DIY Pumpkin With Floating Candles

Looking for a quick and thrifty Fall craft project? This DIY pumpkin with floating candles is an easy and inexpensive way to spice up your indoor our outdoor spaces this fall.

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DIY Pumpkin With Floating Candles

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> A faux crafting pumpkin > Sharpie > Utility knife or kitchen knife > Candles or battery operated votives for safety > Floating glass tealight holders > Leaves

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First use a sharpie or pencil to draw a line around the top of your pumpkin.

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Next, use a utility knife or any serrated kitchen knife to cut the top to create a removeable lid.

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Then, add your water…

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And finally, add your votives to the glass holders and sprinkle in some Fall leaves from your yard!

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Isn’t this just the cutest little DIY ever? I was so excited to style it on our porch!

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Click below for the full article on everything you need to know about how to create your own DIY Pumpkin with Floating Candles.

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DIY Pumpkin With Floating Candles

Looking for a quick and thrifty Fall craft project? This DIY pumpkin with floating candles is an easy and inexpensive way to spice up your indoor our outdoor spaces this fall.

DIY Pumpkin With Floating Candles

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> A faux crafting pumpkin > Sharpie > Utility knife or kitchen knife > Candles or battery operated votives for safety > Floating glass tealight holders > Leaves

Supplies Needed

First use a sharpie or pencil to draw a line around the top of your pumpkin.

Next, use a utility knife or any serrated kitchen knife to cut the top to create a removeable lid.

Then, add your water…

And finally, add your votives to the glass holders and sprinkle in some Fall leaves from your yard!

Isn’t this just the cutest little DIY ever? I was so excited to style it on our porch!

Click below for the full article on everything you need to know about how to create your own DIY Pumpkin with Floating Candles.

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