications and vitamins. Plus, the saying on it is perfect for her because her nickname as a child was "Trouble" (one guess why haha).

Retro Humor Pillbox by SweetheartSinner

My best friend is a long-time vegetarian/occasional vegan and recently started following a raw diet, so I was super psyched when I found these delectable raw truffles!

Ooey Gooey Cacao Truffles by Heliopolis Living Foods

I have my eye on this adorable felt pincushion for my sister-in-law who is a super-duper sewer.

Felt Pincushion by The Fairy Felt Mother

I still have no idea what I'm getting for my brother. Have you guys come across anything neat on Etsy for music lovers? He's really into DJ'ing, house music, playing guitar, etc.

Welp, that's all I've come up with so far. I hope you're having as much fun as I am tracking down unique and handmade gifts this year  ;)

Another Great Gift Guide

It's snowing like crazy right now and winter is in full swing, which also means that my Christmas shopping should be gearing up too. Unfortunately, I think this is going to be one of those years when I end up leaving most of my shopping until the last minute. I'm aiming to find ALL of my gifts locally or on Etsy, so I better get my butt moving and start looking! I did already pick out a few gifts for people on Etsy, and my Mom and I went shopping yesterday in one of the small towns nearby, where I was able to check one gift off of my list. But I still have so much more to do!

Good thing there's so many awesome gift guides out there to help me narrow down my choices. I already told you guys about the gift guide over at In Honor of Design, but here's another great one at Rachel's Reviews and Giveaways. She's been featuring tons of awesome gift ideas, so be sure to visit her blog and take a look around!

How has your Christmas shopping been coming along? Is anyone else procrastinating like me?  ;)

Check Out This Holiday Gift Guide!

I've been following Anna's blog, In Honor of Design, for several months now and it's always a treat to stop by and see the lovely pieces she's featuring. And today, as an extra special treat, she's featuring my Holly Berry candle in her Handmade Holiday Gift Guide!

Be sure to check it out by clicking on the button below. While you're there, make sure you take a look at her other holiday features--she has giveaways, craft tutorials, and much more!

Christmasy Custom Order

As promised, here are some pics of the *adorable* Christmas order I worked on. I was so lucky to find these containers at a great price. Aren't they so freakin' cute? I made 5 in Gingerbread and 5 in Holly Berry.

Here's the Gingerbread:

 

And here's the Holly Berry:

 

I also made a few with this snowman container:

 

Eeek...I love these candles! I may end up buying a few more of these containers and making some for myself, especially since I haven't even started my Christmas decorating yet (tsk, tsk).

Holiday Scents

I know some of you may be thinking it's a bit odd to start planning for the holidays when we haven't even hit Halloween yet. But hey, there's nothing wrong with planning ahead, right? I've been trying out some wintry scents to feature during the coming months and my two favorites so far are Holly Berry and Christmas Tree.

Holly Berry has such a distinct scent that brings me back to the days when I was still young enough to sit in my PJs with a cup of cocoa, awaiting Santa's arrival (wait...I still do that haha). I am definitely in love with this scent. I've been burning my test candle at the office all week and it puts a smile on my face the second I walk into the room.

My second favorite of the holiday scents is Christmas Tree. It smells exactly like a big ol' pine tree and makes me wish it were December already so that me and the fam could go on our search for the perfect tree.

I'll be posting these guys in my Etsy shop within the next week or so, after I've put together a nice holiday scene to feature them. Be on the lookout for these new scents as well as some new teacup candles!