Comments on: Tracy Porter Candle Making Video:Easy, beautiful candles you can make at home!

By: Tasha

Tasha — Wed, 20 May 2009 22:35:17 +0000

I have a question for Tracy……or, anyone reading that knows the answer.
everyone else probably already knows the answer, BUT, does the soy wax burn completely? I want to make some candles but dont want to have leftover remnants of wax in the bottoms of my containers. I would be much more selective of the containers I used for the candles if the wax doesnt burn away completely.
OR, does anyone have a tip for how to get the last bit of wax OUT of the bottom of the glass??
Thanks to whoever has an answer for me!

By: Desiree

Desiree — Fri, 15 May 2009 10:51:45 +0000

ARTIST….I am soooo happy to hear that your surgery went well…I too hope you will rest and take this time for yourself and not push it, like SANDI kindly said,….soon, very soon you will just feel really, really good!!!,…but for now, rest!!!,….
CLAUDINE,…how did the Kindergarten graduation go??,..congratulations to your little guy!!!,…such sweet times!!!
SHAWN,…toooo funny about the glue gun!!!,..I can just see you up until midnight getting it right!!!,..
GRETCHEN,…Wow! I think you could write that book all by yourself!!!,…..We are watching the PGA tour on the Golf channel,…looking for your hubby…
MARY ANN,…what time should I pick you up to go to KELLY –LAND??…..(although you did call it KELLYWOOD in yesterday’s post,…Miss CAMEO),….not to be confused with HOLLYWOOD,…although with that DORIS look KELLY has going on,..I don’t know…. ….and remember!,..we will then head to SHAWN’S!!!,..I need to see some REAL IRISH DANCING!!!!…
PAM,…I can’t help you at all about the labor,..my water broke 4 weeks early with my first,… C-sections with both….listen to the advice of your doctor,….they do tend to know what is best for YOU!,.. everyone is different…
Have a great Friday everyone!! ,..OH KELLY,..Country Living Mag. (June 09) has a layout on those wicker picnic hampers like the one you just scored,… Again,… How do you do it???… here I come with my notebook!!,..I’m tossing this useless Tiara out the window and getting myself a cowgirl hat!!!,…and some boots!… YEEHAAA!!!
See You at the KELLYLAND Ranch!!!….MARY ANN be standing on your front porch waiting for me!..we have no time to waste!!!
xxoooxoxo Desiree

By: annielnb

annielnb — Fri, 15 May 2009 03:09:39 +0000

Oh! I almost fogot! Short story, while I was expecting Sam, I knit him a sweater and hat. Well in the spirit of “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie”, our two oldest daughters wrote “If You Give a Sam a Sweater”, and I posted text and their illustrations on my blog http://annielnb.xanga.com/weblog/ Ok, I’m their Mum, but I think they did a great job! Too cute! I just had to share, and I can’t wait for the golf Mums and widows to write “If You Give a Boy a Golf Club”……..Blessings….

By: annielnb

annielnb — Fri, 15 May 2009 02:41:47 +0000

Hello Ladies,
Wow, things have been really busy here today! TRACY, loved the video! I agree with everyone else that you’ve taken the intimidation out of candlemaking for me, I’m already thinking up things I could use as vessels……ARTIST, I’m so relieved that you’re home and doing well. I can just imagine you preening for those dishy doctors, but I’m glad you’re ok, and I’m praying for you and Tracy to have a speedy recovery! Thank you GRETCHEN for letting us know! PAM, it’s a hard decision, I’ve done it all, forceps, c section, completely naturally twice and with an epidural, and Sam was induced for the same reason, my labors went quickly, and they ended up having to do an external version, because he was transverse, but it went well, and the delivery was easy. I have to say, my easiest were the totally natural ones, but I know you’ll decide what’s best for you and little Finn ( did I mention I LOVE that name? ) You’re in my prayers….. DEBI, I’ve seen the “Homestead Blessings” DVDs, and wondered about them, now I’m intrigued and want to see them! Thank you! KELLY G, I’ll bet you looked absolutely smashing in your TP clothes! REBECCA, how funny about our own little LaLeche League! So true! I love it! SHAWN, the glue gun story is too funny, and I looooove the gorgeous collage you made, you’re so very creative! KELLY, sounds like you and LADY EM scored, how exciting!!!! CAMEO, we’ve homeschooled our kids for 9 years now, living all over the world, and it’s been great! Yes, it can be alot of work, but you have the freedom to go and see and do things with your kids that wouldn’t be possible otherwise. I currently “officially” homeschool our four older girls (I say that because we has Mums are constantly educating our kids just by virtue of being their Mum) and I love getting to be the one to see the lightbulb go on when they learn something new. Every family is different, but I think you’d do a wonderful job! Go for it! I know I’ve missed telling some of you how wonderful are today, but y’all are FABULOUS! Blessings…..

By: Sandi

Sandi — Fri, 15 May 2009 01:12:27 +0000

Sweet and Precious ARTIST~…
I am so very happy to hear that your surgery went well…and that you are back home in your own bed…(that is the BEST place to heal…at least for me). I am glad that my prayer of healing helped to bring you comfort and connect you with your Higher Force. Hope too, that while you are healing, the ‘Calming Waters’ I sent you in the Community will also bring you extra comfort and peace …
Sending love to each of you… (Diane…how are you doing this week?…)~*~*~*~Sandi

By: gretchen

gretchen — Fri, 15 May 2009 01:00:58 +0000

KELLY, love, what vitamins do you take?!!!! What ever they are I WANT SOME!!! I have never known anyone with as much get-up-and-get-it-done as you, durl!!!! What are you going to get in the truck?!!!!!!!! MARY ANN, Put me on the train to KELLYLAND too:) xoxoxoxo

By: Mary Ann

Mary Ann — Fri, 15 May 2009 00:04:10 +0000

Hello all!
TRACY — I hope you are continuing to get better!! We had that same storm roll through here and it was crazy for awhile!! Candles? Hmmmmmm…..Maybe, just maybe, I can do this:) Must. Find. Pots!!!
ARTIST — What a relief that you are done and resting! We are all sending goodness your way…Soak it up:)
KELLY — Of COURSE you are going to make candles!!!!!Just add it to the Ciriculum Guide for KELLYLAND!!!!!!I’m sure we can fit it in between Riding Lessons and Woodworking:) GIRLS, I, for one, expect to graduate with a Masters Degree in “PERFECT”(as CAMEO says) from KELLYLAND!!! Such SHOPPING! CLAUDINE? Did YOU ever have to go BACK with a TRUCK???!!!!! I am SOOOO out of my league!! SHAWN — Too funny about the glue gun…we know YOU knew better! That collage was so sweet!! What a great memory! DEBI! — next stop: TJ MAXX!! Thanks! KELLY G — I bet you looked awesome in you TP stuff! Sassy INDEED:)I wore my Winsome top to the school district’s retirement party today and got many compliments too. It is soooo pretty! REBECCA — Aren’t lilacs soooo luscious? Mine are busting out too — I smell them every time I walk by:) It’s always gone too soon! My lily-of-the-valley are also in bloom now and I don’t which smells better!!!!Can’t wait to see Anna:) CAMEO — So now you’re getting a Tater Maid??? Hmmmmmm…. And I love the idea of you taveling with DEMI!! What a wonderful opportunity!! I think there are a lot of people around this blog who can give you advice on Home Schooling. I know you’ll make the best choice for your family:) MARY CLAIRE — Glad to know you survived the storms(SANDY M too!) – and to hear from you again too!! PAM — What a tough decision you have — at a stressful time too! I like when there is a little “mystery” left in having a baby(I didn’t even want to know the sex of my boys!)so I can see one side, but it is tempting to have little more “control” too — especially with your other kids needing you!! CLAUDINE!! — Once again you make me laugh OUT LOUD!!! The UPS Man? Now you know the FedEx Man and the Mail Man probably had a little to do with that poor doorbell’s demise too!!:) AND shopper girl…The things that must REALLY be worn out are your CHECKBOOK and your CREDIT CARDS!!!!There’s no drill bit for THAT!!!:) Tell dear Sandy hello and kiss that little Jackster from me! You must be SO proud!! Another picture for Sandy’s Jack Wall! CAFE FASHIONISTA — Good luck with finals – don’t go TOO nuts studying:)! SANDI – That beach IS beautiful! I can see where you get so much inspiration. I know you candles will be beautiful AND inspirational too! CELINE — Have a great weekend! Sequoia Park is amazing!! I’m sure your s’mores will be memorable:) Can’t wait for the party pics!! What town do you live in? My brother is in that area too and LOVES it there:)GRETCHEN — Thanks for the update on ARTIST! I bet she preened as well as she could for those doctors:) We all miss her!
Bye!
Mary Ann

By: Tracy B.

Tracy B. — Thu, 14 May 2009 23:45:00 +0000

Tracy — Thank you so much for this video. I am so not crafty, but I do love my candles. I think I might be able to handle this one….
I have a question: I know to stick votives in the freezer to get the wax dregs off the bottom, but am wondering if anyone has any tricks to get the candle remnants off other “less disposable” containers???
Pam — I have 3 boys and was induced with the 3rd and highly recommend it. My dr. was concerned that the baby would come too fast — especially since I needed to cross the Golden Gate Bridge to get to the hospital! Checked in to the hospital at 7:00 a.m. Got my Pitocin and epidural at about 7:30. Pushed about 3 times at 12:25, and my son was born at 12:35. So easy!

By: gretchen

gretchen — Thu, 14 May 2009 23:37:37 +0000

PAM, love, if you have more pics you want posted just email them to me. I’m happy to resize them for you again!!! ALso both my kids were induced….both because my husband had to leave for overseas (again!) and we wanted him here for the births…(DESIREE, more for your book, “If you give a boy a golf club, his wife will have to induce her labors!!” Honey I could soooo help you write that book!!) Anyway, Pam, they both went fine. We used a prostaglandin gel and then the drip. But I will say that I had epidurals for both so I don’t really know how it would be without that. Hope that is helpful info. CELINE, post pics of your party! MARY CLAIRE, have you painted your foyer yet? xoxxo

By: Gretchen

Gretchen — Thu, 14 May 2009 23:19:51 +0000

Hello Durls, My sis ARTIST just called me and she is home and doing well. She is a bit sore, but the surgery was successful and she is so happy that it’s over. She wants me to relay messages to you all from her……She had two very cute doctors..so cute, in fact, that she almost decided to stay….. especially since it was so peaceful and quiet with no phoenix buzzing around creating a fuss. She received THE MOST BEAUTIFUL floral arrangement from some of you and it truly warmed her heart. xoxoxo SANDI, she says you went with her into surgery …that she thought of you and your recent prayer as she was being rolled in… xoxo to you. And CAMEO…she hopes you are resting up tonight, dear, because she will be back in full force soon… and you haven’t yet dealt with her when she is feeling good!!! I think that covers everything that I’m supposed to report… I was never a very good secretary. If I’ve done a poor job I’m sure she will let me know! She’ll be back blogging this weekend!!!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 14 May 2009 23:07:42 +0000

Oh DURLS!!! What a fantastic FIND shopping day with LADYEM!! She’s busy running her boys around and birthday parties, so I’ll fill you in….I’m sure she’ll check in tomorrow!
I already posted pictures….lotsa great stuff….of course now that TRACY has some new things to reveal tomorrow…..I’ve never been great on the timing thing! We had a ball….
met for coffee, then headed to The Barn, where
there are several stores under one roof……
It was TP HEAVEN….felt like I could have been
in Robyn’s store! Found everything on my list,
and a few more goodies I have to go back and
get when Lynn brings home the truck!! LADYEM
found some fun things too! We packed up the cars and went to a great little place for lunch…..again, SO TRACY…..the decor, etc.
We chickies clucked and cackled something fierce!!! Tons of fun! Can’t wait to go back…we didn’t even get to the second floor!
CAMEO….if you have the chance and Demi agrees….GO FOR IT!! If we hadn’t bought this place, we were going to cash in everything, buy the big custom bus and hit the
highways of America!! Every stop would have been a field trip for Andrew! Jr. High was VERY
rough for me….I can relate…Kisses to Demi!
It’s about 7 1/2 mil. less than Nantucket too!!!!xoxo No time to get candle supplies today…perhaps tomorrow. The sun is out and
the wind has died down finally! It’s a gorgeous evening…..ARTIST!!! You did it durl!
I’m so happy to hear a good report from GRETCHEN….thank you for that!!! Get a lot of
rest….and revved up for Miss Kitty CAMEO…..
she’s packin’ heat darling….get back here and
let the shootin’ match begin!!! xo Love to all!

By: LeMarais

LeMarais — Thu, 14 May 2009 20:34:42 +0000

Thanks for showing us the candle-making process! I never made my own but always wanted to. I also agree that soy candles are great. I love them most with a clean cotton scent. Another idea- would also love to see you make soap . That would be another cool project. Thanks again, I always look forward to the videos.

By: Celine

Celine — Thu, 14 May 2009 20:33:14 +0000

Tracy I love love this craft! Never done before but I will soon… I am very interested with “Naturally” scented candles only… or the very expensive “Artisan Parfumeur”, ou “Dyptique” ( When I had money) I am sure Tracy you know those Parisian Candles/ perfum makers! Their scents are so exquisite and unique!

TRACY you always want us to live and enjoy mother nature… Hey hey we going on a camping Trip to Sequoia Park CA this week end with the Twins… it is going to be so much fun…S’mores are on!!!!

CAMEO, I live in Southern California between San Diego and LA so a little bit far from Carmel… that I love! No baking these days I just completed last week end by Best Friend 50’s Surprise B’day for 50 people it went very well and I received a lot of compliments I hope I will post some pictures soon on TP community pictures!

SANDI i can’t Believe you are living ten minute Aaway from this little, beautiful calm water beach! I love it I saw the picture too!

Hope ARTIST is doing well all my prayers and love to her.

By: Sandi

Sandi — Thu, 14 May 2009 19:33:12 +0000

I am so glad that my ‘Calm Water’ beach shot that I shared on the Community brought you a smile. And yes DAWN, that is “My” beach. It is a ten minute walk from our house, and it is little… and BEAUTIFUL… I am always taking photos of it, as it brings me calm as well. I will share more shots in the Community over time…~*~*~*~Sandi

By: Sandi

Sandi — Thu, 14 May 2009 19:26:52 +0000

Loved the candlemaking, TRACY ~ (Thanks for making it simple)…When I was in High School I used to make candles… and dipped them… using paraffin wax and broken crayons (for color!), with cotton wicks sold on a spool…loved it, and gave many away as gifts too. Have not made a candles in ALOOOOOONG time, but this may just bring me back!
REBECCA! A little too soon for lilacs here…still chilly by the sea, slowly but surely the tiny buds on the trees are finding their ‘way’ into tiny leaves, and I am SO happy!
ARTIST~ Our prayers and love surround you. I pray that your surgery went well, and that you will heal gently. Take this quiet time for yourself, and please do not push yourself too soon. Sending calm waters your way.~*~*~*Sandi