Welcome to Courtney's Country Cottage! You will find many decorative grubby candles within my blog as well as other creations such as Scented Melts, salt dough gingerbread men, dried orange slices and many other items.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

This is the Candle down below its just not lit up! Thanks for looking!
grubby Valentine Heart Battery Operated candle...It takes 3 AAA batteries...NOT INCLUDED! They are hand made...and Scented in Hyacinth The Candle is Cream that I have grubbed up by putting cinnamon in the wax...The Candle stands 5in tall...The Heart is a rusty heart...The candle will look great in any prim home! My candles are all hand made...No two are the same...When lit it has the most beautiful glow...~The Candle will come packaged in a cello bag and the rose hips and Acorns are included! Click HERE to view at my Ebay auction! Thanks for looking!
Grubby Valentine Battery Operated candle...I hand rolled it...It smells wonderful! Love Spell by Victoria Secret! The Candle is Pink and stands 5in tall...White glitter is sprinkled everywhere. I have hand cut out the heart so no two are the same! When lit it has the most beautiful glow...~The Candle will come packaged in a cello bag and the potpourri is included! Click Here to view it in my Ebay Auction!

Thursday, December 23, 2010














This adorable bar of soap weighs 4 oz and was hand made by me...The scent is a fun and flirty scent by Paris Hilton...~FAIRY DUST~Fresh lemon peel creates a sparkling accent for the sunny fruit accord that opens this fragrance. A rich fruity floral signature balances night blooming jasmine with fresh cassis, while hints of ozone create a shimmering effect. Complex musk tones intertwine with rare woods and a hint of vanilla at the base of the scent). The soap is pink and has very fine glitter in it for a glittery glow on the skin!...It is wrapped in a red and cream paper and tied with raffia...The soap will arrive in a cello bag and tied with a homespun ribbon! Weather you leave this soap out for decoration or use it you will be satisfied! You can check this item out by clicking HERE! Thanks for taking a peek at my BLOG!
They are hand made...and Scented in Can Can by Paris Hilton(The Fragrance has Fresh mandarin balances with hints of apple peel to open this feminine fragrance. Jasmine, violet and lily form a floral accord that balances with woodland fern and hints of berry at the heart of this scent. A sensual blend of cashmere musk, golden amber and vanilla bean creates a romantsweetness that surrounds the floralcy) The Candle stands 5in tall and has red glitter sprinkled everywhere. I have hand cut out the heart so no two are the same! When lit it has the most beautiful glow...You can check this item out in my Ebay store! Click HERE

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

~Mistletoe Magic Holiday Craft & Bake Sale~

Start your holiday shopping here...5 new crafter's Jewelry, Plarn Bags, Purses, Electric Candles, Grubby Snowmen Candles, Ornaments, Soy Wax Melts Scents for the Season, Vintage Picture Frames, Primitive Decor, Whimsical Dolls, Non Traditional Raggedy Ann's and Much Much More!
~Yummy Treats~

Located in Harvard Illinois 603 Meadow Lane
Airport Road Subdivision on the right!
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Thursday, November 4, 2010

~Dried Orange Lighted Ornament~ I Sliced the Oranges in half and made Orange juice...Scrapped the excess pulp out and Dried the Orange for 3 hours...I have put a black wire through for easy hanging...There is a Jute rope Bow on the side. There is a battery operated candle in the orange...For a warm glow on the tree...The battery operated candle was dipped in beeswax and sprinkled with cinnamon. I do have three more of these Orange Ornaments...If you would like to view this in my Ebay Auction click HERE thanks for taking a peek at my auction

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

~The Cutest Buzz Light Year~ This is my son Brody...He is 2 1/2 years old and this was his first year actually Trick Or Treating...We had the best time Trick ~or~ Treating...I actually thought it was going to be extremely hard, but he was such a good and brave little boy! His dad stayed home and passed out candy while him and I went around to the houses in the neighborhood...What a good Halloween we had. I can't for the many years to come!




Josh and I a couple of years ago...Before we had our son Brody. I can't forget the best DOG ever...Chase!
~Country Christmas Soap Dispenser~ I got the Jar from a resale shop and the Dispenser from a Soft Soap bottle that was empty...I drilled a whole in the top of it glued the lid to the ring....for easy opening. It has been tied with a red and green plaid bow and a rusty snowflake. It stands about 5 inches tall without the pump. Great addition for the holidays. Click HERE to view it in my Ebay auction. Thanks for taking a peek at my blog!

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Yummy ~SOY MELTS~ Fresh Baked Pie Crust...1/2lb...I just started making soy tarts, but the few Scents that I have used these are my all time FAVORITE! When company comes over they always ask if I'm baking...These soy tarts are so great one goes along way...one of these tarts will last for 1 week or longer...I light mine everyday! You just place a tea light under your pot place only 1 you don't want spilling....And Enjoy...You can click HERE to view them in my Ebay auction...Thanks for taking a peek at my Blog!
He is the best Candy Cane Holder Yet! He is a re used can...I have been going green and saving all of my cans...He is painted in cream and grubbed up with brown paint...I have hand painted his face and gave him a homespun ribbon around his neck...click HERE to check him out on my Ebay auction! Thanks for taking the time to check out my blog!
Salt Dough Gingerbread...What a cute addition to a primitive Christmas...my son and I made him together...I painted him and sprayed him with sealer and sprinkled with cinnamon and spices...Smells just like a gingerbread...he has two little black dots for eyes and blushed cheeks...he has coffee beans for buttons and a homespun scarf. The hanger is a heavy duty string and is tea stained...you can click HERE to view him and other things as well! Thanks for taking a peek at my Blog!

Sunday, October 31, 2010


Silicone Bulb...That I hand dipped and sprinkled with glitter...this bulb is 5 watts and gives a warm red glow. The bulb has been tested and will not burn...Perfect for the holidays. You can view this Silicone Bulb on my Ebay site by clicking HERE Thanks for looking!
Beeswax Grubby Taper stands 6 inches tall and it's warm glow would go great with any home decor...I have hand dipped this candle numerous times in Beeswax and Spices for that grunge look...700 hours with two ~AA~ Batteries....and is easy to install you simply twist the bottom of the candle and place the batteries in...Candle holder is not sold with this item...Thanks for taking a peek at my blog...Click HERE to take a peek at my Ebay Auction.
Primitive ~Annie~ My mom (Kats Country Prims) helped me out with this Annie...She sewed the Body and Head, But I did everything else...The eyes are hand stitched and so is the doily around her neck...Her nose is painted and has a cute cheese cloth bow on the side of her head...the doily was grubbed with tea, coffee and spices..she is 11 inches wide and is great for a shelf or on the couch...she would make a great gift for a primitive friend! You can check her out on my Ebay listing by clicking HERE Thanks for taking a peek at my blog!

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

3 Pc. Set candy cane votives

This is a 3 piece set of candy cane votive candles. They are scented in peppermint, grunged with cinnamon, and their wicks are tied with green and cream homespun check fabric. They stand approximately 2.5" tall not including the wick. They are almost too cute to burn...but if you must...PLEASE REMOVE the fabric ties...LOL!! And trim the wick.

To view this listing on ebay....click HERE.

Thanks for taking a peek at my blog.

Battery Operated Snowman Candle

This grubby guy is actually a Battery Operated candle that I have altered and made grubby. He takes 3 AAA batteries...NOT INCLUDED! He is hand made...and Scented with Jack Frost. He stands 5in tall and has a red and cream Homespun check Scarf wrapped around his neck. He will view all holiday festivities with his Black Button eyes. I have given him a wax candy corn for a nose!

This guy is Wonderful for the Holiday's with children running about because you don't have to worry about any flame!

To view this listing on ebay...click HERE.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Santa's Stockings

These old hunting socks may not appear to be grungy in this photo....but they are! They are stained with a blend of coffee and tea. I have added rusty bells to give them some jingle...a green and cream homespun plaid which I have hand stitched to the heel. These stockings have no hanger on them. I envision them being hung by clothespins. I have attached a stained prim tag which reads...SANTA'S STOCKINGS.

To view this listing on ebay click HERE.

Thanks for taking a peek.
Here is another grubby snowman candle that I just listed on ebay. He is made from paraffin wax and made to look just like a lumpy bumpy snowman in the yard. He is sprinkled with cinnamon and smells of Maple Butter scent. He has coffee bean eyes and grin. He has a cinnamon stick nose. And for extra eye appeal I have given him a green and cream homespun plaid scarf.

For more information on this item...check him out on my Ebay listing by clicking HERE.

Thanks for taking a peek!!

Monday, October 25, 2010

More Snowmen

Yes, another one! But larger! This one was created from a 5lb. coffee tin that I knew I could reuse for something. He has a red and cream homespun scarf tied around his neck and a twisted wire with raffia bow accented on the side.
You could fill this can with candy canes or just hang it from your tree.
There are holes in the back, so you could even place a tea light candle inside and there would be a warm glow from behind him.
I have also listed this guy on ebay. You can view that listing by clicking HERE to go to Ebay.
Thank you for taking a peek at my blog!

Who Doesn't LOVE Snowmen?

This is my first attempt at a blog. I honestly had never heard of such a thing. Until my Mom, Kat from Kats Country Prims, told me I "needed one" to share my creations. So, here I am, blogging. LOL!
And here is one of the items I recently listed on Ebay. These are little reused tin cans! I am going green. I am recycling! They originally held mushrooms or tomato sauce so they are about 2.5" in height. But now, since I have hand painted them, given them a fancy little homespun scarf around their necks, and even added a little rusty jingle bell for extra eye appeal. They are little snowman heads. And they will look great on a Christmas tree as they hang from their twisted wire hangers!

Thanks so much for taking a peek! If you would like to see more of my items, you can click HERE to go to ebay for a better look!