eHow launches Android app: Get the best of eHow on the go.

How To

How to make a Pumpkin Spiced Candle Holder

Contributor
By Amy Madtson
eHow Contributing Writer
(0 Ratings)

Pumpkin spiced candle holders are a great way to decorate for the holidays whether it's Halloween or Thanksgiving and to give your home a wonderful smell that will make any guest feel welcome.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 1 small pumpkin
  • Knife
  • Spoon
  • Apple corer
  • Ground spices (cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and cloves)
  • Whole cloves (optional)
  • Tealight candle
  1. Step 1

    Cut off the top of the pumpkin by carving a wide circle around the top. Remove and set aside the top.

  2. Step 2

    Scoop out the insides of the pumpkin using the spoon.

  3. Step 3

    Punch out round holes all around the pumpkin and the top using the apple corer. You can also use a knife to carve out the holes.

  4. Step 4

    Rub any or all of the spices onto the inside and the top of the pumpkin or push the whole cloves all around the inside and top if desired.

  5. Step 5

    Place the tealight candle inside the pumpkin and light.

  6. Step 6

    Replace the top of the pumpkin and enjoy!

Tips & Warnings
  • Pick various shaped pumpkins and use them as a centerpiece on a table.
Subscribe

Post a Comment

Post a Comment

Related Ads

  • Have you done this? Click here to let us know.
I Did This
Get Free Holidays & Celebrations Newsletters

Copyright © 1999-2009 eHow, Inc. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.   en-US Portions of this page are modifications based on work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License.

Demand Media
eHow_eHow Holidays and Celebrations