Pumpkin Candles

October 15, 2010 25 Comments

Remember my Pottery Barn Decor post? Well I had found these pumpkin candles from PB that I absolutely adored. Being the frugalista that I am, I decided not to order them but rather make a knock off out of real pumpkins.   

What I did was simply trace the tea light on each pumpkin, then with a paring knife cut out the hole. The whole process of cutting and cleaning out the pumpkins took maybe 10 mins. 

I realize these won’t last very long but when these cute little pumpkins are 3 for $1, I’ll take that over PB’s price any day! 

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25 comments on “Pumpkin Candles”

1. La on October 15, 2010 at 11:56 am said:

   They are beautiful and will fabulous as a dining room centerpiece. Way to go! La

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2. oops! on October 15, 2010 at 12:54 pm said:

   I happened on you blog and so glad I did, I have these small pumpkins out of my garden! I am going to try this! Thanks!

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3. Flipfloppingmamma on October 15, 2010 at 6:45 pm said:

   too cute! love em! Found your blog last week and have been coming back everyday since. :)

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4. Amy @ Positively Splendid on October 16, 2010 at 12:25 am said:

   I absolutely love this idea! I love finding new ways to use those little pumpkins. :)

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5. Alison on October 16, 2010 at 12:26 am said:

   WOW! This is totally amazing. What a fun decor idea, table centerpiece, etc! You amaze me! Thanks for sharing, and have a great weekend!

   ~Alison

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6. Madigan at madiganmade on October 16, 2010 at 1:39 am said:

   They might not last long, but they are so lovely right now! Great idea.

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7. pk @ Room Remix on October 16, 2010 at 3:37 am said:

   Even if they don't last long it will be worth it. They're adorable!

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8. Courtney {a thoughtful place} on October 16, 2010 at 4:01 am said:

   Come on! How have I never thought of that. You are a genius. I love how cute that will look running down a table. Thanks for the inspiration!

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9. Keep Calm and Decorate on October 16, 2010 at 1:01 pm said:

   What a fabulous idea! I love absolutely love it.

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10. Aliesha & Tad on October 16, 2010 at 2:02 pm said:

    These are just gorgeous!

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11. Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and Dreaming on October 17, 2010 at 2:15 am said:

    Love these! Fabulous idea and great price too! Hope you are enjoying your weekend! ~ Stephanie Lynn

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12. Heidi Wendland on October 17, 2010 at 4:34 am said:

    They will last longer if you rub vasaline on the cut insides. it keeps moisture in and the nasties from growing.

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13. Amanda on October 17, 2010 at 4:44 am said:

    I can't wait to do this for Thanksgiving this year…what a brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing.

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14. Leslie on October 17, 2010 at 1:13 pm said:

    very pretty. I think I will have to do these for my thanksgiving setting this year.
    Have a great sunday

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15. Petie@inspirednesting.com on October 17, 2010 at 7:24 pm said:

    Great idea…tks for sharing. Perfect on a tablescape!

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16. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. on October 18, 2010 at 2:46 am said:

    very cute!

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17. Lauren @ 31diy on October 18, 2010 at 9:05 am said:

    What a great idea! They turned out so cute! I love candles and I love pumpkins, so what gets better than this! :)

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18. smilemonsters on October 18, 2010 at 3:51 pm said:

    Those are soooo great!

    Jo
    http://smilemonsters.blogspot.com

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19. Heather on October 18, 2010 at 6:31 pm said:

    What a cute idea I love them! Come link up to my party memakingdo.blogspot.com

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20. olliebelle20 on October 20, 2010 at 5:32 am said:

    I am showing this off on Random Crafty Georgia Girl. Stop by for a featured button.
    -Cate from Random Crafty Georgia Girl
    http://olliebelle20.blogspot.com

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21. Mandy [Mandy's Yellow Corner] on October 20, 2010 at 4:03 pm said:

    These are SOOO cute! I featured them on my blog today: http://mandysyellowcorner.blogspot.com/2010/10/favorites-week-5.html

    Thanks for sharing! :]

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22. Tiff @ SuperMama101 on October 20, 2010 at 8:21 pm said:

    Wow! Love these! They look so elegant..

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23. Allie on October 23, 2010 at 4:22 pm said:

    These are beautiful! I love them!
    Thanks for linking up to Making It With Allie.
    I can't wait to see what you have next week!
    AllieMakes.Blogspot.com

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24. Stephanie at Thrifty Ideals on October 26, 2010 at 5:29 pm said:

    I really love those pumpkin candle holders! What a simple idea but I would have NEVER thought of it! Thanks for sharing!

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25. Leslie on October 27, 2010 at 3:36 pm said:

    I featured these today over at Hoo's got talent! Thanks for linking up!

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