{Craft: Teacup Candles}

I just love this adorable craft from Martha Stewart. Antique teacups that have lost their saucers still make sweet gifts when fitted with candles. Try this at your next bridal shower or they even make a great gift for a Mother's Day brunch.

Tools and Materials
Nested pans
Partially burned candles
Candy or candle thermometer
Tongs
New wicking
Teacups
Wick sustainers
Wooden skewers

Teacup Lights How-To
1. In a small pan set over a larger pan of simmering water, melt down old candles; clip the thermometer to the upper pot, and keep temperature at about 185 degrees. Remove old wicks with tongs.