Pumpkin Topiary Candlesticks
Designed
by Pattie Donham
Supplies:
Miniature Pumpkins
5 Inch Wooden Disks
Krylon® Black Spray Paint
3/8 Inch Dowel Rods (for topiaries)
5/8 Inch Dowel Rods (for torches)
3/8 Inch Wood Bit and Drill
Craft Glue
Craft Knife
Tea Lights
Marker
Optional: Decorative Urn, Spanish Moss, Fall Leaves
Pattie’s
Pointer: You could use green apples the same way for a lovely
Spring patio party, or use bright red apples for an
adorable addition to a Summer picnic!
Steps:
1. Drill through the center of 5 pumpkins with 3/8 inch
drill bit. Lay aside.
2. Drill 3/8 inch hole in center of wooden disk, almost
through.
3. Stack pumpkins and measure height, minus 1 inch.
Cut dowel rod to measure. Place dowel into wooden disk,
gluing to hold. Let dry.
4. In a well ventilated and covered area, spray paint the
wooden pumpkin holder. Let dry.
5. Stack pumpkins onto wooden holder, graduating the
sizes.
6. Take the top pumpkin off, and trace around a tea light
on top of the pumpkin. Carve out the top of the pumpkin
and insert tea light. Place back on top of the topiary.
7. Tie raffia around base. Option: Place on top of an
urn with spanish moss and leaves for a decorative
accent.
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