2013 Client gifts : personal

In the fall I threw around a lot of ideas when I was planning what to do for Christmas gifts for my clients.

Last year I did a photo frame, and for awhile thought I wanted to do something again that was 'photo-related.'

Anyways, while I was in the midst of different possibilities, 

my friend Allison mentioned that she was selling candles to benefit her church's Live Animal Christmas Play...

and I thought hmm, there's an option!

After I pondered it some more, I then determined that yes, I did want to go that route,

which turned out to be awesome!

In 2013 I wanted to simplify a lot of things in my life, and this was something that definitely helped accomplish that goal. :)

I really did enjoy making the photo frames for all my clients in 2012, 

but it was a lot more time-consuming with the various steps and crafting that took place.

And personally I think these were just as cute as any photo frame and the process was so fun!

I got to pick out the type of glass jar I wanted, the lid, and the scents!

The ones I picked were: Black Raspberry Vanilla, Pumpkin Creme Brulee, and Vanilla Bean Noel.

Oh goodness--I seriously wish I had a scratch-n-sniff option on the blog here because they smelled so insanely good.

While packaging them up I would repeatedly stop, unscrew a lid, and relish the scent. :P

One of my clients said they weren't sure if they should burn it or eat it..ha!

I would have to agree.

Honestly having a homemade product to give someone means a little bit more than something you just picked up at a store,
plus the fact that these helped support the LACP was a double-win!

Our family went last year, and again this past December..such an incredible, God-honoring production.

The tags I designed and had printed by Acilab..they rock! Love that company. Orange elastic is via etsy..you guys know there had to be something orange on there, right?! :) left: my army of candles ready to go! right: happy little paper bags ready to be delivered in the icy/snowy weather, and I also mailed some out to clients that didn't live close enough for me to drive and deliver them. ^Me, right after picking up the candles and freaking out because I couldn't get over how adorable they were!! Absolutely loved them--thanks so much, Alli. :)
It also warmed my heart to hear that someone had lit their candle right after I delivered it-- I mean, how cozy is that?!

Hope you enjoyed seeing a little behind-the-scenes, and happy friday, friends!!

love,

~H. Elise

p.s. I do have a few extras of these candles..so there may be a giveaway coming sometime soon..

stay tuned! :)

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