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.

Monday, January 31, 2011

Up for your consideration is a Primitive Battery Operated Clover Candle...It takes 3AAA Batteries (NOT INCLUDED). I hand rolled this candle in Green wax...I hand drew the clover, so no two are the same...I have sprinkled green glitter all over it...The Candle will come packaged in a cello bag tied with matching ribbon... Click HERE to view in my Ebay shop!

Thursday, January 27, 2011

~Re~Used Cans~

Re~Used Cans....What a great way to help the environment and enjoy the scent of a 100% soy wax candle...The one on the right is Carrot Cake and the other is Granny's Kitchen...I have a very large variety of scents that I can do these in as well...The cans were grubbed by using a special blend of spices to create this Prim look! I have tied a red and cream ribbon around them and placed a rusty bell in the center. When burning keep away children and your furry friends! Thanks for taking a peek at my blog and hope you stop bye again♥
~HAND MADE SOAP~
4oz Bars are hand made by me...There scent is wonderful too! ! ! I actually made these for my boyfriends mom...she is going to be giving them as a birthday present to when of her friends...I have tied them with a homespun bow to give it more of a country/primitive flare...These soaps were done in First Kiss. They are perfect for gifts or if you just want to pamper yourself. Thanks for taking a peek at my blog...Come again♥

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

~Primitive Black wick less Bunt Cake~ This is made from a blend of waxes and scented in Grandma's Kitchen...I have tied it with tea stained cheese cloth...it was grubbed up by using a special blend of spices...The Pip Ring is black and cream and has small rusty stars on it. You can view this item in my Ebay auction by clicking HERE
Primitive Clover Candle...This is something new that I am doing...It's a candle inside of a candle. Meaning there is no wick...You simply place a tea light candle in it and enjoy the beautiful glow of this candle. I have hand poured, rolled and cut out the clover...so no two are the same. I have sprinkled green glitter all over it...The Candle will come packaged in a cello bag tied with matching ribbon...You can click HERE to view this item in my Ebay auction! Thanks for taking a peek at my blog!
Primitive St.Patty's Day Candle...Same colors as the Flag Green, White and Orange...The Candle is hand made by me...I Do Not use a mold for this candle...The colors were hand dipped. This Candle will look great in any prim home for the season...The candle will come packaged in a cello bag and tied with a matching ribbon...You can view this in my Ebay auction by clicking HERE! Thanks for taking a peek at my blog!

Monday, January 10, 2011

Primitive Electric Candle Stick...I Tied a red and cream homespun ribbon around the neck of the candle...Placed a rusty star in the middle with hot glue and added some cute matching Pip berries. This Electric Candle stands 7 in tall and would make a cute addition to any prim or country home...the auction includes the silicone bulb, but does not include the pillow in the background...The silicone bulb was hand dipped by me and tested as well...Thanks for taking a peek at my blog! You can click HERE to view it on Ebay!

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!
Pasquenelli

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!