Hi Everyone! I can’t believe we are almost halfway through October already! This fall is flying by so fast! It’s been a wonderful one so far, I’m always so happy when this time of year finally comes around again. I wanted to share a fun fall-inspired idea with you today! I made these Pumpkin Candle Holders using some of the pumpkins I got at the Amish pumpkin farm that I told you about a couple of days ago (read about it HERE) and wanted to share a tutorial with you today. They are very easy to make and you only need a couple of things to make them, but they make for beautiful fall decorations that you could put on your coffee or dinner table or add to your Thanksgiving table! Here is how you can make your own…
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PUMPKIN CANDLE HOLDER TUTORIAL
YOU WILL NEED
Pumpkins (real or plastic)
Flowers (real or silk)
Hot glue gun & Scissors
Knife and Spoon
Taper Candles
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DIRECTIONS
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1. First, make sure your pumpkin is clean on the outside, if not, just wipe it with a damp paper towel, you don’t want to get it too wet. Then, break off the stalk, and using a small sharp knife (be careful!), cut out a hole around where the stalk was, making sure it’s slightly bigger than the candle that you are planning on using (make sure you don’t cut the hole too big or too small). Once you’ve cut the hole, take out all the seeds out of the pumpkin using a spoon and discard them.
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2. Next, gather all your supplies. You will need a hot glue gun, a taper candle and some different flowers and embellishments. I used silk flowers because I wanted the candle holders to last as long as possible, but you can definitely use fresh flowers if you prefer those.
3. Then, using your hot glue gun, begin arranging and attaching the decorations around the outside of the opening you cut into the pumpkin.
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4. Continue attaching the decorations to the pumpkin using hot glue, making an even ring of flowers around the opening. Make sure you don’t try to glue the flowers onto the inside of the pumpkin as they won’t stick because of the moisture in the pumpkin.
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5. Once you’ve used all your decorations, simply insert the candle into the pumpkin. Use more hot glue around the edges if needed, to secure the candle, but if the hole is cut carefully, you shouldn’t need any.
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Happy Crafting, Everyone!
These are so pretty! Tiny pumpkins are so hard to come buy here!
xoxo
Stacey
Five Minute Style
Thanks, Stacey! You can always use little plastic pumpkins if you can find those, that would work too! Hope you have a good week! 🙂
These are so beautiful!!!! The white pumpkins, the flowers you used, the candle stick color, everything came together so perfectly. I cannot not Pin this. Fantastic work!
Thanks so much, Amy!
These are so pretty… Can’t wait to try! So glad I came across your blog. Newest follower 😉
-Alexis
http://www.lightsoutloo.blogspot.com
Thanks so much, Alexis!
LOVE this! I cannot wait ti make them with my daughter this weekend! thank you for sharing
Thanks so much, Heather!
What a great idea!! Even I could do this 🙂 I’ll be sharing this on FB, Twitter and Pinterest today.
Thank you so much!! 🙂
Very cute. I love the subtle fall colors.
Thanks so much, Candy!
These are gorgeous. Love this idea and thanks so much for the tutorial. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
Thanks so much, Marty!
These are beautiful!! They would be the perfect addition for a dinner party this time of the year, or even better for Thanksgiving 😉 Thanks for sharing at our All Things Thursday blog hop!!
Fotini
Thank you so much!
Such beautiful candle holders. Thanks for sharing with us how you did it. Stopping by from the Weekend re-Treat to say HEY! <3 Kim
Thank you so much!
Beautiful ! Love the pumpkin against that orange flowers !
best,
marlin
Thanks so much, Marlin!
Are they strong enough to stand up by them selves ? and you can buy these pumpkins at Michaels. OR hobby lobby too. And you can paint them.
Yes, they are strong enough to stand up by themselves (I used real pumpkins, if you use fake pumpkins you may need to weigh them down with something). And make sure that the hole you cut to insert the candle in isn’t too big so the candle doesn’t move around.
As soon as I saw the picture at Mopping the Floor of your candle holder I HAD to come visit, because I’ve of course seen the pumpkins or apples used, but never with flowers or other decor. What a brilliant, beautiful idea!! I’m going to pin this so when (not if) 🙂 I copy this I can give credit where credit is due! ~Zuni
Thank you so much for the sweet comment! 🙂 I hope you have fun making these! Happy Fall! 🙂
soooo sweet & cute! pinned!
Thank you so much!
†hese are so gorgeous!!!! picture perfect! thanks for sharing with us : ) hugs…
Thanks so much, Andrea!
Your pumpkin candle holders are precious. Love them. I joined your blog as a follower today. I love these blog parties! ….. Candy
Thanks so much for the sweet comment, Candy! 🙂
I love this idea! Great idea!
Thanks so much, Jodi!
These are so lovely! What a great idea! Jennifer
Thanks so much, Jennifer!
Adorable! I just visited your pumpkin centerpiece, too– what a perfect pair! Thanks so much for sharing at Get Your DIY On!
~Abby =)
How adorable! I’m just after buying my first home and i’m really into DIY items. I’m definitely going to try and make these candle stands I love anything DIY as they are so original!
Glad you liked these, Rachel! I’m gonna make some more next fall again, I love decorating with them! Hope you enjoy your first home! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
These are some genius ideas. I am going to get some supplies and my wife and I are going to sit in the kitchen for date night and make these homemade candle holders. What are some of the better scented candles to get? What is everyone’s favorite scent?
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Thanks! Hope you have fun making these! I usually use scent-free candles for this, but you can use whatever fall scent you like, or whatever your favorite scent is! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
I really like these candle holders. They are so festive for fall and I’m really excited to make them. My daughters wedding is this month and I need a center piece for the luncheon. I think these look easy enough to do and I think she will like them too. http://www.giftworldshowcase.com/default.asp?dept_id=45010
Hi Maria!
I’m an editor over at Woman’s World Magazine, and we’re interested in featuring this tutorial in one of our upcoming Thanksgiving issues! If you’re interested, shoot me an email at [email protected].
Thanks!
Emma
Thanks for the message, Emma, I sent you an email!
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