A selection of feline votives.

A Selection of New Feline Votives

A selection of feline votives.

A selection of feline votives.

I let my seed lights swag across the photo and it almost looks like there’s a crack in something, but it’s really just an artsy effect.

The last batch I made in May have a few different designs and styles from the ones before and with smaller jars too, and all in summery colors. They all look so nice mixed together with wintry and spring colors from other sets. When I pictured these I really only pictured the art, but I love how the alcohol inks worked out.

Most are etched on the inside with the design adhered on the outside and also have embellishments painted on the outside too. Some have the clear labels and some have the matte finish labels which are frosted on the printed side. I can see that each label works better with different designs, but with the frosted label you can see more detail in some of the designs when the candle isn’t lit. I’m so glad they had these at the closeout sale at my favorite craft supply store or I never would have tried them.

Since we’re not recycling glass anymore I can use those glass jars from condiments and pickles and such for votives, but to be perfectly honest I’d had this idea for so long that I started saving them several years ago, and always did save interesting jars, often using them in the kitchen to store things like beans and pasta. I have no shortage of jars, and each one offers a new opportunity.

I etch them inside or out to diffuse the light from the candle and have either a vinyl label I’ve printed or hand-painting on the outside. Because I’m largely using recycled jars each one is unique and I enjoy fitting the art or image to the shape and size of the jar. To some of them I add an extra finish with alcohol inks in areas where a label won’t cover easily.

All the votives are $15 each including shipping (or $10 if you’re local and can pick up) and include an LED candle.


And a special discount

As with most smaller items I offer a discount when you purchase two or more. Votives are $15.00 each but you can purchase two for $25.00, a $5.00 discount. Use the coupon code 2VOTIVES25 in your shopping cart when you check out.


Below is a sampling of what’s in stock and each photo is linked to the page for that votive. You can find these and other votives featuring cats, butterflies, flowers, nature and wildlife on the Votives page in my Handmade Gifts Gallery.

Peaches and Peonies Feline Votive

Peaches and Peonies Feline Votive

Peaches and Peonies Feline Votive

This glass votive is etched by hand and finished with a clear frosted label I printed of my painting “Peaches and Peonies” with purple alcohol ink embellishment. It’s made from a repurposed condiment jar 4″ tall x 3″ in diameter and comes with an LED tea light.

22 Cats Feline Votive

22 Cats Feline Votive

22 Cats Feline Votive

This glass votive is etched by hand and finished with a clear frosted label I printed of my a pattern I created from portraits called “22 Cats” with orange alcohol ink embellishment. It’s made from a repurposed condiment jar 5″ tall x 3″ in diameter and comes with an LED tea light.

 

Inscrutable Patterns Feline Votive

Inscrutable Patterns Feline Votive

Inscrutable Patterns Feline Votive

This glass votive is etched by hand and finished with a clear frosted label I printed of a colorful pattern I created from my ink sketch “Inscrutable”. It’s made from a repurposed condiment jar 5″ tall x 2.75″ in diameter and comes with an LED tea light.


The votives below are from the last batch I made and are still available.

Colorful Kitties Feline Votive

Colorful Kitties votive.

Colorful Kitties votive.

Sophie Keeps an Eye on Things Feline Votive

Sophie Keeps an Eye on Things Votive

Sophie Keeps an Eye on Things Votive

Bella! in Blue

The pink Bella! votive is no longer available but I still have Bella! in blue. I’ll make another one if I get another jar like this one. (Better go buy some olives.)

Impressionist Cats Feline Votive

This glass votive is etched by hand and finished with a clear label I printed including four paintings in an Impressionist style. It’s made from a repurposed condiment jar 3.5″ tall x 3″ wide and comes with an LED tea light. Price includes shipping.

Impressionist Cats Feline Votive

Impressionist Cats Feline Votive

I etched the inside of the vase to better diffuse the light from the candle, then printed the design of four individual paintings on a purchased clear vinyl label and burnished it onto the vase. The curved glass areas are painted with orange permanent alcohol ink.

Click here to read more and purchase.

 

Cats After van Gogh Feline Votive

This glass votive is etched by hand and finished with a clear label I printed including four paintings in style in homage to van Gogh. It’s made from a repurposed condiment jar 3.5″ tall x 3″ wide and comes with an LED tea light. Price includes shipping.

Cats After van Gogh Feline Votive

Cats After van Gogh Feline Votive

 

My Cats in the Sun Cats Feline Votive

My Cats in the Sun Feline Votive

My Cats in the Sun Feline Votive

This glass votive is etched by hand and finished with a clear label I printed including the four paintings from my set “My Cats in the Sun”. It’s made from a repurposed glass jelly jar 3.5″ tall x 2.25″ wide and comes with an LED tea light. Price includes shipping.

I etched the inside of the vase to better diffuse the light from the candle, then printed the design of four individual paintings on a purchased clear vinyl label and burnished it onto the vase. The curved glass areas are painted with green permanent alcohol ink.

The Daily Chase Feline Votive

"The Daily Chase" votive.

“The Daily Chase” votive.

Stained Glass Cats Feline Votive


ALL VOTIVES

Find these and other votives featuring cats, butterflies, flowers, nature and wildlife in my Handmade Gifts Gallery or search “votives”.

And in many cases you can also find other products with the same design: a card, tote, print, keepsake, for instance, which makes for a nice gift set.

Other items with the same art or design To find all items on this site with the same art or design, use the search box for the name of the artwork and you'll find all that's available.

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