Collect the things listed to get started on your Mini Pumpkin Candleholders.
- 3" to 4" mini pumpkins in the colors of your choice
- Candle tapers about 10" to 14" tall, in fall colors
- A sharp knife to cut the hole in the pumpkins
- Ribbon, raffia, or floral picks to decorate the candleholders
Here's how to put together these simple fall table decorations.
- Cover your work table or counter with plastic or an old sheet.
- Cut out the stem from the top of the mini-pumpkins, creating a hole the same size as your candles.
- Pull out the stem part from the top of the pumpkin and disgard.
- Insert a candle taper into the hole you've cut in the top of the pumpkin.
Now you're ready to decorate the candleholders!
- Cut a length of several pieces of raffia about 12" long and tie around the base of the candle.
- Tie a colorful (or black for Halloween!) ribbon around the base of the candle.
- Insert small stems of seasonal flowers or leaves around the base of the candle.
- Tuck short picks of fruits or berries around the base of the candle.
A few tips to keep in mind:
- Always place the mini-pumpkin candleholder on a small plate or piece of plastic on the table so it does not leave a ring on the wood.
- You'll need a very sharp knife with a point to cut into the top of the mini-pumpkin. They can be very hard. Be careful, and always cut away from your body.
- If you cannot cut into the mini-pumpkin, let it sit out a couple of days. They tend to soften a bit.
- You can easily insert place cards by cutting a straight slit across the top of the pumpkin.
