This is what I did using some of my remaining flowers from my cornucopia project, I still have some left over!
- I purchased this pumpkin from Walmart for about five dollars.
- The first thing I did was remove the stem. I just pulled it right out.
- Next I placed the candle on top of the pumpkin and traced around the outside with a pencil. I liked the bigger candle best, but you could use whatever you prefer. With that done, I placed the candle aside and using a knife I cut around my pencil tracing.
- Next I took a large spoon from my flatware and began scooping out the Styrofoam. Just as you would do on a real pumpkin. I scooped out the amount I needed to push my candle down to the depth I wanted it. This part is completely up to you, but mine was about 2" or so.
- Once that was done I simply pushed the candle into the pumpkin and made sure it was even all around.
- Finally I took my thrift store flowers and placed them into the very small crevice between the pumpkin and candle. Play with the flowers and place them however you like!
- This is my centerpiece, but it would also make a great present if your going to be at someone else's home for Thanksgiving.
The kids will have a blast helping you too. Fortunately for everyone, most of these items have already been marked down! Remember to never leave a candle lit and unattended.
By Mistie from Baton Rouge, LA
