Yay and Nay

Yay and Nay - Or Wax Spills and Gift Guides

So… First the nay: I was cleaning out some used tea light holders to re-use them and of course, being the clutz that I am, I spilled some wax on my shirt:

After the necessary cursing I thought I’d use this opportunity to show you all how to get wax out of clothing ;)

First, you let it dry through and through. Than you gently peel off some of the larger pieces, but without straining the fibers. If it doesn’t come off easily, leave it.

Then you take some brown paper (from a bag, for example. But any absorbing kind of paper will do. If your using kitchen paper, make sure you use 2-3 layers on each side). Put one piece under your fabric and one on top.

Take your iron, put it on low or medium (depending on your fabric. I wouldn’t recommend the highest setting even if your fabric can take it.) and gently iron the wax spot through the paper. The paper will absorb the wax, virtually pulling it out of the fabric. Move the brown paper regularly. If you don’t see any wax spot forming on the paper anymore, you’re done!

The wax filled paper:

Et Tadaa: the wax-free shirt!

And now to the Yay!! Part.
I’ve been featured in the Gift Guides on Etsy with my Baby blue Bamboo Scarf!!! *does happy dance*

It might be silly, but that totally made my day.

Isn't it funny how bad things seem so huge and then the get overshadowed by a little ray of sunshine?

(I know, weird wording, but I think you get my drift ;) )

P.S.: Happy Valentine’s Day!